Enjoy being alone♡ 7 ryokan with open-air baths in Shiga's "Otsu"

Shiga has Lake Biwa, which is the largest in Japan. Otsu, which is the center of the lake, is a land where the blessings and history of Lake Biwa are alive, such as the "Biwako Terrace" at an altitude of 1,100 meters and overlooking a large panorama of Lake Biwa, and the sacred place of Karuta "Omi Jingu" made famous by the manga "Chihayafuru". It is about 10 minutes from Kyoto by JR and has excellent access. Otsu is also a perfect base for your trip to Shiga and Kyoto.

If you're traveling as a couple, we definitely recommend a room with an open-air bath. An open-air bath with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa's surface and nightscape is very special. It will liven up your travel mood. It's great to be able to spend not only meal and relaxation time with your beloved partner, but also bath time together♪ All of the inns we will introduce have rooms with open-air baths. Please use this as a reference for your travel plans.

Ogoto onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei has five types of rooms with open-air baths, and is recommended for couples. Among them, the Koyu Premium Suite is based on the concept of enjoying "veranda camping," and is equipped with a terrace with an outdoor feel and a large sofa for relaxing. The room also has an impressive 100-inch screen. You can fully enjoy your stay as a couple.

Once you have taken a break in your comfortable room, head to the open-air bath attached to your room. The open-air bath, where you can enjoy the "Ogoto onsen" spring water, has a spring quality that moisturizes the skin, and the pleasant feeling of the night breeze blowing in from the lake is exceptional. Of course, you can bathe at any time 24 hours a day, so you can have a great time with your partner and stay up late without worrying.

If you stay in a premium suite, you can enjoy dinner in the private restaurant "Shiki," which opened in March 2022. The menu includes shabu-shabu made with certified Omi beef, which has the best sweet and melting marbling, as well as other gorgeous dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The deliciousness of the Omi beef will bring a smile to your face. You'll naturally have lively conversation with your partner, creating delicious and fun memories.

After a good night's sleep in the fluffy Simmons bed, it's already morning. Breakfast is important to enjoy sightseeing or driving with energy. In the Premium Suite, you can enjoy breakfast on the terrace in veranda camping style, with cheese fondue made with Omi beef or Omi duck and pizza. The special feeling of being able to eat a delicious breakfast in an extraordinary and fun atmosphere will get you excited! You'll feel like you're fully charged up♪

Located about 20 minutes by train and shuttle from Kyoto, Biwako Hanakaido is built on a hilltop in Ogoto onsen. All guest rooms offer a panoramic view of Lake Biwa, including Otsu Port and Lake Biwa Bridge. The rooms on the 5th floor Premium Floor are especially recommended. The rooms are decorated with interiors by Nakagawa Mokkogei, a globally acclaimed brand from Otsu, and the modern Japanese and high-quality space will enhance your special time with your partner.

All rooms on the 5th floor premium floor have an open-air bath. Enjoy a relaxing bath time together without being disturbed by anyone in the open-air bath with a great view. The lake at night sparkling and reflecting the city lights is mesmerizingly beautiful. Bathing with your loved one while watching the beautiful view is sure to be an unforgettable memory.

For dinner, enjoy a kaiseki banquet prepared by the chefs of Biwako Hanakaido, a restaurant that takes pride in its cuisine. In addition to a course featuring Omi beef, there is also a course that allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of traditional Shiga ingredients, such as precious traditional Omi vegetables, Hino vegetables, Shimoda eggplant, and Ibuki radish. You will definitely be impressed by the variety of nutritious dishes made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients.

Not only do you want an open-air bath in your room, but you also want to take a bath in a large, beautiful bath! The large communal bath, with its nostalgic atmosphere, will make your wish come true. The warm lighting and outstanding sense of openness will make you want to soak in it for a long time. The soft, moist spring water of Ogoto onsen, known as the "bath for beautiful skin," is a great friend to women who care about their beauty.

