Shiga Otsu City

Biwako Grand Hotel

A hot spring inn with a spectacular infinity open-air bath and sauna overlooking a grand panorama of Lake Biwa

Ogoto Onsen
Ocean / Lake View
Reserved onsen available
Natural Hot Spring
Sauna Available

About Biwako Grand Hotel

"Biwako Grand Hotel" is a hot spring hotel in Ogoto Onsen, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It features multiple baths, including an open-air infinity bath with a spectacular sense of openness, as if Lake Biwa and the sky become one, and a large public bath overlooking a Japanese garden. Guests can fully enjoy the simple hot spring waters of the famous Ogoto Onsen while taking in the superb scenery of Lake Biwa right before them. Some of the large public baths are equipped with sauna facilities, and after a session, you can enjoy outdoor air bathing while feeling the pleasant breeze flowing in from Lake Biwa. Private reservable baths and rooms with open-air baths are also popular.

Hot SpringONSEN

Ogoto Onsen

A natural hot spring where you can enjoy the gentle waters of Ogoto Onsen. A variety of baths are available, including an observatory large public bath with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa, an open-air bath, and a garden open-air bath with beautiful seasonal charm. The mildly alkaline simple hot spring water is gentle on the skin and is said to help with fatigue recovery and skin beautification. Bathing in the infinity open-air bath, which seems to blend into Lake Biwa, brings an exceptional sense of refreshment.

SaunaSAUNA

01SAUNA

Dry Sauna

Men'sWomen's

A compact dry sauna attached to the observatory large public bath. The Mets stove radiates steady heat, warming the room comfortably. In this calm, TV-free space, you can quietly work up a sweat while feeling the light streaming in through the windows. After leaving the sauna, you can spend a luxurious outdoor air bath time in the open-air area while gazing at the magnificent scenery of Lake Biwa.

Facility Information

Address: 520-0101 6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Business Hours: 12:00〜10:00
[Day-trip plan] The large public bath is available when using a day-trip hot spring plan that includes lunch or dinner
Closed Days: Irregular Holidays
Gender Access: Gender Separated
Tattoos in the Communal Bath: No Tattoos
Official Website: View official site

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