11 of the Best Family-Friendly Hotels & Ryokan near Lake Biwa in Shiga!

There are many spots around Lake Biwa that the whole family, from small children to adults, can enjoy. A popular option is to take a cruise on the paddle steamer "Michigan" that cruises around South Lake. In addition to enjoying a 360-degree panorama on the sky deck, events are also held on board. Also, at Shiga Lake Biwa Museum, you can get up close to various creatures of Lake Biwa! There is an observation deck at Yumemigaoka on Mt. Hiei where you can enjoy the cycle monorail and super slide.

Traveling with children comes with many challenges. You worry not only about sleeping and meal, but also about bathing, such as whether you can sleep soundly and safely and whether your child has something to eat. Moreover, the amount of luggage for children such as diapers, wipes, and pajamas alone can be quite large. So this time, we chose hotels and ryokan that are family-friendly, such as being within walking distance of Lake Biwa, offering plenty of goods and services for in-room dining, and offering private dining.

`` Biwako Hotel'' is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Keihan ``Biwako-Hamaotsu Station''. There is a pedestrian bridge directly connected to the hotel from the station, so it is safe even if you are bringing children. The concept is "Resort & Relax." This resort hotel boasts a location overlooking the majestic Lake Biwa and the mountains of Hiei and Hira. The boarding point for the paddle steamer "Michigan" that cruises Lake Biwa is also just a short walk from the hotel! For breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet with over 30 types of bread, cereal, fruit, and more.

All rooms have lake views, so you and your family can relax and enjoy the resort feeling. This is a luxury floor "Aqua Royal Suite" room with a combined living and bedroom area of 100 square meters. A baby bed that can be used up to 2 years old is free of charge, and children's pajamas (luxury floor only) are also available, so you can stay with peace of mind.

Summer fun is at the garden pool inside the hotel. The pool, modeled after Lake Biwa, is divided into one for adults and one for children. Playing in the water while looking at Lake Biwa is a luxury. The hotel also has a natural onsen called ``Ruri no Yu'' overlooking Lake Biwa, where you can relax in the spacious indoor bath or open-air bath. The cool evening breeze feels great on the rooftop terrace with a great view.

About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Otsu Station. Located 136 meters above ground on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is a resort with lake view rooms. This room is a Japanese modern style on the lake floor. It is a Japanese-Western style room perfect for families.

A pool in the shape of Lake Biwa is open only during the summer! It is 90m long and 23m wide at its widest point. There is also a 30cm deep children's pool, so even little ones can play to their heart's content. If you get tired after playing in the pool, you can easily return to your room and take a rest. Deck chairs can be rented for a fee, so parents can relax and watch their children play in the pool.

Breakfast and dinner are served at a buffet restaurant, and for dinner you can choose from a variety of restaurants, including French, Japanese, and Chinese. In the summer, dinner at a barbecue restaurant is popular. Enjoy a lively time with the family while grilling meat and vegetables in an open lakeside location. It will be a special memory of your summer vacation.

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If you use the reservation-based shuttle bus, you can get to the original shiphouse "Biwako no Senmatsu" in about 10 minutes from JR "Ishiyama Station" and about 15 minutes from Keihan "Hamaotsu Station". This is ryokan that takes pride in its fresh seafood, and all of the rooms are relaxing Japanese-style rooms.

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There are a variety of room types available, including rooms overlooking Lake Biwa, as shown in the photo, and rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy bathing at your child's own pace. Amenities include children's toothbrushes, mini towels, and slippers, as well as yukata for infants. The hotel also offers a private open-air bath called "Kogetsuso" (fee required, advance reservation required) for families to enjoy alone. There is a dedicated rest room, which is convenient for changing children's clothes or for changing their mood when they are fussy. There are also sofas and TVs, so you can relax and cool down after the bath.

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"Biwako Senmatsu" is famous for its luxurious boat-sized dishes. The inn's signature flavors are lined up with a focus on seasonal seafood. We also recommend the Kaiseki cuisine, where you can fully enjoy Omi beef, and the simple Kaiseki cuisine, where you can enjoy a well-balanced combination of delicacies from the mountains and the sea. meal will be served at the in-house restaurant, but dinner can also be meal in a private room for an additional fee and reservation required.

Behind you is the lush green mountains of the Hiei Mountains, and in front of you is Lake Biwa. Surrounded by lush nature, Biwako Ryokusuitei is about a 7-minute ride on the free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto onsen Station. This is the Biwa no Kaze Japanese-style twin room, which comes with an open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa. Rooms with open-air baths allow you to bathe whenever you like, so it's perfect for families with babies.

