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후타바소

Biwakohan Mikaku no Yado Futabaso

Shiga onsen ryokan — The closest you can sleep to Lake Biwa

★ 3.0TrustYou 91/100 · 35 reviews|HikoneFrom ₩309,888 / night (2 adults)
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ABOUT

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🌊The closest you can sleep to Lake Biwa

Shiga · Biwakohan Mikaku no Yado Futabaso

The Only Inn Right on the Water
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The Only Inn Right on the Water

  • 🌊The one ryokan in Hikone that sits directly on the shore of Lake Biwa
  • 🏝️Lake views from the rooms, taking in the Takashima range and Chikubushima island
  • 🚗One minute by car to the lake, seven to Castle Road
Rooms That Hold the Lake
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Rooms That Hold the Lake

  • 🛏️Fourteen rooms, each individually styled, most of them facing Lake Biwa
  • 🪵'Hira', the special room with exposed beams, has its own sauna and open-air bath
  • 🌅Ten rooms upstairs and four down, in tatami and bed layouts
The Hira and Ibuki Suites
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The Hira and Ibuki Suites

  • ♨️'Hira' sleeps up to four, with lake views from its private open-air bath
  • 🛁'Ibuki' spreads across 95 square meters with tatami, beds and an open-air bath
  • 👨‍👩‍👧'Kogane' and 'Toki' suit families and guests traveling with children
The Tanabata no Yu Bathhouse
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The Tanabata no Yu Bathhouse

  • ♨️Separate men's and women's baths, 'Tanabata no Yu', on the ground floor
  • 🧖Generous tubs for soaking the travel out of you
  • 🌙A bath taken in the quiet of the lakeshore
Kaiseki of Lake Biwa
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Kaiseki of Lake Biwa

  • 🐟Kaiseki built on the lake's seasons: ayu in spring, eel in summer
  • 🥩A premium course serving Omi beef three different ways
  • 🍲Duck hot pot in winter and other nabe through the year
The Table at an Inn Known for Flavor
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The Table at an Inn Known for Flavor

  • 🍶Seasonal Shiga produce, bought fresh at market each day
  • 🍚A range of courses starting from the 7,000-yen Seiko menu
  • 🦆Kaiseki, nabe kaiseki and other plans to match the occasion
Comfortable Facilities
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Comfortable Facilities

  • 🏮Well-equipped common areas, banquet hall included
  • 🚶An easy layout that flows straight out to a lakeshore walk
  • 🛎️The attentive service you would expect of an inn built on its cooking
Four Seasons on Lake Biwa
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Four Seasons on Lake Biwa

  • 🌄Morning light rising off the water, with Chikubushima in silhouette
  • 🌸From spring ayu to winter duck, the lake marks the seasons on the plate
  • 📷Views of Lake Biwa only an inn at the water's edge can offer

Futabaso is the only inn in Hikone that stands right at the water's edge, filling the day with rooms that hold the whole lake and lakeside flavors that change with the season. From the private open-air bath of the Hira suite, with Chikubushima in view, comes the closest night's sleep to Lake Biwa there is.

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비와호까지 도보 1분.‘손님을 집처럼 대접하다’... 고객님께서 우리 집처럼 편히 지내시기를 바랍니다. 시가현의 식재료를 중심으로, 오미규와 비와송·은어 등 호수의 생선과 풍요로운 시가의 땅에서 자란 채소, 오미쌀을 가족이나 친구들과 함께 즐기세요.

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Know Before You Go · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. Fees The following fees and deposits a…Read more ↓

Know Before You Go · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. Fees The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. · Fee for full breakfast: JPY 1080 per person (approximately) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

FAQ

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What are the check-in and check-out times at 후타바소?
Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is 후타바소 located?
It is in Shiga Hikone. Address: 1377 Matsubara, Hikone-shi, Shiga.
How much does one night cost?
Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩309,888 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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91/100

35 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

16:00

16:00 ~ 22:00

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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