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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. Amazing views, amazing food, international staff

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9.1
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
US$352
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 central location, the spaciousness of the rooms, friendly & helpful staff

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9.2
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
US$334
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

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 property is a historic building in an interesting residential area located near the Hikone Castle and old town district. Our host was incredibly friendly and welcoming host. It felt very special to stay here in our cozy Japanese style room.

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8.3
Very good
139 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. Firstly getting picked up by the hotels bus/van at the train station was EXTREMELY Convenient. They loaded all our bags and even loaded them in carts at the hotel to bring to the front desk. Check in was quick and they brought the bags to our room and showed us what the room had to offer. My Wife and I had the Deluxe Japanese Style Room with the balcony that had a private Onsen tub outside the room. The place was beautiful with the room clean and very spacious! The Balcony has a beautiful view of the Lake and the Onsen Hot tub was hot and relaxing! They had a variety of Yukata to wear and free drinks on the first floor. We went outside on the first floor veranda to enjoy the night air. We saw some kittens playing on the premises which was a great bonus! Then we had our special Kaiseki dinner, which was great! Course after course went by and the food was great, especially the local Omi Beef! Then we went exploring the area and checked out the "library" where we just relaxed and had complementary snacks and drinks. Then the foot pool and the public Onsen on premises. We got a couples massage after and went back to the room to relax and soak in the private Onsen again. The next morning we had a buffet breakfast with all the normal fare, but also some unique Japanese choices such as fish to grill on the grill, curry rice, and Onsen Tamago(Egg). Checking out was easy and the ride back via bus from the hotel was much appreciated!

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8.8
Fabulous
668 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

Tobaya Ryokan 1 stars

Hikone

The Japanese-style rooms at Ryokan Tobaya feature futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Facilities for making green tea are included, and bathrooms and toilets are shared. Rooms have a traditional decor with shoji paper screens and floor cushions. The owner of this ryokan himself was worth the travel to Hikone. Super friendly. Super original Japanese. Does not speak a word of English, but makes it up for with his use of google translator :)

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8.9
Fabulous
255 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. Staff are very nice and client attentive

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8.9
Fabulous
705 reviews
Price from
US$218
per night

KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone 4 stars

Hikone

KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 2.7 km of Hikone Castle and 6 km of Maibara Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. I liked the quiet location, the view of Lake Biwa, the friendly staff, and the access to both public and private onsen facilities.

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8
Very good
92 reviews
Price from
US$97
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. Room space is quite large comparing with other hotels

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8.2
Very good
68 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. Staff were exceptional and breakfast was authentic Japanese experience.

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8.9
Fabulous
39 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Most booked ryokans in Shiga this month

FAQs about ryokans in Shiga

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

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

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

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

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

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Shiga for this weekend is US$164, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • 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: KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone, Ryokan Beniayu and Ebisusou.

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

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

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

Ryokans that guests love in Shiga