Make memories with your pet♪ 6 recommended hotels and cottages on Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, has many places where you can feel nature, such as Shirahige Shrine and Ukimido, both of which are famous as scenic power spots. In addition, there are places around Lake Biwa where you can enjoy with your pet, such as "Biwako Valley" where you can take your dog to the top of the mountain by ropeway, and "Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park Nagisa's Terrace" where you can bring your dog with you to restaurants and cafes! If you can refresh with your pet while looking at Lake Biwa, it will be the best memory.

There are many inns around Lake Biwa that are pet-friendly, such as rooms with dog runs and meals for dogs. There are also inns with onsen, so owners can refresh themselves to the fullest. If you can spend the whole time with your pet, your pet will surely be happy♡ We will introduce you to an inn where the whole family can spend a wonderful day.

"Regina Resorts Biwako Nagahama" is a 15-room inn located in Nagahama, a castle town in the Kohoku region. In front of the hotel, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Nagahama Kohoku area, which was selected as one of the 100 Best Sunsets in Japan, while taking a walk with your dog. In addition, the hotel has a full-time staff who has been specially trained in animals, so you can feel at ease during your stay. All guest rooms have a lake view, and this deluxe room on the first floor has a semi-open-air bath and a private garden. The floor of the room is made of non-slip material, so it is gentle on your dog's feet.

This hotel has plenty of amenities for dogs, such as cages, tableware, snacks, toilet sheets, and etiquette bags for walking. We also have a crate (cage) and tableware for large dogs. There are leash hooks in various places in the guest room, and there is a gate to prevent jumping out in front of the entrance.

All guest rooms have open-air baths where you can enjoy onsen (semi-open-air baths only on the 1st floor). If you open the bathroom window in the deluxe room on the first floor, you can enjoy onsen while watching your dog playing in the private garden. You can also use the large public bath at the adjacent ryokan" Hamakogetsu". Relax and unwind in the bath with a view of the beautiful Lake Biwa.

For dinner, please enjoy the Omi Beef Kaiseki dinner which uses plenty of Omi Beef, a brand name beef from Shiga. You can enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine at meal, which is a long-established restaurant ryokan" Hamakogetsu". meal The unique aroma and tenderness of Omi beef is irresistibly delicious! meal You can enjoy both dinner and breakfast at in-room dining, so you can stay by your dog's side all the time ♡.

Biwako Matsunoura Bettei is a onsen resort hotel located on the shores of Lake Biwa in Otsu City where you can stay with your dog. All 10 rooms have an open-onsen spring bath and you can see the beautiful Lake Biwa. This is the garden suite "Hisen" with a private dog run. The rooms are equipped with necessary dog equipment such as cages, toilet sheets, tableware, and etiquette bags.

This Garden Suite room comes with a private dog run. You can play freely without worrying about other dogs. Also, you can see your dog playing from the open-air bath, so you can onsen assured while bathing.

For dinner, at the dining "Gamōno" on the first floor, you can enjoy one dish using "Omi beef" only the highest A5 rank, as well as seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the head chef. It is also recommended to enjoy wine and local sake (additional fee) selected by the head chef with your meal. In addition, dogs are allowed in the dining room, and you can enjoy cooking ♪ while looking at the dog park and garden outside, and you can order a buffet exclusively for dogs and Omi beef charcoal grill roast (additional fee) to let your dog eat what he likes.

There are two dog runs in the hotel, one for small dogs and one for medium and large dogs, where you can enjoy the nature of Matsunoura. You can play without a leash, so your dog will have a blast! There is also this Wan Wan onsen (charged) where you can shampoo and blow your hair. Take care of your pet dog, enjoy an aroma massage, and enjoy communication time.

Dantokan Kikunoya is an inn located in Ogoto onsen on the west side of Lake Biwa, with its charm of warm lights and hospitality. If you stay with your pet dog, you will receive nice benefits such as original bandanas and dog treats. Dogs up to 8 kg can be used, and you can stay in this Western-style room with a living room and bedroom with an open-air bath, or a 12-tatami room dedicated to pets. Rooms with open-air baths and rooms with semi-open-air baths are equipped with dog equipment such as cages, adhesive tape, tableware, and dedicated dust boxes.

