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Biwako Hotel


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4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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“A great place on Lake Biwa...but not cheap” Oct 26, 2009 - adventurepuss
“Treasure in Biwako Hotel” Dec 29, 2007 - totravelmore
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Biwako Hotel
2-40 Hamamachi
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture 520-0041
Japan
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2-40 Hamamachi, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture 520-0041, Japan
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“A great place on Lake Biwa...but not cheap”
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4 of 5 stars
adventurepuss   40 contributions
Oct 26, 2009 | Trip type: Business

We stayed here with two colleagues for a business trip. The hotel was chosen by our hosts for a visit during a national holiday. Cheaper places were already booked. The view is spectacular....every room including ours looks on to this gorgeous lake. There are nighlty water shows, a beautiful on site onsen including one on a deck, a fabulous buffet... more

“Treasure in Biwako Hotel”
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5 of 5 stars
totravelmore   12 contributions
Burnaby, Canada
Dec 29, 2007

Balcony, very clean and spacious room. Stunning view of the Lake Biwa, lighted musical fountain show at night. Breakfast buffet has various selection, foods are good. Hot spring, gift shop, karaoke, and more............ more

“リゾート感たっぷり　朝食の美味しいホテル”
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4 of 5 stars
ponnozaxtuki   11 contributions
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Oct 22, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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“うーん”
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3 of 5 stars
boyonn   31 contributions
滋賀
Oct 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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    • 2 of 5 stars Location
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“やっぱり老舗ホテルのサービスでした”
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4 of 5 stars
sumikotan   10 contributions
東京
Oct 1, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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“琵琶湖畔にたたずむ癒しのホテル”
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5 of 5 stars
okey045   9 contributions
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Aug 29, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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“ダイニング菜での朝食が最高です！”
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5 of 5 stars
settin   30 contributions
福岡
Jul 12, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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“びわ湖花噴水が目の前に”
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4 of 5 stars
tora19   21 contributions
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Mar 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
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“お風呂が・・・”
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4 of 5 stars
wakkan   46 contributions
奈良市
Mar 23, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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“親切、清潔、美味、安価”
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5 of 5 stars
さみや   36 contributions
神戸市
Feb 18, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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