BIWAKO HANAKAIDO -Guest Room Reports（2）-
| The next type of grade is "502 Banchi", a Japanese/Western style room with a hot spring bath. Only two rooms of this type are available with "501 Banchi". It has a 10 tatami mat Japanese-style room, a bedroom with twin beds, and a guest room open-air bath with hot spring water. The use of hot spring water is the same as in "500 Banchi", with no added water and circulation, and new spring water is supplied to the bath when it overflows due to bathing. The rooms are 63 square meters in size and can accommodate 2 to 6 people, with the third person and later sleeping on a bed in a Japanese-style room. The rooms are also furnished in the sukiya style, and a high quality air flows through them. There is a large veranda and a balcony, where you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the view of Lake Biwa. |
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| Japanese/Western style room with open-air bath "502 Banchi" | ||
| The next room grade is "503 Banchi", a twin Western-style room with an open-air hot spring bath, and is the most distinctive room at the inn. It is a concept room surrounded by the world of "Nakagawa Wood Crafts Hira Kobo". Nakagawa Wood Crafts was first established in Shirakawa, Kyoto, and now Shuji Nakagawa, the third generation of the company, runs the workshop in his hometown of Shiga. Incidentally, the second generation Seiji was certified as an Intangible Cultural Property holder in 2001. There is only one room "503 Banchi", with a capacity of 2 persons and 41 ㎡ in size. The use of hot spring water in the open-air bath with guest rooms is the same as in the other baths, with no added water and circulation, and new spring water is poured in as it overflows. |
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| Western-style twin room with open-air bath "503 Banchi" (Nakagawa Wooden Crafts Concept Room) | ||
| The origin of Nakagawa Wood Crafts began with the production of wooden buckets. About 700 years ago, the technique of making wooden washtubs was introduced from the continent, and around the Edo period (1603-1867), they came into use in many parts of Japan. While preserving this tradition, the company now produces not only wooden washtubs, but also furniture, wine coolers, and other innovative products. At "503 Banchi", visitors can actually use many of these products. |
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| Furnishings by Nakagawa Wood Crafts at "503 Banchi" | ||
BIWAKO HANAKAIDO Travel Journal
Articles
Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, and is said to be the oldest lake in the country. It was formed about 4 to 6 million years ago and is said to be the third oldest ancient lake in the world. Its area is 670.33 k㎡, one sixth of the total area of Shiga Prefecture.....
Private ＆ Open-air Bath Reports
The inn's private open-air bath "Bi~doro-no-Yu" is a stone bath with a frame made of Japanese cypress. It is a half-open-air structure with a large window, so you can enjoy bathing no matter what the weather is like.....
Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports
Upon entering the inn, one is struck by the luxurious atmosphere, yet there is a nostalgic and elegant atmosphere. Hearing that it was inspired by the "Rokumeikan" of the Meiji era (1868-1912), it made a great deal of sense.....
Guest Room Reports
"Biwako Hanakaido" has a total of 43 guest rooms. It is a small-scale inn among the many large ryokans in the Ogoto Onsen area. That is why many of the guest rooms are appreciated by individual guests.....
Cuisine Reports
At this inn, there are no in-room meals, and both dinner and breakfast are served in the restaurant. Hot dishes are served hot, cold dishes are served cold, and dishes are served freshly prepared.....
Extra Reports
One of the reasons why this inn is favored by women is its superb esthetic treatment. The relaxation spa "SPA ALEX HANAKAIDO" provides "Healing" that soothes both body and mind through all-hand massage according to guests requests and physical conditions.....
