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Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
538 square feet
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
344 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
237 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Biwasumire Japanese Room Partial Lake View - Non-Smoking
366 square feet
5 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
538 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds 3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable spa ryokan near Saikyoji Temple

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei in Otsu, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Shozuiji Temple. This spa ryokan is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ukimido and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Enryakuji Temple.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

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

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the ryokan include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly ryokan also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Biwako Ryokusuitei is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Karaoke
  • Japanese garden
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 43
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 109
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Garden
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Down comforter
  • TV size: 50
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Smart TV
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Number of beds 7
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Child-size slippers
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Biwako Ryokusuitei has a restaurant on site.

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Indoor public bath (no mineral springs)
  • Outdoor public bath (no mineral springs)
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Facial treatments
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • 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 on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 20

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not 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, debit cards, and cash

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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

UnionPay

Staff temperature checks are 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

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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 buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

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

Hotel Names

  • Biwako Ryokusuitei
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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.

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