Hotel Otsu dengan Bar

My partner and I thorougly enjoyed our stay at Biwako Hotel. All rooms face the beautiful Lake Biwako and the view was perfect. We even caught a snowfall on one of our mornings here. The staff was great and always friendly even when there was a slight language barrier. We tried their breakfast as well which was really good. Highly recommend renting their electric bikes and cycling around the lake during sunset. And also going for the Lake Biwako Cruise! The hotel onsen is wonderful as well, we will definitely be back

Stayed at Youzanso during late March 2023. It was during the cherry blossom season. We (family of four) had the room with the Lake Otsu view and private bath. The room was sufficient for 4 of us but I wouldn't call it spacious. However, the room and bathroom were clean. The room came with dinner and breakfast for 4 of us and costed about AUD800. The dinner and breakfast was quite good and would recommend to anyone considering the half board. It might get old if u were staying for few days but we were only there for one night. We toured Kyoto for the day and stayed here overnight then went back to kyoto for more sightseeing. It wasn't as convenient as if you stayed in Kyoto but the travel wasn't long or difficult. The property is bit dated and looks more like a hotel than a ryokan. The facilities are clean but also look dated as well. However, the public onsen is great, clean and the outdoor bath is a must. Took this photo of the external bath when no one was present and the ambiance was really something...

**Breathtaking Views** The hotel offers stunning views of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake. My room featured panoramic vistas of the tranquil waters and surrounding mountains, especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. **Comfortable Accommodations** The spacious accommodations blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comforts. The cozy futon bedding ensured a restful night’s sleep, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. **Delicious Dining Options** Dining was a highlight, with a breakfast buffet that included a delightful mix of Japanese and Western dishes, emphasizing local ingredients. Fresh seafood and seasonal fruits made each meal enjoyable. **Excellent Location and Amenities** Located in Otsu, the hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the area. It offers free parking for guests and complimentary bike rentals, making it easy to explore the scenic lakeside paths and nearby attractions. The staff were incredibly helpful, providing recommendations for local sights, such as the historic Enryaku-ji Temple. Lake Biwa Hotel is a fantastic choice for a peaceful getaway. With stunning views, comfortable accommodations, and great amenities, I highly recommend it for a relaxing escape.

Came here with family during the Sakura season. It's easy to get to the onset hotel. After arriving at the Ogoto Onsen JR station, towards the south exit you will find a cell phone attached to a board with explanation how to use the phone to call one of the onsen hotels. After the call, their shuttle bus will then come and pick you up between 2pm to 6pm I think. The hotel staff in general are very welcoming. Our family scored a deal with their penthouse suite with private indoor and outdoor onsen. Four of us stayed in the suite and the price is only slightly more than four of us staying in 2 regular rooms. It also came with a beautiful fruit platter for you to enjoy. The suite is very spacious with 2 separate toilets. The bath area has 2 sinks, a shower stall as well as a japanese style bathing area connected to the 2 onsen baths (indoor one is a hinoki wood tub and the outdoor one is a stone one. The outdoor onsen does have a slight privacy issue as there are some residential buildings in a distance. While my mom was a bit too modest to use the outdoor one (which I am not and fully enjoyed it), she did take full advantage of the indoor private onsen. Of course the hotel also has a public onsen for the guests. In fact they have two. One in each towers. I used the one on the top floor in the morning and it was a bless seeing the sunrise while soaking in the hot onsen water. Our package also included both dinner and breakfast that were served at their private dining room. Both meals were done in kaiseki style. We were particularly impressed by their dinner. Not only was it cooked with high quality ingredients and with beautiful presentation, they did not skimp on the quantity as well. Often after eating dinner at other onsen hotel, I would not feel full and actually felt a bit hungry later at night, at Yumotokan the courses kept coming and I was completely stuffed at the end. In fact I did not finish the rice even though it was so yummy (cooked from scratch in front of us with a flamed mini-stove). All in all, a very satisfactory experience. I can recommend anyone who comes to Kyoto/Osaka and wants an excursion and experiences the traditional Japanese onsen.

When visiting Kyoto, we wanted to enjoy some time in an onsen resort so we decided to spend two nights in Ogoto Onsen. After checking the details in their website, we booked a ”Biwa no kaze”room with private onsen and view of Lake Biwako. And we were not disappointed. The room looks newly renovated, and is very spacious with two beds and sitting area plus a tatami room. They offer different dinner packages, and we have chosen crab with steak as the main dishes for the first night, and lobster with shabu-shabu the second night. The foods were of very high quality, tasted and looked very nice. The breakfast buffet was very good with a wide selection of different items. The ryokan is excellent in nearly all aspects. We would stay here again when we next visit Kyoto.

