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Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath
1038 square feet
3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Twin Room
394 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Style Room 8 tatami
394 square feet
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Japanese Style Room 10 tatami
449 square feet
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath
449 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath
560 square feet
3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath
684 square feet
4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Japanese-Western Style Room
661 square feet
3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel near Lake Biwa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Biwako Hanakaido, you'll be centrally located in Otsu, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including hot springs and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Ramupu, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from May 7 2024 to July 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Hot springs

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Biwako Hanakaido features hot springs and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hot springs hotel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Biwako Hanakaido is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Biwako Hanakaido offers 43 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Bidet
  • Shower only
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet

Where to Eat

Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Ramupu - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine.

Biwa Roman - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hot springs on site

Spa Services

Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Room rates do not include extra bedding or half board meals for children age 1-5. Meal surcharges apply.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. Contactless check-in is available.

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Biwako Hanakaido
  • Biwako Hanakaido Hotel
  • Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu
  • Biwako Hanakaido Otsu
  • Biwako Hanakaido Otsu
  • Biwako Hanakaido Hotel
  • Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Contactless check-in is available.

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