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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden bench, a red umbrella, and a building with a circular window.

1. Heihachi Tea House Inn

13.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

"This is the perfect place for an authentic Japanese experience. The staff are wonderful and the meals are superb. Tranquil surroundings with a 5 star multi-course meals each day for breakfast and dinner. The sauna and hot baths were great for winding down after a day of touring. Touring was easy because bus lines and train lines are nearby. We were sorry to leave the Tea House and really hope to return some day. "

Raheem

NT$18,223

NT$20,046 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and storage shelves.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

2. Ishibekoji MUAN

16.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

John

NT$8,872

NT$9,759 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Simon

NT$4,630

NT$5,093 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

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.

4. Kamo Residences by Reflections

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Marc

NT$18,290

NT$20,119 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern bathroom with a sliding glass door leading to a garden area.

A garden with rocks, moss, and a small fountain.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji screen door, a stone lantern, and a bed with a red and white bedding.

A modern two-story house with a well-lit entrance and a visible garage door.

5. Marikoji Inn Kyoto

15.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Kimberly

NT$3,235

NT$3,660 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A modern building with a wooden deck, indoor seating, and a TV.

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

6. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

16.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

vanessa

NT$2,004

NT$2,205 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

15.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Mariana

NT$2,182

NT$2,401 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

8. Shikikaboku

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Kurt

NT$12,756

NT$14,032 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

9. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Kurtis

NT$3,189

NT$3,508 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A traditional Japanese building with stone steps leading to a wooden entrance, a lantern on the steps, and a decorative hanging at the entrance.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a bamboo fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden dining table, green sofa, and sliding doors.

A room with tatami mat flooring and a sliding shoji screen door leading to a garden with various plants and a small pond.

10. Ishibekoji Ryugin

16.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Tat Man

NT$7,363

NT$8,099 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

11. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

14.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Michael

NT$22,591

NT$27,335 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and the hotel's name displayed on the wall.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and shelves displaying products.

A hotel entrance with a large banner reading "Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi".

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a decorative plate on a cabinet.

12. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

16.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Valeria

NT$1,410

NT$1,551 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern spa with a rectangular hot tub, a window, and a metal handrail.

A modern room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a plant on the coffee table and a book on the sofa.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a cozy seating area, and a decorative wall mural.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a wooden panel on the left side.

13. Minn Gion

16.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jenny

NT$1,649

NT$1,814 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a stone lantern, a wooden gate, and a pathway leading to a room with sliding doors and a tatami mat floor.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a small tree, and a wooden sliding door.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo fence, and various plants.

A room with a large window, a hanging light fixture, and a stone lantern.

14. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

15.4 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Craig

NT$3,368

NT$6,924 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

15. SOWAKA

16.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

sonia

NT$24,331

NT$26,764 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

16. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

16.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Randi

NT$1,566

NT$1,722 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A hotel sign with the name 'KOKO HOTEL' against a modern building facade.

A door with a sign indicating a smoking area.

A hotel sign with the name "KOKO HOTEL" and a vertical wooden fence in the background.

17. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

16 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Hiromi

NT$1,490

NT$1,638 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Roselyn

NT$8,490

NT$10,740 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

15.5 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Scott

NT$3,237

NT$4,024 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a desk.

A modern building with a dark facade, multiple balconies, and a wooden entrance.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small countertop.

A modern room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with a wooden frame.

20. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Gyoen East

16.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Grant and Becky

NT$1,784

NT$1,962 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Heihachi Tea House Inn	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Ishibekoji MUAN	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Marikoji Inn Kyoto	9.4 Exceptional 30 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and professional service Not a lot of evening dinner options"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed one night, but if we ever go back to Japan we will try to book for longer. It is a bit out of the way and if you miss the last shuttle the walk back is about 20 minutes. But the traditional room with the bath on the balcony was amazing. And the buffet breakfast was fun. One night just wasn't enough time to truly enjoy the pause in our trip."

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place, very quiet, tucked away from busy Kyoto. The onsen in our garden is fantastic. The stuff is very nice and professional."

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."

Biwako Hanakaido

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

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 temples 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?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Biwa Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 Nagisa Park.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Museum hotels

1. Heihachi Tea House Inn

2. Ishibekoji MUAN

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

4. Kamo Residences by Reflections

5. Marikoji Inn Kyoto

6. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

7. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8. Shikikaboku

9. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

10. Ishibekoji Ryugin

11. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

12. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

13. Minn Gion

14. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

15. SOWAKA

16. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

17. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

19. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

20. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Gyoen East

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Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

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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