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Biwako Hanakaido 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms come with beds and a sofa. All rooms all soundproof and air-conditioned, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom. We stayed in a room with a private mineral bath. The room was as large as an apartment, with its own foyer, and areas that could be contained by beautiful screen doors. We loved the space, the views and the wonderful service, but especially the food and the ritual of having our own private dining space, which evidently goes with the ‘special’ rooms. This is a great place to unwind, leaving the rest of the world behind! Staff were beyond excellent! If the canal boat is running its a great excursion to take. Food was just superb.

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9.1
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
HUF 125,930
per night

Hitoiki

Nagahama

Situated in Nagahama, in a historic building, 14 km from Hikone Castle, Hitoiki is a recently renovated ryokan with a garden and terrace. This ryokan features free private parking and a concierge service. The ryokan has family rooms. The bed was sooooo comfortable

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9.2
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
HUF 119,260
per night

Ryokan Beniayu 3 stars

Nagahama

Located right in front of Lake Biwako, Ryokan Beniayu offers Japanese-style accommodations with a private open-air hot-spring bath and a massage chair. Guests can also enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and relax with a massage. A free shuttle is available from JR Takatsuki Train Station, which is a 15-minute drive away. Guests who wish to use the shuttle must make a reservation upon booking. Lovely view of the lake, amazing service, and nice, mature guests

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9.2
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
HUF 103,385
per night

Honmachi Juku 2 stars

Hikone

Located in Hikone, within less than 1 km of Hikone Castle and 7.2 km of Maibara Station, Honmachi Juku provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star ryokan offers a shared lounge. The ryokan features family rooms. The host Natsuhara-san really went above and beyond for me, he is very kind. The cleaning ladies who come in the morning are also very kind and we did our best to communicate through the language barrier. Overall I had a great time! It's very close to Hikone Castle and in the historical town area so it's easy to see the attractions.

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8.3
Very good
139 reviews
Price from
HUF 15,030
per night

Biwako Ryokusuitei 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

The air-conditioned rooms come with Japanese Yukata robes, a fridge and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western-style beds or in rooms with Japanese futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Guests can watch international programmes on a flat-screen TV (BBC World, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, TVBS and YTN). The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. This delightful place is conveniently located near Biwako Lake. It offers the best in-room and common area onsens, ensuring a relaxing experience. Even on a rainy day, the surroundings remain stunning. The spacious rooms and excellent facilities provide a comfortable stay, and to top it off, my room features a luxurious massage chair for ultimate comfort. The hotel provide Japanese robes with a variety of colorful options that adorable and Instagrammable. Additionally, the breakfast at this hotel offers a wide selection of delicious and luxurious dishes. It is truly one of the most indulgent breakfast experiences.

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8.8
Fabulous
669 reviews
Price from
HUF 53,105
per night

Yumotokan 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

The Japanese-style rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring with modern furnishings and futon bedding. Each room features a private bathroom with a bathtub made of Cypress wood, filled with hot water from the local hot spring. Everything. The service, the quality, the staff, the facilities everything was exceptional!

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8.9
Fabulous
707 reviews
Price from
HUF 77,765
per night

Ebisusou 2 stars

Takashima

The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi.

Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takashima, like fishing. The place is a little bit odd yes, but it’s a wonderful example of a traditional Japanese hospitality (even if the building doesn’t look traditional… but 70s) the hot bath was one of the best I ever had in Japan and the food was incredible. And I paid only 8250 yen for a half course stay (1 person). And the owner did his best to explain everything (with a digital language translator).

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8.2
Very good
68 reviews
Price from
HUF 15,030
per night

Marumo Ryokan 1 stars

Takashima

Set 46 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Marumo Ryokan offers 1-star accommodation in Takashima and features a garden. A public bath is available for guests. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Breakfast was great, it had a Japanese style public bath, location is close enough to a JR station.

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8.9
Fabulous
40 reviews
Price from
HUF 19,585
per night

Kiyotaki Ryokan 2 stars

Hikone

Located in Hikone, Kiyotaki Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations, Japanese home-style cooking and free Wi-Fi, a 20-minute walk from national treasure Hikone Castle. It’s a 12-minute drive from the Sawayama Castle remains. Drinks vending machines are on-site, and free parking is available upon reservation. This was probably the best accommodation I had so far. It is true when they say - the further you go from the big cities, the more sympathetic and kind people you meet. I was very skeptical about my stay in the ryokan, as the pictures were not that promising and the price was quite low. As well as the city of Hikone is not that big (probably it is a small town area). But when I came in the evening after a full-day trip, I saw a very well made accommodation, exceptionally clean and a host, who met me with a very warm greeting! He showed me all of the facilities and we had a nice chat. I should admit - it is very important when you are coming late and plus to that you are alone. Later he offered me a dinner and I was more then amazed by how tasty and big it was for that price! I had 5 or more dishes (do not remember exactly as there were a lot), prepared on a beautiful tableware. I really felt like I was home. The lobby area was probably repaired - as it has nothing similar with the photos from the booking.com. Now it has a very clean and light colored design. It was visible from the first sight, that the host treats the hotel as if it was his own house, greeting everyone with open arms and heart. I would dream to meet such hosts in Kyoto, Osaka and other big cities. But so far, I met the best host in Hikone town. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the host-just found his name now. Hiroshi san, 温かい歓迎をありがとうございました。

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8.7
Fabulous
36 reviews
Price from
HUF 12,525
per night

Yuzanso 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Only a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station with the complimentary shuttle, hotel Yuzanso features Japanese-style rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath and spectacular views of Biwako Lake. The hotel also offers massage treatments and a sauna. JR Ogoto Onsen Station offers a direct transit in 20 minutes to Kyoto Station. Good service from the friendly staff. Food and private onsen were great too.

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8.7
Fabulous
99 reviews
Price from
HUF 85,850
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Shiga

  • There are 17 ryokans in Shiga you can book on Booking.com.

  • Honmachi Juku, Biwako Hanakaido and Yuzanso have received great reviews from guests in Shiga regarding the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Shiga also spoke highly of the views from these ryokans: Ryokan Beniayu, Ebisusou and Biwako Ryokusuitei.

  • Couples travelling in Shiga loved staying at Kiyotaki Ryokan, Hitoiki and Biwako Hanakaido.

    Similarly, these ryokans in Shiga are highly rated by couples: Ryokan Beniayu, Yumotokan and Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi.

  • Many families visiting Shiga loved staying at Hitoiki, Ryokan Beniayu and Biwako Hanakaido.

    Similarly, Yumotokan, Biwako Ryokusuitei and Yuzanso are also popular among family travellers.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a ryokan in Shiga. Here’s what we offer:

    • Free cancellation on most stays
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  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • Biwako Hanakaido, Hitoiki and Ryokan Beniayu are some popular ryokans in Shiga.

    In addition to these ryokans, Yumotokan, Biwako Ryokusuitei and Honmachi Juku are also popular in Shiga.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Shiga for this weekend is HUF 57,435, based on current Booking.com prices.

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