Ogoto onsen onsen exudes a sophisticated yet calming Japanese atmosphere. The modern Japanese furnishings are high-quality yet relaxed. The detached villa "Karoi" is especially recommended. All 10 rooms have an onsen spring bath. Children under elementary school age and large groups are generally not allowed, so it's perfect for those who want to relax with their partner.

After relaxing in your room with its pleasant tatami mats, you can enjoy a refreshing bath in the open-air bath. The open-air bath in your room allows you to enjoy the open-air bath and the fresh air to your heart's content. Another great point is that the amenities at "Kyoroashi" are made by "L'Occitane". In the lounge at "Kyoroashi", you can enjoy coffee, tea, and beer in the evening. It's also nice to sip a cold drink after the bath to cool down your warm body.

meal For dinner, enjoy an open-kitchen dinner at Shougetsu, where you can taste A5-rank Omi beef. Omi beef is a specialty of Shiga. It would be a shame if meat lovers do not experience its melt-in-your-mouth texture, mild sweetness, and aroma at least once! The surprisingly delicious taste will surely make you glad you came to Shiga.

Once you've fully enjoyed your time in the lovely open-air bath in your room, we recommend taking a tour of the baths that Yumotokan is so proud of. The hotel has two separate open-air baths and two large indoor baths. There are a variety of attractive baths, including an open-air bath with a spectacular view, a reclining bath, and a mist sauna. Men and women alternate days, so you can try out all the baths during your stay, or have a lively conversation with your partner about the baths you each took.

About 5 minutes by car (shuttle service available) from JR Kosei Line's Ogoto onsen Station, Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi is located along the lakeside with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. All rooms have an onsen bath and are spacious, over 20 tatami mats in size. The atmosphere combines the luxury of the good old days with modernity, which is sure to excite couples who love retro things.

Once you've arrived at your room, head straight for the open-onsen in your room is the epitome of luxury. The location is excellent, so the sparkling water reflecting the sun is right there! The beautiful lake that spreads out like the ocean is sure to cleanse your soul. Relaxing your body and mind will deepen your relationship with your partner.

The food at Kyo Omi is visually stunning, with a particular attention paid to the presentation and tableware. You can enjoy melt-in-your-mouth Omi beef, Omi duck sukiyaki, and a buffet-style meal, with a wide variety of dinner options. Be sure to discuss with your partner and choose your favorite dishes.

After dinner, why not explore the spacious hotel and head to the large public baths? There are two large public baths and two open-air baths, one for men and one for women. They are all so wonderful that it's hard to choose, with the large public baths and open-air baths (Shakunage-no-Yu, Hiei-no-Yu) overlooking the Japanese garden, and the large open-air baths and open-air baths (Ibuki-no-Yu, Mikami-no-Yu) with a splendid lake view. There is also a Lawson on-site, so you can easily enjoy ice cream or a cold drink after a warm bath.

Located about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Kosei Line's Ogoto onsen Station, Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso is perched on a hilltop overlooking the magnificent Lake Biwa. The hotel features a variety of room types, including Japanese-style rooms with pleasant tatami mats and modern Western-style rooms, all with their own open-air baths. Choose a room that suits your lifestyle and preferences to enjoy a relaxing stay with your partner.

Once you check in, you can start by washing off the sweat in the inn's large public bath. Ogoto onsen is known as a beauty bath, and has soft, moist water. It's a great ally for women who want to improve their skin condition. There is also an open-air bath with a waterfall and a jacuzzi, as well as a sauna, so bath lovers and sauna lovers are sure to be satisfied.

Dinner will include a special Omi beef banquet centered around A5-ranked Omi beef. Shiga is blessed with nature and is a thriving livestock and agricultural region. Omi beef is combined with traditional Omi vegetables such as Hinona and Ibuki Daikon, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavors of Shiga. To go with the delicious meat, we recommend a toast with wine from the local Biwako Winery.

