BiwaFrontHikone

A scenic hot spring hotel with a deep open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa and a sauna with auto löyly

Shiga Hikone City

Biwa Front Hikone is a resort hot spring hotel standing on the shores of Lake Biwa in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Guests can enjoy Biva Lake Matsubara Onsen, which bubbles up from deep underground on the property, in the 110 cm-deep standing open-air bath or the indoor bath with jet bubbles. Its outstanding location lets you admire panoramic views of Lake Biwa and the sunset sinking into the Hira mountain range from the hot spring and sauna. The large public bath also has a sauna with auto löyly and a cold plunge bath, so you can fully enjoy a refreshing outdoor air bath while feeling the pleasant breeze.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Biwa Lake Onsen Ikano-yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Uses the hotel's private source, Biva Lake Matsubara Onsen, which bubbles up from about 1,500 meters underground. The large public bath includes an indoor bath and a 110 cm-deep open-air bath, where you can soak while taking in the grand panorama of Lake Biwa. The spring quality is sodium bicarbonate spring, known for its moisturizing effect that leaves the skin smooth and supple, making your skin feel remarkably hydrated after bathing. Bathing while watching the beautiful sunset sink behind the Hira mountain range across the lake is truly exceptional.

Sauna

Auto löyly Sauna

85°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity6people

Men'sWomen's

A dry sauna with auto löyly, attached to the large public bath. The modern design features wall decor inspired by reeds from Lake Biwa, and the room has a rich woody aroma. Regular auto löyly keeps the humidity at a comfortable level at all times, enveloping your whole body in gentle yet substantial heat. From the windows, you can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Biwa and work up a sweat in an exceptional setting.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity2people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath located very close to the sauna room. The soft, gentle water cools down your heated body smoothly and comfortably after the sauna. The water temperature is kept relatively mild, making it easy to soak even for people who do not like extremely cold cold plunge baths. In summer and other seasons, a cooler box filled with ice is placed nearby, adding an extra cooling effect in a uniquely thoughtful touch.

Business Hours

Monday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Tuesday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Wednesday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Thursday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Friday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Saturday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Sunday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
Holiday
06:00〜11:00
15:00〜00:00
💡 [Day-use spa] Bathing in the hot springs is available only to guests using the relaxation salon MINAMO SPA (14:00–23:00)

Closed Days: None

Address

1435-91 Matsubara-cho, Hikone City, Shiga 522-0002

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Website

https://www.biwa-front.com/
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Gender Access

Gender Separated

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