Biwako Ryokusuitei
Reference price as of September 21, 2026 (stay 2026-10-17). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Kids Facilities
Children's meals
Children's meals
Elementary school children can choose between a kaiseki course with fewer dishes than the adult version, at 70% of the adult rate, and a kids' meal, at 50% of the adult rate. Children's wakame (seaweed) udon and plated baby food are also available at 880 yen each. In the Manyo and Koyu room types, dinner can be taken in a private room. Food allergies can be accommodated as far as possible if you let the ryokan know when booking or by 3 days before your stay.
- •Children's wakame udon and baby food must be requested in advance or selected as an option
- •Food allergies must be reported when booking or by 3 days before the stay
Baby-friendly plan
Baby-friendly plan
A dedicated plan is available for stays with a baby. The Welcome Baby plan, advertised as "Baby stays free! Comes with a 5-piece baby set for peace of mind!", starts at 24,060 yen before tax for 2 guests.
- •This benefit is available only with this plan.
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Overview
Biwako Ryokusuitei is a ryokan in Ogoto Onsen on the western shore of Lake Biwa, with Mount Hiei rising behind it. Of its 70 guest rooms, 57 have an open-air bath supplied with onsen water, and every room looks out over Lake Biwa. Elementary school children can choose between a kaiseki course and a kids' meal, and baby food and children's wakame (seaweed) udon are also available. Children may stay beyond a room's capacity when co-sleeping, and stay plans for families traveling with a baby are available. There is no indoor or outdoor pool and no childcare service.
Rooms
There are 70 guest rooms, 57 of which have an open-air bath supplied with onsen water, and every room looks out over Lake Biwa. There are 12 Biwa no Kaze Japanese-style tatami rooms, each 50 sq m for 5 to 7 guests. In July 2026, the in-room open-air baths were renovated into hinoki (cypress) baths, generously sized at 1,300 mm by 995 mm so that two adults can bathe together. Yuga, on the fifth floor of the Biwa Sumire-kan wing, is a 34 sq m room with a semi-open-air view bath; the Japanese-style tatami version sleeps 2 to 5 guests and the Japanese-Western twin version sleeps 2 to 4. Manyo is 80 sq m for up to 8 guests, and dinner can be taken in a private room. There is also a Japanese-style triple bed type, with 2 beds set in a 15-tatami Japanese-style room; when 3 guests stay, 3 beds are provided. The veranda-glamping floor Koyu accommodates 4 guests, and low beds are used when 3 or more guests stay.
Dining
Elementary school children can choose between a kaiseki course with fewer dishes than the adult version, at 70% of the adult rate, and a kids' meal, at 50% of the adult rate. Children's wakame (seaweed) udon and plated baby food are also available at 880 yen each; please request them in advance or select them as an option. Food allergies can be accommodated as far as possible if you state the specific allergens when booking or by 3 days before your stay. In the Manyo and Koyu room types, dinner can be taken in a private room. Breakfast is a Japanese-style buffet where the dried fish is a favorite, with a small selection of Western items such as bread and eggs.
Baths and Onsen
The spring water is an alkaline simple onsen (a hypotonic alkaline onsen), colorless and clear, with a pH of 9.07. There are 2 communal baths and 2 open-air baths, and there is no private-hire bath. However, more than half of the guest rooms have an open-air bath using onsen water, so families who want the onsen to themselves can use the bath in their own room. The in-room open-air baths use 100% heated source water, and the open-air bath on the Koyu terrace is supplied around the clock, so its temperature can be adjusted.
Family-friendly features
Each room type has a set capacity, but children may stay beyond that capacity when co-sleeping without using a bed or futon. Advance contact by phone or email is required. If you choose the bedding-only, meals-only, or no-meals-and-no-bedding option, a facility usage fee of 1,000 to 3,000 yen is included, and the amount differs by room. A dedicated plan is also available for trips with a baby: the Welcome Baby plan, advertised as "Baby stays free! Comes with a 5-piece baby set for peace of mind!", starts at 24,060 yen before tax for 2 guests, and the benefit is limited to that plan. On the other hand, there is no indoor or outdoor pool and no childcare service. Barrier-free accommodations are available.
Access
From JR Kyoto Station, the JR Kosei Line reaches JR Ogoto-onsen Station in about 20 minutes. Call the ryokan once you arrive at the station and a free shuttle bus takes about 7 minutes; no advance reservation is needed. There is parking for 100 cars, free for guests throughout their stay.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0101 |
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| directions_carAccess | 20 minutes from the Meishin Expressway Kyoto-higashi IC via the Kosei Road. A shuttle is available from JR Ogoto-onsen Station (please call ahead). |
| trainNearest station | JR Ogoto-onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 100 cars is available free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-77-577-2222 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover, AEON, ORICO, JTB, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://ryokusuitei.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 21, 2026 (stay 2026-10-17). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Biwako Ryokusuitei 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.
Is there parking at Biwako Ryokusuitei?
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Parking: Parking for 100 cars is available free of charge.
How do you get to Biwako Ryokusuitei?
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20 minutes from the Meishin Expressway Kyoto-higashi IC via the Kosei Road. A shuttle is available from JR Ogoto-onsen Station (please call ahead).
Can we bring our own baby food, or have baby food prepared there?
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Children's wakame (seaweed) udon and baby food are available, and commercially available baby food can be plated for you in the kitchen. Please request this in advance or select it as an option. You may also bring your own baby food. You may also bring your own baby food.
What are the meal options and rates for children?
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Elementary school children can choose either a kaiseki course with a few fewer dishes than the adult version, at 70% of the adult rate, or a kids' meal, at 50% of the adult rate.
Can we have our meals in our room?
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As a rule, meals are not served as in-room dining; they are served at the restaurant. However, the veranda-glamping breakfast for Koyu guests can be eaten in your room. Dining in a private room is possible.
Can we stay with our children beyond the room's stated capacity?
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Children may stay beyond the stated capacity when co-sleeping without using a bed or futon.
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