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Kyukamura Omihachiman
forumWhat families say
As a public lodge inside Biwako Quasi-National Park, families praise the lake-view rooms, the natural onsen Miyagahama no Yu - the first in Omihachiman City - the summer heart-shaped outdoor pool with two depth levels, the swimming beach right in front of the hotel, and the Omi beef dinner buffet. The hotel also offers a wide range of rental items for children and welcomes a broad range of ages starting from infants.
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Kids Facilities
Outdoor Pool (Summer Only, Heart-Shaped)
Outdoor Pool (Summer Only, Heart-Shaped)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
A heart-shaped outdoor pool 1 minute on foot from the West Building. It has two depth levels, with a shallow area of about 40 cm that's safe for small children. Tickets are separated for hotel/campground guests and for day visitors.
- •Open July 18-August 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry 30 minutes before close)
- •10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from August 24-30
- •Rates for hotel guests: JPY 350 adults, JPY 250 elementary-school children, JPY 150 young children
- •One-day ticket system; purchase at the front desk (not available at the pool reception)
- •Day-visitor parking limited to 80 spaces
- •Entering the hotel in swimwear is not permitted
- •Changing rooms, coin lockers, and coin showers available
Miyagahama Swimming Beach (Right in Front)
Miyagahama Swimming Beach (Right in Front)
- calendar_monthSeason:2026/7/18-8/23 9:00-17:00
A Lake Biwa swimming beach right in front of the hotel. It's free to use in summer. There are separate men's and women's changing rooms, coin showers (cold water), and lockers (fee).
- •A food truck is planned to operate as a stall
- •Entering the hotel in swimwear is not permitted
Miyagahama no Yu (Omihachiman City's First Natural Onsen - Communal Bath)
Miyagahama no Yu (Omihachiman City's First Natural Onsen - Communal Bath)
The first natural onsen in Omihachiman City. Fully equipped with an open-air bath and a sauna. You can bathe while looking out over Lake Biwa. Day-trip bathing is available.
- •Natural onsen
- •Open-air bath and sauna included
- •The communal bath has children's wash basins and stools
Family Rental Items
Family Rental Items
A wide range of rental items for families traveling with children. Available on request at the front desk.
- checkChildren's pillow (Anpanman/Hello Kitty)
- checkToilet training seat
- checkStep stool for the sink
- checkBath chair
- checkChildren's yukata, 110 cm (not included for children under 4)
- checkChildren's toothbrush and towel
- checkWaterproof sheet
- checkHigh/low chair and toddler chair (restaurant)
- checkChildren's tableware, spoon, fork, and chopsticks
- checkPlaying cards, go, shogi, and other games
- checkKyukamura library corner (including picture books)
- checkHumidifier
- •Request at the front desk
Omi Beef Dinner Buffet + Children's Meals
Omi Beef Dinner Buffet + Children's Meals
A dinner buffet where you can enjoy Omi beef, a specialty of Shiga Prefecture, prepared at a live cooking station. The breakfast buffet is also full of Japanese and Western dishes, including tsukudani (simmered) freshwater fish from the lake.
- •Children's meals are priced the same year-round (kids plate: from the buffet kids corner / kids kaiseki set: JPY 2,200, for elementary-school children)
- •Amenities are not included for children under 4
- •High/low chairs, toddler chairs, and children's tableware are available
- •If you have a food allergy, the facility will accommodate you as much as possible. Please let them know in advance if you would like this.
Hands-On Programs + Outdoor Activities
Hands-On Programs + Outdoor Activities
Original Kyukamura hands-on events (paper craft, bingo games, and more), plus a variety of activities that make the most of Lake Biwa: canoeing, cruising, camping, barbecue, and three walking courses.
- •Hands-on programs are mostly free to join
- •An on-site campground and central lodge are available
Overview
Kyukamura Omihachiman is a public lodge in the Miyagahama area of Biwako Quasi-National Park (West Building and East Building). Every room has a lake view, and family-friendly facilities are plentiful: the natural onsen "Miyagahama no Yu" - the first in Omihachiman City - a summer-only heart-shaped outdoor pool with two depth levels, a swimming beach right in front of the hotel, and an Omi beef dinner buffet.