After dinner, enjoy the open-air bath attached to your room. The open-air baths in your room are all lovely, with warm wooden or ceramic types. Feeling the pleasant breeze on your cheeks and relaxing with your lover in the open-air bath overlooking the beautiful night view is a luxury in itself. You'll be able to blow away the fatigue of your daily life and feel motivated to do your best again tomorrow.

About 5 minutes by car from JR Kosei Line "Ogoto onsen Station" (free shuttle available). "Dantokan Kikunoya" stands on the lakeside where a pleasant breeze blows. This inn has a calming Japanese atmosphere and actually welcomes pets! You'll be smiling when you are greeted by the cute mascot dogs "Maiko-chan" and "Mametaro-kun". The warm hospitality will help you relax and relieve the fatigue of your trip.

There are two main types of rooms at Kikunoya. One is a high-quality room that does not allow pets and is perfect for a relaxing stay with your partner, and the other is a room for dog-loving couples that also has a foot washing area for dogs. Both rooms are bright, comfortable, and extremely cozy. If you want to see Lake Biwa from your room, choose the lake view room.

Kikunoya offers a wide variety of rooms where you can enjoy an onsen spring bath. These include Tsukiakari and Hoshiakari, which are on the top floor and feature a semi-open-onsen hot spring bath overlooking Lake Biwa, and five guest rooms with open-air baths that are pet-friendly. Whether you have pets or not, you can enjoy a relaxing bath time in your room. Tsukiakari and Hoshiakari come with free drinks in the refrigerator. After your bath, quench your thirst with an ice-cold drink.

All meal are served in your room. You can enjoy meal without worrying about the people around you while playing with your dog or chatting with your partner. In addition to the Omi beef kaiseki course, we also recommend the "Omi Hakkei Kaiseki" course (photo), which allows you to enjoy the best of Shiga, the "Lake Country," named after the beautiful scenery around Otsu City, "Omi Hakkei." The deliciousness of the roughly cooked sea bream, which boasts a secret sauce that has been carefully preserved and added to for generations, is impressive.

Lake Biwa Matsunoura Bettei is blessed with nature, with Lake Biwa to the east and the Hira mountain range to the west, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the four seasons. Bring your beloved dog along on a trip with your partner! This pet-friendly inn will make that wish come true (dogs only). The rooms have a calming atmosphere and are flat and spacious. The open atmosphere allows both guests and their dogs to spend their time stress-free.

After dropping off your luggage in your room, take your dog to the dog run reserved for guests only. There are separate areas for small, medium and large dogs, which is unique to an inn that values staying with your beloved dog. Also, if you go through the corridor in front of the dog run, you will soon be on the sandy beach by the lake. Spending time walking with your beloved partner and your precious dog while looking at the beautiful lake will be an irreplaceable memory.

All 10 rooms in 6 types at Lake Biwa Matsunoura Bettei come with an open-air onsen bath. Relaxing in the moist waters of Ogoto onsen will warm your body and improve your physical and mental condition. There is also a small bathtub for dogs, so you can share the onsen water with them and enjoy bath time together. You'll both be smiling at the sight of your beloved dog in the bath ♡ Let's recharge your energy with a relaxing time.

Of course, you can have dinner with your dog in the dining room on the first floor. It is also possible to have meal prepared for your dog (additional charge applies). The Japanese creative cuisine combines delicious local ingredients from Shiga, such as Omi beef and Omi vegetables, with carefully selected meal from all over the country, creating a modern and stylish experience. Enjoy an extraordinary time as if you were on a date, sipping on wine and sake selected by the chef.

Otsu is the center of Shiga home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Close to Kyoto and blessed with nature, Otsu is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend trip with your partner. In this article, we've introduced lodgings with rooms that come with open-air baths, making your time with your partner even more fulfilling. These are all lodgings where you can spend a wonderful time with your significant other, so if you're looking for a special trip to deepen your relationship, be sure to check them out.