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In the guest rooms with onsen-open-air hot spring baths where you can stay with pets, there is an open-air bath for dogs next to the bath. You can enjoy the natural onsen with your dog and you will be very satisfied♪ You can also enjoy the Ogoto onsen, which are said to be highly effective for beautiful skin, in the large public baths and open-air baths. The private open onsen bath with a view (for a fee) is also recommended as it offers a sense of openness and a view of Lake Biwa in every season.

For dinner, enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with local ingredients in your room. At the Omi Beef Kaiseki, you can enjoy the taste of Lake Biwa, such as Omi Beef Nigiri Sushi, Omi Beef Steak, and Omi Rice Koshihikari. Dogs can also order meal such as Omi beef steak and white fish (extra charge). Let's enjoy meal together.

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"L'Hotel du Lac" is a small auberge with 15 rooms located in the Lake Biwa Quasi-National Park in the Kohoku area. The room we stayed in is the "Dog Friendly Villa Twin Room with Terrace," which is limited to two groups per day. The room has a private terrace and is suitable for both small and large dogs. Another nice thing is that all the drinks in the refrigerators are free. Dogs are not allowed, but there are two private family baths (tax not included) on site.

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The rooms are fully equipped with dog supplies such as cages, toilet sheets, dishes, and etiquette bags. It's convenient because you don't have to pack much for your dog. There is also a microwave, so you can heat up homemade food for your dog. After taking a break in your room, we recommend taking your dog for a walk on the vast grounds, which cover an area of about 130,000 square meters.

If you choose a plan with dinner, you can enjoy seasonal dishes that can only be eaten here at the restaurant "SOWER", which is scheduled to reopen in the spring of 2022, made using the blessings of Hubei and surrounding ingredients. . Enjoy a meal that uses "Omi beef" and "Biwa trout". Dogs cannot accompany you to the restaurant, so please leave them in the cage in your room.

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"Hotel Biwa Dog" is a hotel located in Hikone, in the northeastern part of Lake Biwa. In the room, it is attractive that you can spend time with your dog in all spaces including the bed. You can also use the restaurant, cafe and bar in the hotel with your dog. There are 10 guest rooms in the main building and 5 cottages with outdoor terraces like this one, all with lake views. Dog supplies such as toilet sheets, treats, deodorant and disinfectant sprays are also available. Accommodation for large dogs is also OK ♪

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For dinner, enjoy a special seasonal course at a dining restaurant where you can bring your dog. You can enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine using "Omi beef" and "Omi duck". For your dog, how about meal for dogs (separate charge) where you can have boiled Omi chicken bamboo shoots and goat milk risotto? It would be nice to make a reservation and enjoy meal together.

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There are three outdoor dog runs where dogs can run freely on the vast site of about 4500 tsubo. There is also a dog shower room (charged) near the dog run, so you don't have to worry if it gets dirty. Also, if your dog is shy, we recommend using a cottage with a private dog garden. It's completely private, so your dog can play to its heart's content♪ On rainy days, use the indoor dog run to entertain yourself.

"Hira Shofuku Onsen Holiday Afternoon" is a small inn with 4 rooms located in Omi Maiko/Hira, Kosai area. Small dogs, medium-sized dogs, cats, and other small animals are welcome, and the guest rooms are mountain hut-style 6 tatami Western-style rooms and 3 tatami lofts. Pets must stay in cages. Cages can be rented for a fee. The inn is located at the foot of mountains at an altitude of 1000 meters, so it's perfect for a relaxing trip where you can fully enjoy the great outdoors.

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For dinner, how about an Omi beef barbecue on the terrace? The meal is hearty, with Omi beef sourced directly from a long-established farm, seafood, and vegetables! There are also sukiyaki and beef shabu-shabu hotpot plans, so choose the one that suits your taste. Dogs are allowed on the terrace, but they need to be on a leash, so don't forget. For breakfast, you can enjoy a morning set of additive-free homemade bread.

The hotel is packed with facilities for you and your dog to enjoy, including a spacious natural grass dog run (pictured), a swimming pool open only in the summer, and a dog cafe. There is also a reservation-only doggy bath (charged) with free-flowing spring onsen. It is said to be effective against joint pain and skin diseases, and to make pets' fur lush. Pet owners can also enjoy the hot springs to the fullest in the private family baths, where they can enjoy the cloudy waters of the baking soda spring.

How about a pet-friendly inn near Lake Biwa? There are many inns that are very satisfying for pets, such as private dog runs and buffets exclusively for dogs. On holidays, let's stay at an inn around Lake Biwa with your pet and refresh yourself.