Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
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forumWhat families say
Guests praise the wide range of activities, including the pool, the planetarium and kayaking, which keep children entertained whatever the weather. They also value the onsen communal bath as a place where adults can relax.
Kids Facilities
Playroom
Playroom
A playroom on the 1st floor where young children can play with picture books, blocks and more. It is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. No staff are stationed there, so it is used under the responsibility of a parent or guardian.
- •No staff are stationed there, so it is used under the responsibility of a parent or guardian
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
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An indoor pool measuring 25 m by 10 m, 1.2 m deep. Children may use it once they are out of diapers. Swim rings are not available to borrow, but arm floats and kickboards can be borrowed free of charge, and children's swimsuits (100-150 cm) are also available to borrow.
- •Children may use it once they are out of diapers
- •Swim rings are not available to borrow, and guests are asked not to bring one that is too large
Kids' plate and child chair
Kids' plate and child chair
At Grill & Dining G, a kids' plate is available as the children's menu, and for seating you can choose between a child chair and a baby cot. You may also bring your own baby food, which makes mealtimes easier with a young child.
- •You may bring your own baby food
Cribs and bed guards available to borrow
Cribs and bed guards available to borrow
Cribs and bed guards for use in guest rooms are available to borrow. Numbers are limited, so requesting one when you book your stay is recommended. It is a reassuring provision for families staying with babies and toddlers.
- •Numbers are limited, so requesting one in advance is recommended
Welcome Baby plan
Welcome Baby plan
A stay plan prepared for families traveling with a baby. The stay is in a Japanese-style tatami room, and cancellation is free right up to the day of arrival in case your child's condition changes suddenly, which makes booking easier with a young child. It is limited to 2 groups per day.
- •Limited to 2 groups per day
- •The stay is in a Japanese-style tatami room
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Overview
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is a 274-room resort hotel on the shore of Lake Biwa. Every room is at least 30 sq m, an extra bed can be provided when three guests share a room, and co-sleeping is available for children who have not yet started elementary school. The restaurant offers a kids' plate, along with child chairs and baby cots, and you may bring your own baby food. The indoor pool and the Sports Bath, an onsen bathhouse, are open to children who are out of diapers, and touches such as the playroom on the 1st floor and cribs available to borrow make this an easy place to stay with children.
Rooms
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is a 274-room resort hotel with several room types: Superior Rooms (for 2-3 guests, 30 sq m, 128 rooms), Japanese-style tatami rooms "Lake View" (for 2-4 guests, 40 sq m, with a 10-tatami-mat tatami area, 45 rooms), Deluxe Rooms "Lake View" (for 2-3 guests, 40 sq m, 48 rooms) and Premium Rooms with onsen bath "Lake View" (for 2-3 guests, 40 sq m, with an in-room onsen bathroom, 33 rooms). When three guests share a room, an extra bed (a sofa bed) is provided. Co-sleeping is available for children who have not yet started elementary school, and when a child under school age co-sleeps, the room charge is free; if you use an extra bed, an additional fee applies. In the Japanese-style tatami rooms, laying out the futon bedding is self-service.
Dining
At Grill & Dining G, the restaurant on the top floor, a kids' plate is available as the children's menu, and for seating you can choose between a child chair and a baby cot. You may also bring your own baby food. The restaurant can accommodate food allergies, but requests must be made at least 3 days before your visit.
Baths and Onsen
The Sports Bath inside the hotel is an onsen bathhouse with simple onsen water, said to be beneficial for recovery from fatigue and for neuralgia. Children may use it once they are out of diapers.
Family-Friendly Features
Cribs and bed guards are available to borrow for guest rooms, but numbers are limited, so requesting one in advance is recommended. The yukata in the rooms come in one size only (F size, 140 cm long), and children's yukata are available at the kids' amenity corner on the 1st floor. The 1st floor also has a playroom where children can play with picture books and blocks; no staff are stationed there, so it is used under the responsibility of a parent or guardian. For families with babies there is a Welcome Baby plan with a stay in a Japanese-style tatami room, and cancellation is free right up to the day of arrival in case your child's condition changes suddenly, which is reassuring. It is limited to 2 groups per day.
Play Areas and Pool
The indoor pool is 25 m by 10 m and 1.2 m deep, and children may use it once they are out of diapers. Swim rings are not available to borrow, but arm floats and kickboards can be borrowed free of charge, and you may bring your own swim ring as long as it is not too large. Children's swimsuits in sizes 100 to 150 cm are also available to borrow. The hotel also has a planetarium, with programs that both adults and children can enjoy.
Access
A free shuttle bus runs from JR Katata Station, and it is about 40 minutes by public bus from Moriyama Station on the Tokaido Main Line. There is parking for 185 cars; from August 1, 2026, it becomes paid, at 500 yen per night for staying guests.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2876 Jukkenya, Imahama-cho, Moriyama-shi, Shiga 524-0101 |
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| directions_carAccess | A free shuttle bus runs from JR Katata Station. Please check the hotel's official website for the timetable and other details. |
| trainNearest station | Katata Station |
| local_parkingParking | Paid parking is available for 185 cars (500 yen per night for staying guests since August 1, 2026), with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-77-585-6100 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.biwako-marriott.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel?
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Parking: Paid parking is available for 185 cars (500 yen per night for staying guests since August 1, 2026), with no reservation required.
How do you get to Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel?
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A free shuttle bus runs from JR Katata Station. Please check the hotel's official website for the timetable and other details.
How much is the rate for an elementary school child?
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It varies by plan, but there are plans where the rate is set at 95% of the adult rate for elementary school children in both the lower and upper grades.
Is there a plan where we can stay with a baby with peace of mind?
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Yes. The Welcome Baby plan is for families with a baby, and the stay is in a Japanese-style tatami room. Cancellation is free right up to the day of arrival in case your child's condition changes suddenly, and the plan is limited to 2 groups per day.
Are there events or perks that children can enjoy?
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On plans during the summer holiday period, use of the indoor pool is free, and perks include a mystery-solving rally around the hotel and a gift of handheld fireworks (one per room).
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