We really enjoyed staying at this hotel while exploring the Lake Biwa area. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the view is great, and breakfast was pretty good too!
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
The tallest hotel in Shiga Prefecture overlooking Lake Biwa.
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The renowned architect Kenzo Tange designed this 38-story tower hotel. Its convention hall is one of the largest in Japan and often used for events, exhibitions, international conference, etc.
The guestrooms are arranged on three types of floors, EIZAN floor, Sky floor, and Lake floor. All room provide a relaxing environment with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa and Mt. Hira.
The dining selection comes with various options, French, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine offered in the restaurants, and buffet style Lake View Dining in the Biona restaurant with a Lake Biwa view. The hotel also has a café and bar. The Sky Lounge offers drinks from around the world, while the lobby lounge prepares menus from local products.
On the premises, there is a swimming pool 90 meters in length and 23 meters at the widest part, and the shape resembles of Lake Biwa shape. Bicycles are available for rent. Try cycling with a nice breeze coming from the lake and visit the Biwako Flower Fountain, Ishiyama-dera Temple, Mii-dera Temple, and other interesting sites.
Highlights
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The renowned architect Kenzo Tange designed the hotel.
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All rooms have a Lake Biwa view.
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Various cuisine choices for dinner; French, Japanese and more.
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a swimming pool (only in summer) resembles the shape of Lake Biwa and is 90 meters in length and 23 meters at the widest part. Rental bicycles are available too.
Photos
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the tallest hotel in Shiga prefecture
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Twin room on the Sky Floor. (21-31st floor)
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Japanese Modern room on Lake Floor (5-20th floor)
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Lake view dining Biona
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Various limited meal plan for each season. (The photos: Omi Beef steak kaiseki plan)
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Swimming pool in the shape of Lake Biwa (only summer)
Reviews
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Partially translated by AI.
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The lakeside view is really nice. But it seems like there isn't much to do around here at night.
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The hotel overlooks Lake Biwa, and the view is super relaxing!
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Compared to other Prince Hotels, the rooms at Otsu Prince are much bigger. It feels really comfortable, especially if you have a lot of luggage. Plus, you get a beautiful view of Lake Biwa right from your room.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- びわ湖大津プリンスホテル
- Postal Code
- 520-8520
- Address
- 4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu City, Shiga
- Telephone
- 077-521-1111
- Check-in
- 2:00pm
- Check-out
- 11:00am
- Room Price
- 15,000 yen- per night with 2 meals (the price may change depends on the room availability)
- Access
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1）10 minutes by free shuttle bus or cab from Otsu Station on the JR Biwako Line
2）About 15 minutes from Keihan-zeze Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)