Dinner is a multi-course meal using seasonal ingredients. For children, they serve a luxurious multi-course meal with a few fewer dishes than the adult menu, and for babies, they also provide udon noodles and baby food. They also provide paper aprons and you can rent a baby bed at the restaurant. Breakfast is a buffet where you can eat as much as you like of whatever you like.

There is a spacious large public bath within the hotel, and the atmospheric open-air bath is also popular. Here's what you can enjoy after taking a bath: the "After-bath Library." There will be free coffee, juice, and popsicles, which are sure to get the kids excited! You can cool down while looking out at the courtyard, and there is also a corner where you can enjoy hand and foot baths.

Dantokan Kikunoya is located about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Ogoto onsen Station. They are proud of onsen that flow directly from the source and their cuisine that focuses on local ingredients. This is the Hanon, a room with a semi-open-air bath where you can stay with your pet. Both dinner and breakfast are in-room dining, and the tatami mats, sliding doors, and paper screens are made of strong materials that can be wiped clean. Of course, you can also choose a room that does not allow pets.

Ogoto onsen is said to have great beauty benefits. There are indoor and outdoor baths in the large public bath, but if you are visiting with the family, we recommend using the private baths. The private open-air onsen bath "Koyuden" offers a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. There is also a rest area where you can relax and cool off after bathing. The bath time is a little long at 60 minutes, so you can take your time getting ready and bathing at your own pace.

The menu includes seasonal banquet dishes using local ingredients such as Omi rice and Omi beef, as well as a wide variety of bespoke dishes such as Omi beef sukiyaki, steak, and sashimi. There is also a children's meal that includes fried shrimp and rice balls that are popular with children. Allergies can be accommodated with advance notice. Enjoy a dinner full of smiles with the whole family.

Biwako Hanakaido is located on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa, about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto onsen Station. The building has a lovely Taisho-era romantic atmosphere, and there are a variety of rooms, from calming Japanese-style rooms to modern Western-style rooms, but for families, we recommend the special room (pictured) with an open-air bath or a Japanese-Western room. There are also free baby items available for rental (first come, first served), such as diaper bins, baby wipes, toys, children's tableware, children's chairs, cradles, and cribs.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal with Omi beef, fish from Lake Biwa, and locally grown vegetables. You can also add bespoke dishes or upgrade your dishes if you like. For children, you need to make a reservation in advance, and there will be a children's set and a plate lunch. There is a fee, but if there is a vacancy, you can also use a private room at the restaurant. It's also a good idea to relax and enjoy meal with just your family.

You can take a relaxing bath with just your family in the open-air bath in your room or the private open-air bath that can be used by 3 to 4 people, but the large public bath is also spacious and comfortable! Enjoy a leisurely visit to the hot springs with your family, including ``Bankara no Yu'' (pictured), where you can relax by resting your head on a wooden platform that looks like a floating island, ``Haikara no Yu'', which has a traditional shape, and an atmospheric open-air bath. in. We also provide yukata and geta for children.

Approximately 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto onsen Station. ` Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi'' is one of the largest inns in Ogoto Onsen, located on the shores of Lake onsen. The recommended room is the spacious ``Kyo Omi'' with an open-air bath and a total of more than 20 tatami mats. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa from the window. The room is spacious and has tatami mats, so the children can play freely. Of course, the open-air bath in your room is also onsen, so you can relax and enjoy it with your family.

Dinner is a multi-course meal using local ingredients and enjoying the flavors of the season. You can also enjoy the upgraded "Omi beef shabu-shabu"! There is also a private meal room, which is great for small children. Don't worry about your surroundings, and please calm down and enjoy meal.

One of the hotel's pride is this Lake Biwa observation bath. Relax and unwind by looking at the open, sparkling blue lake during the day, and at night at the lights floating in the darkness. There are four types of private baths, so you can enjoy them with your kids, and parents can take turns bathing in the observation bath, so you can enjoy some alone time.

About 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Katata Station, Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is a 274-room lakeside resort hotel. We have a variety of room types, from spacious superior rooms to relaxing Japanese-style rooms and premier rooms with onsen baths. This is a baby room with baby goods and toys. The restroom also has a trash can for diapers and wipes. We also provide services such as pajamas, toiletries, and body soap for children, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you have to carry.