About 43 minutes from JR Omihachiman Station by Omi Railway bus bound for Kyukamura (no service on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays), or use the shuttle bus (departing the station's north exit at 3:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.). Free parking for 500 cars. Kyukamura Omihachiman is a public lodge inside Biwako Quasi-National Park, made up of the West Building and East Building (about 300 m apart, a 5-minute walk).
Baths and Onsen
Every room has a lake view over Lake Biwa. The natural onsen "Miyagahama no Yu" - the first in Omihachiman City - has an open-air bath and a sauna, and day-trip bathing is available.
Pool
The summer-only outdoor pool (1 minute on foot from the West Building; heart-shaped, with two depth levels and a shallow area about 40 cm deep) is open July 18-August 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from August 24-30). Rates for hotel guests are JPY 350 for adults, JPY 250 for elementary-school children, and JPY 150 for young children. It runs on a one-day ticket system, purchased at the front desk. You can also go back and forth to Miyagahama swimming beach right in front of the hotel (open July 18-August 23, 2026).
Baby and Kids Services
Family equipment on hand includes: children's pillows (Anpanman/Hello Kitty), a toilet training seat, a step stool for the sink, a bath chair, a 110 cm children's yukata, children's chairs (high/low chair or toddler chair), children's tableware, and children's amenities (toothbrush/towel), among others. Children's meals are priced the same year-round: the kids plate (from the buffet kids corner) and the kids kaiseki set (JPY 2,200, for elementary-school children).
Activities and Experiences
You can enjoy a holiday that combines the outdoors with culture: hands-on programs (paper craft, bingo games, and more, mostly free of charge), a campground, barbecue, canoeing, cruising, three walking courses, and a library corner. Early check-in and late checkout can also be arranged for a fee upon request.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | Miyagahama, Okishima-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0801 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 43 minutes from JR Omihachiman Station by Omi Railway bus bound for Kyukamura. Note: the Kyukamura-bound Omi Railway bus does not run on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays. |
| trainNearest station | Omihachiman Station |
| local_parkingParking | Available, 500 spaces, free, no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-748-32-3138 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.qkamura.or.jp/ohmi/open_in_new |
Reference price as of June 2, 2026 (stay date 2026-06-27). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kyukamura Omihachiman have an onsen or communal bath?
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Yes. The hotel has Miyagahama no Yu, the first natural onsen in Omihachiman City, with an open-air bath and a sauna, and day-trip bathing is available. The communal bath is equipped with children's wash basins and stools, and the changing room has a baby bed, skincare amenities, a cold water dispenser, and a scale.
Is the outdoor pool suitable for small children?
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The heart-shaped outdoor pool has two depth levels, and the shallow area is about 40 cm deep. In 2026 it's open July 18-August 30, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from August 24-30), with a one-day ticket priced JPY 350 for adults, JPY 250 for elementary-school children, and JPY 150 for young children, purchased at the front desk.
What baby and kids items can we borrow at the hotel?
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The hotel offers a wide range of rental items on request at the front desk, including a baby bath, a children's pillow, a toilet training seat, a step stool, a bath chair, a children's yukata (110 cm; not provided for children under 4), children's tableware, a high/low chair or toddler chair for the restaurant, and a humidifier.
Are there children's meals or allergy accommodations?
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Yes. Children's meals are priced the same year-round: a kids plate from the buffet kids corner, or a kids kaiseki set (JPY 2,200) for elementary-school children, and baby food is also available at the West Building buffet. The hotel does its best to accommodate food allergies if you let them know in advance.
How do we get to the hotel, and is parking free?
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From JR Omihachiman Station, it's about 43 minutes by Omi Railway bus bound for Kyukamura (no service on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays), or you can use the shuttle bus departing the station's north exit at 3:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Parking is free, with 500 spaces, and no reservation is required.
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