Royal Oak Hotel
Overlooking Lake Biwa, this luxury western-style hotel has 169 rooms and suites to choose from, including king size beds and family rooms. All have a Japanese flair with classic furniture and creamy tones. Room amenities feature satellite TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioner and refrigerator. Take advantage of the fitness center and the indoor swimming pool. Take a stroll through one of the seven gardens on the grounds of the Royal Oak Hotel. Dine at one of the seven restaurants including a French restaurant, a steak house and Chinese restaurant.
Royal Oak Hotel
23-1 Kayanoura
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
520-2143, Japan
81 077-543-0111
royaloakhotel.co.jp/en/
Otsu Prince Hotel
This large, 540-room hotel sits on Lake Biwa offering Western-style rooms (twin beds), as well as Japanese-style rooms depending on your mood. Room amenities include Japanese robes, electric kettle for tea, Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioning. Play a game of tennis at the courts on the premises or travel 20 minutes away to play a round of golf. Try Japanese cuisine at Shimizu Japanese Restaurant while marveling at the panoramic views of Lake Biwa.
Otsu Prince Hotel
7-7 Nionohama 4-chome
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
520-8520, Japan
81 077-521-1111
princehotels.com/en/otsu/
Biwako Hanakaido
This Japanese-stle hotel is located in Otsu surrounded by Mount Hiei and overlooking Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa. Choose from a Japanese-style room or a western room. Each open and airy room has views of the lake. Sleek and simple, each room offers a clean tatami floor, balcony and bathroom. TV's are not in each room since this is a getaway hotel. Female guests can choose the color of their kimonos. Relax in one of several indoor or outdoor hot spring "onsen" baths. Choose from four restaurants, including a noodle house. Enjoy karaoke at the Mangekyo lounge located on the premises. There is a complimentary shuttle service to JR train stations in the area.
Biwako Hanakaido
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto
Otsu-shi , Shiga Prefecture
Japan 520-0101
81 077-578-1075
hanakaido.co.jp/en/index.html
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Roxanna Bina has been writing for more than 15 years, mainly in the area of fashion, travel and entertainment news. Bina's articles have been published in Buzzine, Twolia, Trails, Travels, Brand Channel and "Independent Film Quarterly."
