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An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

8.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Joseph

NT$3,342

NT$4,154 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.

A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.

2. Yumotokan

4.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Heba

NT$7,438

NT$8,243 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Simon

NT$5,656

NT$6,221 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden railings, and a sign for the Liberty hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a blue carpet, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

4. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Hiroki

NT$1,800

NT$2,178 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

5. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

9.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Derek

NT$6,334

NT$6,968 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

6. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Roselyn

NT$11,463

NT$14,501 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign for the hotel.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stained glass window depicting birds, and a red and yellow reception desk.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, arranged on a long counter with multiple serving stations.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

7. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

14 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jen-Hao

NT$2,757

NT$3,032 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

8. Kamo Residences by Reflections

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Marc

NT$22,552

NT$24,807 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large, circular building with a flat roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

A table set with various dishes, a glass of wine, and a teapot, with a view of greenery and water in the background.

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and trees illuminated at night.

A bonsai tree display with a traditional stone lantern and a wooden platform.

9. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

14 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Sherif

NT$3,922

NT$4,962 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

10. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

9.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Celine

NT$4,102

NT$4,512 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hot spring area with wooden walkways, rocks, and a stone pool.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a pathway leading to a building with a wooden exterior and a tiled entrance.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of the sea through large windows.

11. Biwako Hanakaido

4.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Alex

NT$11,810

NT$13,053 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

12. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Peter

NT$9,288

NT$10,217 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern building with large windows, a reflective pool, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains. Inside, there is a round table with two chairs and a sofa with cushions.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the sea.

13. Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Crystal

NT$7,792

NT$8,632 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A sushi bar with various dishes and drinks.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

14. Koke Musu inn

8.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Damian

NT$1,936

NT$2,130 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass wall with signage, and an escalator.

A traditional Japanese building with a red and white exterior, surrounded by trees and illuminated lanterns.

A bakery cafe with multiple display tables of baked goods, a coffee station, and a seating area with benches.

A modern building with a sign reading "VESSEL INN".

15. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

5.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Julie

NT$2,181

NT$2,639 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern room with tatami mats, a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and mountains. There is a sofa and a chair with a laptop on a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with apples. A large window offers a view of the sea and distant hills.

16. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

6.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

EUGENE

NT$3,318

NT$4,124 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

17. Biwako Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Ming Fai

NT$6,102

NT$7,445 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A traditional building with a large entrance and a covered porch area.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

A hot tub with a wooden exterior and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

18. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

4.4 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Paxton

NT$6,645

NT$7,371 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a landscaped garden, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese tatami room with a low table, two tatami mats, a television, and a sliding door.

19. Ryokan KANADE

14.8 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Emma

NT$5,593

NT$6,153 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

20. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

14.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Michael

NT$30,508

NT$36,915 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 824 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great English speaking staff with beautiful rooms. We booked last minute for one night and got a free upgrade. The view of the lake and city is gorgeous. I would recommend staying here for comfort."

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a beautiful place to stay. The room was clean and large. The staff was helpful, nice and kind. The food was such an experience. I love it! The view from my room was perfect. I look forward to bring my family here."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Fasntastic place to relax at. We were picked up at the train station and ushured into a relaxing lounge which we had unlimited access to for the duration of our stay, including the drinks and snacks, The check in process was very smooth and our bags were waiting for us in our room when we got there. We booked the in-room Onsen that we practically lived in. It was initially a bit hot for our liking but the staff were able to adjust it for us. We had an amazing nine course dinner that showcased the local produce. and the breakfast buffet was also briliant. Overall a very relaxing and comfortable stay with fantastic staff and would definitely come back."

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8/10 Good

"雨の日でしたが、駅から殆ど傘も使わずにホテルのドアまで行ける便利さが嬉しかったです。ただ設備が少し今のニーズに合っていないように思いました。例えば最近のホテルには備えられているUSBのチャージポートがベッド傍にも見当たらないようでした。利用したお部屋がある貫"

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and beautiful location"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 3 had a wonderful time and our 8 year old was delighted with the baths, the kid dinner and buffet. Our only complaint was the dinner restaurant happened to have a lot of loudly screaming children which diminished the experience a bit."

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Museum

Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Kusatsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Sagawa Art Museum

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sagawa Art Museum during your trip to Moriyama. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ogoto Onsen

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ogoto Onsen during your travels to Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Moriyama Firefly Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Moriyama Firefly Museum during your trip to Moriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Zenryuji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Zenryuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Moriyama. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ukimido

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Ukimido. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Kozokunosato Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kozokunosato Museum during your trip to Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Izu Shrine

Izu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Museum?

Lake Biwa Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Kusatsu known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Biwa Museum?

Biwako Grand Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Biwa Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Biwako Ryokusuitei and Yumotokan.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lake Biwa Museum?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Biwa Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Lake Biwa Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Biwa Museum?

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What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Museum?

Study the collections at Sagawa Art Museum, Moriyama Firefly Museum, or Kozokunosato Museum. Sights like Kusatsujuku Honjin and Former Chikurin-in Temple highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, Kyu Chikurinin Garden, and Yabasekihan Island Park.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Museum hotels

1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2. Yumotokan

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

4. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

5. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

6. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

7. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

8. Kamo Residences by Reflections

9. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

10. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

11. Biwako Hanakaido

12. moksa Rebirth Hotel

13. Biwako Ryokusuitei

14. Koke Musu inn

15. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

16. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

17. Biwako Hotel

18. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

19. Ryokan KANADE

20. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Yumotokan

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hotel

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Museum

Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden

Sagawa Art Museum

Ogoto Onsen

Moriyama Firefly Museum

Zenryuji Temple

Ukimido

Kozokunosato Museum

Izu Shrine

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