Biwako Grand Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Biwako Grand Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a corner/local shop. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is S$254
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

View all photos for kyooumi with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television on the right.

kyooumi with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a TV, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

Ogoto, a neighbourhood in Otsu, is home to Biwako Grand Hotel. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to explore Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Lake Biwa and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Otsu travel guide
Map
6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a waterfront and a large fireworks display.
    Lake Biwa
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with a reflection in the water, a red bridge, and surrounding greenery.
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
    Kiyomizu Temple
    27 min drive - 22.2 km
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    32 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Ogoto Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station
    17 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • 麺屋スリル
    4 min drive
  • おごと食堂
    4 min walk
  • 麺屋昊鶏
    3 min drive
  • Argo アルゴー
    4 min drive
  • 麺屋 EDITION 雄琴店
    11 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

  • Ryokan near Lake Biwa
  • Located close to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Biwako Grand Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a corner/local shop. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this ryokan include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Free train station pick-up, bike hire and hot springs on-site
    • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 182 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biwako Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Grand Hotel?

As of 12 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Grand Hotel on 10 Dec, 2026 start from S$254, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Biwako Grand Hotel located?

Located in Ogoto, this ryokan is steps from Lake Biwa and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Kawaramachi Street are also within 16 mi (25 km). Ogotoonsen station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Biwako Grand Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Huge rooms Good staff Worth it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was gorgeous, it gave you that really comforting feeling especially after a full day of walking. We booked the private spa due to having tattoos it was magnificent, definitely book the half board the staff for dinner and breakfast were amazing! I absolutely loved the restaurant ladies they were such welcoming people and loved to feed us. Thank you all for such an amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible stay, food was outstanding! Rooms were magnificent. Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was pleasantly surprised by my stay here, the room and staff were both wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The view is very good. The hot spring is so enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for a ryokan and onsen experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. The views from the onsens are beautiful. The view with the lake and the mountains in the background is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property! The staff were so kind. I lost my glasses off of the balcony and the next day staff searched to find them for me! The onsen on the balcony was so wonderful! A very spacious room with nice amenities. Great view of lake Biwa. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, great location for a secluded stay to clear your head. I recommend taking in the lake view from the onsen to catch a sunset or sunrise. Peaceful place. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel right on the lake, easy to get to, staff were very attentive and curteous, and the private onsen room was spectacular. It was authentic and pristine. Very much enjoyed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms need an upgrade and better internet connection . Staff were nice and helpful ,9/10 for the services provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Hotel's shuttle picked us up at the train station. There's not too much within walking distance. We splurged for the delux room with private onsen. It was fun to have a suite with classic Japanese flair ... bamboo floor mats, sliding panel paper doors, etc. Nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good view, high price value, staff is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was exceptional. Did not use the communal spa because we had a private spa in the room with a beautiful view of the lake. Hotel had a shuttle to the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a nice little hotel. We were the only non-Asians and I think non-Japanese there. It is a Japanese style hotel. So you’re sleeping on futons on the floor. And the room is to Tommy mats. We had a room with our own outdoor bath, which is nice. The place was clean. The staff were very attentive. The service was excellent. They had a buffet breakfast the first couple days which was OK. Mainly Japanese food. But it was good. Not great. We had a set Japanese breakfast our last two days which was interesting. Very different for Western but very tasty. Great service. Really nice presentation.The onsen was outstanding. They have two one is open 24 hours per day. The other is from 3 PM until 11:30 PM. They provide Japanese robes in your room. Of course the folks use these to walk on down to the onsen and we saw a variety of guests eating breakfast in their robes..They have a nice shop in the hotel for drinks and snacks and gifts. Because it was so empty they did not have a lot of services open. There was no bar or restaurant available. We did have a car so we drove into town to eat and shop. Overall was a very nice place. I liked it. It is a little bit old and dated, but for the true Japanese experience, I think it was great. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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People do say that property is dated however it is a "grand" hotel. The style is reminiscent of older hotels but that shouldn't bother you unless you're expecting state of the art facilites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice Osen, clean, good environment
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Welcoming staff, nice accommodations, clean room, great views, wonderful buffet, and an overall memorable experience. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice staff, free car parking, the hotel is spacious, 2 onsens with different views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Private onsen on the balcony was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the hot bath amd staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

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以前は食事場所、お風呂の場所などの説明が中途半端だったが今回はとても分かりやすく、又朝などの挨拶なども清々しく良くなった感じがある
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サービスはとてもよく気持ちよく利用させてもらいました。 温泉も大浴場が2ヶ所あり24時間入れるので夜2回、朝1回入らせてもらいました。 朝食のハイキングもメニューが豊富で美味しかったです♪ ただ部屋のトイレはかなり狭かったので大きな人は使いにくいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂4ヶ所24時間利用出来たのが良かった。女性風呂はアメニティもあり、こだわりが無い方は手ぶらでok。連休だったので利用者も多かったが温泉も食事も送迎バスも混乱なく快適でした。食事も美味しく頂きました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026