Shin-Oumi Bekkan

🍱A Seta River dining ryokan serving Lake Biwa kaiseki since 1959

Shiga · Shin-Oumi Bekkan

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A Dining Ryokan by the Seta River

• 🏯Founded in 1959, this ryokan known for its cuisine sits right by Lake Biwa and the Seta River in Matsubara-cho, Otsu.
• 🍶Meals are built on seasonal Shiga ingredients, with sake and local brews chosen to match.
• 🌊Dining in private rooms overlooking the riverside is at the heart of the stay.

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Kokoku Kaiseki and Omi Beef

• 🐟The Kokoku Kaiseki is a seasonal course rich in freshwater fish caught in Shiga.
• 🥩The Omi Beef Kaiseki pairs grilled and simmered Omi beef with kaiseki dishes, with a steak option available.
• 🍲Seasonal courses feature pike conger, eel, wild boar, duck and soft-shelled turtle, plus Japanese beef sukiyaki or shabu-shabu and the house specialty ebi-mame.

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Dining Rooms with River Views

• 🪟Shugetsu is a private dining room overlooking the Seta River for about 15 guests.
• 🪑Hira also looks out on the river, seats twenty-plus, and offers legged chairs that are easy on the back and knees.
• 🎉The Biwa and Omi rooms combine for banquets of 60-plus, and a dining space for up to 100 is also available.

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River-Side and Town-Side Rooms

• 🌅Seiran and Kihan are tatami rooms with windows facing the Seta River; Seiran has a unit bath.
• 🚪Matsu/Take on the town side is divided by sliding fusuma doors that open into one large space (no river view).
• 🧴All rooms have Wi-Fi, yukata, a fridge, hair dryer, air purifier and humidifier, plus amenities such as toothbrushes, razors and skin lotion.

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Separate Large Baths

• 🛁There are separate large baths for men and women, tiled tubs with windows.
• 🕓Bathing hours run from 16:00 to 08:00 the next morning.
• ℹ️The official site does not describe the baths as hot springs, and most rooms share the bath, washbasin and toilet.

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Facilities and House Info

• 🛗The building has a lobby and an elevator.
• 🕓Check-in is 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00.
• 📞Phone inquiries are taken from 11:00 to 21:00.

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Nearby Sights

• ⛩️Ishiyama-dera, tied to Murasaki Shikibu and The Tale of Genji, is 5 minutes by car.
• 🏞️Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park on Lake Biwa and Mt. Hiei are also nearby highlights.
• 🛍️AEON Mall Kusatsu is 8 minutes by car, and Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto is 34 minutes by car.

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Access and Parking

• 🚃The nearest stations are JR Ishiyama (from JR Kyoto) or Keihan Ishiyama (from Keihan Sanjo via Hama-Otsu).
• 🚗About 5 minutes from Seta-Nishi IC on the Meishin Expressway, about 8 minutes from Ishiyama IC on the Keiji Bypass, and about 8 minutes from Seta-Higashi IC.
• 🅿️Parking is available, and groups of 10 or more can reserve a free shuttle bus (ask about the service area).

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Dining Rooms with River Views

• 🪟Shugetsu is a private dining room overlooking the Seta River for about 15 guests.
• 🪑Hira also looks out on the river, seats twenty-plus, and offers legged chairs that are easy on the back and knees.
• 🎉The Biwa and Omi rooms combine for banquets of 60-plus, and a dining space for up to 100 is also available.

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River-Side and Town-Side Rooms

• 🌅Seiran and Kihan are tatami rooms with windows facing the Seta River; Seiran has a unit bath.
• 🚪Matsu/Take on the town side is divided by sliding fusuma doors that open into one large space (no river view).
• 🧴All rooms have Wi-Fi, yukata, a fridge, hair dryer, air purifier and humidifier, plus amenities such as toothbrushes, razors and skin lotion.

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A cuisine-focused ryokan where you can enjoy Shiga lake fish and Omi beef kaiseki while looking out on the Seta River. Note that no hot spring is mentioned, and rooms other than Seiran share the bath and toilet.

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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 Shin-Oumi Bekkan?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Shin-Oumi Bekkan located?

It is in Otsu. Address: 18-10 Matsubaracho.

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.