優點： 1.就在車站樓上超級方便 2.有很多漫畫 缺點： 1.乾淨度：在床單上有很多黑色碎屑，不曉得是什麼。毛巾上也有黑色碎屑。但公共區域還算乾淨。 2.煙味🚬：明明到處貼滿禁止吸菸的標誌，但整間充滿煙味，就像被丟進吸煙區一樣。猜測是吸煙區的空調是中央空調，浴室及睡覺區都是煙味。晚上煙味重到睡不著。 3.空間🤏：這點跟上面那點有關。在床上有一個很大的煙霧偵測器，只要我跪坐就會撞到頭。明明煙味這麼重也偵測不到，何必放那麼大一個偵測器佔空間。 4.位置安排：我待的這幾天房間很空，一次大概就五人以下。但不知道為什麼要把我安排在兩個人中間，而且很不幸的都會打呼，被吵到睡不著。 5.舒適度：床非常硬，床墊是薄薄的海綿，只要一翻身就會有很大的聲音。枕頭塞的是硬豆子，小小一個，我還以為在修行呢。 6.價格：以這樣的品質來說，還不如多付幾百塊住一般飯店。這個價格以膠囊旅館來說偏貴

名前的には高級旅館ですが、サービスは普通のホテルです。ホテル正面に到着した時に荷物を取りには来てくれました。館内に入ると従業員さんが4～5人が『いらっしゃいませ』の挨拶。部屋への案内もありました。部屋は露天風呂内湯付きの角部屋、堀炬燵の小部屋テレビ付きです。食事は個室で会席料理ですが、料理の説明と言いながら、手前にあるのが食前酒、付きだし、台物等、食材の説明はなく内容はお品書きを見て下さいって感じでした。高級感はここまで、朝食はバイキング。琵琶湖グランドホテルの宿泊者と同じで、大部屋に4人～6人が掛けられるテーブルがズラリ。家族単位での食事は無理。相席必死。料理も一列です。コの字に料理が並びます。食材を揃えるのも大変です。料理もビジネスホテル並みです。せめて団体さんと時間で分けて欲しいです。チェックアウト後の見送りは全くありませんでした。支援で安く泊まれたけど

nice service with a great onsen

Very happy with my experience. I stayed one night in late November 2022 while riding the Biwaichi route. Staff was courteous, efficient, and bilingual. Facility was clean and well organized and - importantly - had indoor bicycle storage. For the equivalent of 28 USD (3700 JPY) I got one of the dorm beds similar to a capsule hotel plus a Thai bento of Gapao rice which was delicious. They also have a nice big public bath as well as individual showers, coin laundry, and some snacks for purchase at the front desk. If you're looking for an overnight rest stop while riding, i recommend this place.

Dengan penginapan di Koke Musu inn, anda akan berada betul-betul di tengah Otsu, 10 minit berjalan kaki dari Tasik Biwa dan 14 minit berjalan kaki dari Taman Otsu Kogan Nagisa. Rumah tamu spa ini berada 3.9 km dari Mii-dera dan 10.6 km dari Taman Kyu Chikurinin.Luangkan masa untuk memanjakan diri anda di spa perkhidmatan penuh. Rumah tamu ini juga menampilkan akses Internet wayarles percuma, kedai hadiah atau gerai surat khabar dan ruang tamu bersama.Nikmati juada di Patio：Judith atau snek di salah sebuah daripada kedai kopi atau kafe. Atau, nikmatinya dalam bilik dengan menggunakan perkhidmatan bilik (semasa waktu terhad) di rumah tamu. Ingin hilangkan rasa letih? Berehatlah dengan menikmati minuman enak di salah sebuah daripada 2 bar/ruang istirahat. Sarapan pesanan masak disediakan pada setiap hari dari 7:00 hingga 9:00 dengan dikenakan bayaran.Kemudahan yang ditampilkan adalah termasuk daftar keluar ekspres, kakitangan berbilang bahasa dan tempat simpanan bagasi. Tempat letak kenderaan terhad terdapat di tapak hartanah.Inaplah di salah satu daripada 3 bilik tamu yang menampilkan televisyen skrin rata. Akses Internet wayarles percuma membolehkan anda sentiasa berhubung, manakala program kabel disediakan untuk hiburan anda. Bilik mandi persendirian dilengkapkan dengan kelengkapan dandanan diri percuma dan pengering rambut. Kemudahan yang disediakan merangkumi meja dan kerusi meja, manakala pengemasan disediakan setiap hari.