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오고토 온천 비와코 료쿠스이테이

Ogoto Onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei

Shiga onsen ryokan — An evening where the mind unwinds in the glow of Lake Biwa

★ 4.5TrustYou 94/100 · 2,709 reviews|OtsuFrom ₩554,354 / night (2 adults)
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ABOUT

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🌊An evening where the mind unwinds in the glow of Lake Biwa

Shiga · Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto Onsen, a Beautiful-Skin Bath for 1,200 Years
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Ogoto Onsen, a Beautiful-Skin Bath for 1,200 Years

  • ♨️The authentic source of Ogoto Onsen, opened by the monk Saicho at the foot of Mt. Hiei some 1,200 years ago
  • 💧A clear, colorless alkaline simple spring (pH 9.07, about 25.6°C) known for beautiful skin
  • 🌿Said to ease neuralgia, muscle pain, poor circulation, and fatigue, while leaving skin smooth
Two Large Baths: Genji for Men, Yudate for Women
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Two Large Baths: Genji for Men, Yudate for Women

  • 🌲The men's bath 'Genji' has a wood deck and a reclining bath that glows softly at night
  • 🪨The women's bath 'Yudate' features a rare rock bath carved from stone
  • 🌌An open, airy bath you can preview in a 360-degree virtual tour
Nordic Barrel Sauna
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Nordic Barrel Sauna

  • 🔥A cylindrical barrel sauna of Nordic wood, where loyly heat circulates efficiently
  • 🧖A sauna zone complete with self-service aroma loyly, a cold plunge, and outdoor air rest
  • ⏰Free for overnight guests, open 3:00pm–midnight and 6:00–9:00am
Mirror-Water Courtyard and Bathside Library
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Mirror-Water Courtyard and Bathside Library

  • 🍵The post-bath 'Yuagari Library' lounge, serving coffee, juice, and ice treats
  • 👣A hand bath and foot bath set around a mirror-still courtyard pool
  • 🍁Crepe myrtle in summer and maple leaves in autumn, mirrored perfectly on the water's surface
Omi Beef Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki
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Omi Beef Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki

  • 🥩Only certified Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu brands and a Shiga specialty
  • 🍲A seasonal kaiseki centered on A4-grade-or-higher Omi beef shabu-shabu
  • 🌸A culinary philosophy of capturing the season in each hand-prepared dish
Dining Facing Lake Biwa
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Dining Facing Lake Biwa

  • 🍽️At lake-view dining room 'Kaze no Ne,' grill Omi beef yourself on a tabletop IH cooktop
  • 🔥Private dining room 'Shiki,' with an open kitchen, serves dishes hot and fresh
  • 🍕Breakfast buffet features carefully prepared dishes like wood-fired oven pizza and yuba shabu-shabu
A Resort Terrace of Stars and Water
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A Resort Terrace of Stars and Water

  • ✨At night, terrace 'Aono' glows as though dusted with stardust, lit by light and flame
  • 🍷A complimentary happy hour of wine and herb water, 4:30–6:00pm
  • 🎹Night views of Lake Biwa at lounge bar 'Vermillion,' where a self-playing piano fills the air
Free Shuttle from Ogoto-Onsen Station
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Free Shuttle from Ogoto-Onsen Station

  • 🚆About 20 minutes from Kyoto Station on the JR Kosei Line to Ogoto-Onsen Station
  • 🚌About 7 minutes from the station on the inn's green shuttle bus (call upon arrival)
  • 🅿️A lakeside resort on the west shore of Lake Biwa, with rooms offering onsen-piped open-air baths

Backed by Mt. Hiei and facing Lake Biwa, Biwako Ryokusuitei is a lakeside ryokan where a 1,200-year-old beautiful-skin bath, Omi beef kaiseki, and a starlit terrace come together for a night that lingers long in memory.

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비와코의 서쪽 오고토 온천 뒤로는 푸르게 우거진 히에이산 계열을 등지고, 앞쪽으로는 탁 트인 비와코를 조망할 수 있는 호숫가의 위치입니다. 간사이 국제공항에서는 전철로 약 2시간, JR 오고토 온천역에서 셔틀버스가 있습니다.자동차로도 고속도로를 이용해 약 1시간 40분 걸립니다.세계유산 히에이산 엔랴쿠지에는 자동차로 30분이면 갈 수 있습니다. 총 객실 69실 중 80%가 노천탕이 딸린 객실로 되어 있으며, 오고토 온천의 온천수가 공급되어 비와코의 전망을 즐길 수 있는 개방감 넘치는 료칸입니다. 음식도 하츠미와 무코즈케에 선보이는 본격 가이세키 요리는, 지역 농가의 오미 쌀과 최고급 인증 오미규를 사용한 지역 생산 소비를 중시하고 있습니다. 대욕장에는 나무의 온기를 느낄 수 있는 여성용 욕탕과 암반탕에 누울…Read more ↓

비와코의 서쪽 오고토 온천 뒤로는 푸르게 우거진 히에이산 계열을 등지고, 앞쪽으로는 탁 트인 비와코를 조망할 수 있는 호숫가의 위치입니다. 간사이 국제공항에서는 전철로 약 2시간, JR 오고토 온천역에서 셔틀버스가 있습니다.자동차로도 고속도로를 이용해 약 1시간 40분 걸립니다.세계유산 히에이산 엔랴쿠지에는 자동차로 30분이면 갈 수 있습니다. 총 객실 69실 중 80%가 노천탕이 딸린 객실로 되어 있으며, 오고토 온천의 온천수가 공급되어 비와코의 전망을 즐길 수 있는 개방감 넘치는 료칸입니다. 음식도 하츠미와 무코즈케에 선보이는 본격 가이세키 요리는, 지역 농가의 오미 쌀과 최고급 인증 오미규를 사용한 지역 생산 소비를 중시하고 있습니다. 대욕장에는 나무의 온기를 느낄 수 있는 여성용 욕탕과 암반탕에 누울 수 있는 남성용 욕탕 두 곳이 있어 온천을 즐길 수 있습니다.대욕장을 나오면 수면을 비추는 중정이 있어 족욕을 하며 환상적인 분위기의 중정을 볼 수 있도록 되어 있습니다.중정 옆에는 욕탕 후의 라이브러리가 있으며, 커피와 주스 외에 아이스캔디도 무료로 제공되고 있습니다. 주변에는 히에이산 외에도 몬젠마치 사카모토, 비와코 테라스, 메타세콰이어 가로수길, 라 코리나 오미하치만 등 인기 관광지가 있으며, 카누와 서핑 등 비와코 액티비티도 근처에 있습니다.

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FACILITIES

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  • 스파
  • 전 구역 금연
  • 객실 초고속 인터넷

POLICY

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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 buffet breakfast: JPY 2160 for adults and JPY 2160 for children (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 오고토 온천 비와코 료쿠스이테이?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
What onsen and bath facilities are available?
Guests can use: 스파.
Where is 오고토 온천 비와코 료쿠스이테이 located?
It is in Shiga Otsu. Address: 6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu-shi, Shiga.
How much does one night cost?
Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩554,354 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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94/100

2,709 reviews

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in

15:00

15:00 ~ 19:30

Check-out

10:00

Until 10:00

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