"Grill & Dining G" on the 12th floor has a great view, and you can enjoy seasonal flavors in courses and buffets, including grilled dishes dynamically prepared with local Shiga ingredients. Masu. There is a children's plate on the children's menu, and you can also bring your own baby food. In addition to child chairs, the restaurant also has baby cots, so you can rest assured that your baby is safe.

One of the things Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is proud of is its planetarium. Various programs are shown every day, so the whole family can enjoy it. There is also a kids' room on the first floor of the hotel, equipped with a ball pool, blocks, picture books, and more, so it's a great place to have fun when you can't go sightseeing because of the rain, or when you have a little free time before going out or before meal.

Ajikaku no Yado Futabaso offers free shuttle service from JR Hikone Station, Maibara Station, and other locations in Hikone city. ryokan is proud of its cuisine and is located near Matsubara Swimming Pool, famous for the Birdman Contest. There are 14 Japanese-modern rooms. Some rooms have a bathroom and toilet, so it's perfect for families with babies who are worried about bath time. You can spend a relaxing time with your family, crawling on the tatami mats or taking a nap.

You can stay here without worrying, as we provide baby futons, baby baths, and air purifiers for you to borrow. There is also a spacious public bath in the building, but if you are still a little worried about your child's onsen, why not use the baby bath in a room with a bathtub? Plush toys and other toys are also provided, so you can have as much fun as you want in your room after sightseeing or playing outside!
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Dinner is filled with ingredients from the lake country, including Omi beef, Omi vegetables, Omi rice, and fish from Lake Biwa. In winter, Futabaso's famous duck hotpot is also recommended. There is no set menu as the Kaiseki course is prepared using ingredients purchased that day. Please enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime taste. You can also in-room dining, so enjoy a relaxing meal with just your family without worrying about your surroundings.

"Hikone Castle Resort & Spa" is about an 8-minute walk from JR "Hikone Station" and about a 5-minute walk from the front gate of the national treasure "Hikone Castle", making it a recommended hotel for sightseeing at "Hikone Castle". Transfers must be reserved in advance. If you call when you arrive at the station, they will pick you up at Hikone Station, which is helpful if you are traveling with children who have a stroller or a lot of luggage. Since it's a great opportunity, let's choose a ``castle view'' room that overlooks ``Hikone Castle.'' There is a fee for a baby bed, but you can borrow items such as children's yukatas, diaper buckets, and auxiliary toilet seats for free.

For dinner, you can choose from "Omi Dining Kissho" where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine, or "Omi Teppanyaki Houou" where you can enjoy teppanyaki with a realistic feel. Both restaurants have children's menus, so you don't have to worry. Breakfast at this hotel is also popular. You can enjoy light and fluffy tempura and tempura tea in golden broth at the buffet. There is also an abundance of fermented foods that aid digestion!

The spacious bath overlooks the castle tower of Hikone Castle, hence the name "Castle Viewing Bath." The baths are filled with soothing relaxation facilities, including the artificial carbonated spring "Silky Bath" and the "Rock Bath Bench," from which you can even see the castle while sitting. Even babies can bathe, but at night the baths are lit up, creating a fantastical landscape, so why not take turns enjoying a relaxing bath on your own after putting the kids to bed?

It is approximately 800m from JR Nagahama Station to Hotel & Resorts Nagahama. It's about a 10-minute walk, or a short distance by using the free shuttle bus. There are rooms with themes such as the Sengoku period and the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival, but for families, the Japanese-Western style suites are spacious and comfortable. There is a bathroom in the room, but the ``Nagahama Taiko onsen'' in the hotel, which is connected to Lord Taiko Hideyoshi, is also pleasant, and both the men's and women's baths are equipped with high chairs, so you can enjoy it with your family with peace of mind. Yo.

In the morning and evening, you can enjoy the group's original buffet. The dinner buffet includes roast beef, tempura, sashimi, and more, and it's fun to make your own bowl. At the breakfast buffet, you can enjoy "BLT Beef Burger" and Eggs Benedict. There is also a heating service for baby food, so feel free to bring your favorite food with you.

There are two pools open only in the summer: a rectangular pool for adults and a circular pool for children. The deepest part of the children's pool is 50cm. You can bring in toys up to 120cm deep, so it's a good idea to bring a swim ring.

Traveling with children may seem like a difficult experience, but if you look around, you'll find that there are surprisingly many services that support the child-rearing generation, which can make your trip even more enjoyable. Reducing stress during your stay will leave not only the children but also mom and dad smiling and feeling refreshed. Check out the family-friendly hotels and ryokan and enjoy your trip to Lake Biwa to the fullest.