Matsunamiso

🌅Showa-retro tatami rooms and char kaiseki right on the shore of Lake Biwa

Shiga · Matsunamiso

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A homely inn facing Lake Biwa

• 🏠A family-style inn in Makino, Takashima, Shiga, right in front of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake.
• 🕰️The main building keeps its Showa-era retro feel, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere.
• 🌲The annex, a short way from the main building, is set back from the lake and quiet; it can be booked exclusively.

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Lake Biwa on your doorstep

• 🌊The main building sits on the lakeshore, with direct access to the water from inside.
• 🌅Sunrise over the lake from the rooms is a highlight, and the scenery changes through the seasons.
• 🏖️In summer you can swim at Takagihama Beach right in front of the inn.

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Tatami rooms

• 📻The Showa Retro 8-mat room (1–3 guests) keeps furniture handed down from the previous generation.
• 🛏️The spacious Japanese rooms (10 and 14 mats, 3–6 guests) are divided by fusuma, and the neighboring room is never given to other guests.
• 🧺Towels, tea set, yukata, electric kettle, hair dryer, air purifier and humidifier are provided; the fridge is shared. All rooms are non-smoking and Wi-Fi covers the whole building.

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Omi beef and char

• 🐟The signature is a kaiseki with salt-grilled iwana char raised in conditions like a natural mountain stream.
• 🥩Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu, is offered as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu courses.
• 🍳Breakfast is mainly Japanese, and in summer there are barbecues by the lake.

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Baths

• 🛁There are two baths, which can be reserved privately by time slot.
• 🕓Bathing hours are 16:00–22:00; ask in advance for morning baths.
• 🧴Shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, face wash, cleansing oil and styling products are provided.

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Cyclist-friendly

• 🚲The inn is on the slow course of Biwaichi, the cycling route around Lake Biwa.
• 🔧Bike tools are on hand, and bicycles can be brought inside.
• 🏅It is certified as a cyclist-friendly inn.

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Nearby sights

• 🌳On the way to Makino Highland, about 500 metasequoia trees line a 2.4 km avenue.
• ⛩️Shirahige Shrine, famous for its torii standing in the lake, and the Japan Heritage stone walls of Kaizu are nearby.
• ⛴️The pier for boats to Chikubu Island is 15 minutes by car, and discounted Hakodateyama ski lift tickets are sold at the inn in winter.

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Access

• 🚃8 minutes on foot from JR Makino Station.
• ❄️Northern Shiga can get snow; winter tires are required on days when snow is forecast.
• 🕒Check-in 15:00–20:00, check-out by 10:00.

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Tatami rooms

• 📻The Showa Retro 8-mat room (1–3 guests) keeps furniture handed down from the previous generation.
• 🛏️The spacious Japanese rooms (10 and 14 mats, 3–6 guests) are divided by fusuma, and the neighboring room is never given to other guests.
• 🧺Towels, tea set, yukata, electric kettle, hair dryer, air purifier and humidifier are provided; the fridge is shared. All rooms are non-smoking and Wi-Fi covers the whole building.

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Omi beef and char

• 🐟The signature is a kaiseki with salt-grilled iwana char raised in conditions like a natural mountain stream.
• 🥩Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu, is offered as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu courses.
• 🍳Breakfast is mainly Japanese, and in summer there are barbecues by the lake.

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A modest Showa-retro inn with Lake Biwa at its doorstep, loved for its char and Omi beef dinners and lake views. Note that the two baths are regular (non-onsen) baths reserved by time slot, and the rooms keep their old-fashioned look.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsunamiso?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Matsunamiso located?

It is in Takashima. Address: 763-1 Nishihama, Makinocho.

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.