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title: "Biwako Hanakaido, Otsu: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Biwako Hanakaido in Otsu: rated 8.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Ryokan · ★★★★
# Biwako Hanakaido

Ogoto 1-chome, Otsu, Japan

8.9 ·  Excellent 249 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 30 in Otsu ·  5.0 Location score
## About Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Hanakaido is a ryokan in Ogoto 1-chome, Otsu, Japan. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 249 reviews. Facilities include spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Otsu. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 54 km away.

- **Type:** Ryokan

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 43

- **Floors:** 6

- **Opened:** 1941

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 12

1-1-3, Ogoto, Otsu

## How Biwako Hanakaido scores

Better rated than 86% of hotels in Otsu

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **5.0**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **5.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Otsu average

## Amenities

SpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **38**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">雄琴温泉駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">54 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">121 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Otsu</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Biwako Hanakaido: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Biwako Hanakaido. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by ryokan. Shuttle offerings at the ryokan enhance the ease of discovering Otsu. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the ryokan. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Biwako Hanakaido is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the ryokan offers blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Biwako Hanakaido, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the ryokan can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a refrigerator can be found. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within ryokan. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at ryokan are always available for your satisfaction. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from ryokan's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Biwako Hanakaido. Unwind after a long day by stopping by massage, spa and sauna to rejuvenate your senses.

### Compare

## Compare Biwako Hanakaido with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Biwako Hanakaido

### How do guests rate Biwako Hanakaido?

Biwako Hanakaido has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 249 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Otsu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Biwako Hanakaido?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Biwako Hanakaido?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Biwako Hanakaido from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 54 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Biwako Hanakaido have?

Biwako Hanakaido has 43 rooms on 6 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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