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| Modern Taisho Romantic-themed interior | |||
| All rooms have a view of Lake Biwa and a relaxed atmosphere | |||
| Barrier-free private half-open-air bath | |||
| Exquisite Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine | |||
| Esthetics in a viewpoint overlooking Lake Biwa |
| Check-In | 2:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 11:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Allowed | ||
| Room Views | Lake Biwa and Otsu City | ||
| In-room Meal | No | ||
| Dinner | Kyoto-style kaiseki | ||
| Breakfast | Japanese-style set menu | ||
| Official website's online reservation benefits | The most economical rates are available for reservations through official website. ①500 yen gift coupon for use in the inn! ②Newsletter sends out information on special offers ③A discount coupon for stay (up to 10000 yen worth) that can be used for the next time! per group ④One pair of guests will be selected by drawing every month to win a【Free pair of overnight stay tickets】! ※Only for overnight staying |
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| Special Packages | Omi Beef package, Maternity package, Baby Travel Safety package, etc. Check the Official Website for details★ | ||
| Special room with hot spring open-air bath | From 60,500 yen Capacity 2-4 persons 96 ㎡ Only one room “500 Banchi" |
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| Japanese/Western style room with hot spring open-air bath | From 39,600 yen Capacity 2-6 persons 63 ㎡ Only 2 rooms “501 Banchi” and “502 Banchi" |
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| Twin Western-style room with hot spring open-air bath | From 35,200 yen Capacity 2 persons ※Nakagawa Wooden Crafts Concept Room 41 ㎡ Only one room “503 Banchi" |
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| Japanese/Western style room with open-air bath | From 33,000 yen Capacity 2-5 persons 52 ㎡ Only 2 rooms "407 Banchi" and "408 Banchi" |
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| Japanese/Western style room | From 29,700 yen Capacity 2-5 persons 52-61 ㎡ Total 7 rooms |
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| Japanese-style room 10 tatami mats | From 26,400 yen Capacity 2-4 persons 41 ㎡ Total 15 rooms |
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| Western-style twin room | From 25,300 yen Capacity 2-3 persons 36-41 ㎡ Total 10 rooms |
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| Universal twin room | From 25,300 yen Capacity 2 persons 36 ㎡ Only one room "210 Banchi" |
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| Japanese-style room 8 tatami mats | From 25,300 yen Capacity 2-3 persons 36 ㎡ Total 4 rooms |
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| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1940 / Reconstructed: 2001 / Remodeled: 2009 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 43 rooms | ||
| Number of People Accommodated | 195 persons | ||
| Private bath | Only one "Bi~doro-no-Yu" | ||
| Bath information | Public baths for men and women with open-air bath and sauna | ||
| Parking Area | 46 cars | ||
| Pets | Not allowed | ||
| Barrier Free | Not all supported (One Western-style twin room is available for universal use) Multi-purpose restroom on 1st floor | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Esthetics available (at 6th floor esthetic room) Massages available (in front of the entrance of the 2nd floor public bath) |
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| Internet | Enabled | ||
| DVD | DVD not available | ||
| TV Channels | NHK: 2 stations, Private Broadcasting: 5 stations, NHKBS: 2 | ||
| Facilities | Banquet hall, Cafe, Tea room, Shop, Soba shop | ||
| Refrigerator System | There is an empty refrigerator at your disposal (no freezer) Refrigerator drinks: None (one bottle of mineral water per person is served) |
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| Vending Machine | Available | ||
| Sales shop | Available (Souvenirs, Ice cream, Miscellaneous goods, etc.) | ||
| Charge | 50 minutes per session 2,500 yen (tax not included) | ||
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| Usage hours | 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. the next morning | ||
| Reservation method | At check-in | ||
| Charges | Adults 2,000 yen Children (under elementary school age)1,000 yen (tax not included) ※Additional bath tax 50 yen |
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| Usage hours | 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays) | ||
| Meals included plan ※By reservation only |
From 6,600 yen (tax included) | ||
| Meal details | Kaiseki | ||
| Available on | Everyday | ||
| Reception hours | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Public baths until 6:00 p.m.) | ||
| Others | Towels and amenities available | ||
| Charges | － | ||
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| Usage hours | － | ||
| Others | － | ||
| Private bath | In room: Stone bath (open-air bath) Public bath (limited hours): Hinoki cypress bath (half-open-air) |
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| View of the private bath | In room: Lake Biwa, City view Public bath (limited hours): Garden |
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| Others baths | Large public baths for men and women with open-air baths available (Usage hours: 11:00 a.m. -1:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. the next day) |
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| Wheelchair | Accessible guest rooms / Stairway and passageway handrails / Free rental wheelchair | ||
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| Child | Children's slippers / Children's yukata / Children's tableware / Hot water for powdered milk | ||
| Foreign Languages | English / Korean / Mandarin Chinese | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | "Nori-mame", "Umino-Hana" (inn's original sake) | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | 5 minutes by foot | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | ◎au | ◎softbank |
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ✕ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Spring quality | Alkaline Simple Hot Springs (Hypotonic, Neutral, Low temperature Springs) | ||
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| Hydrogen ion | pH9.04 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | 0.32g/kg | ||
| Temperature of the source | 27.0℃ | ||
| Gushing of the source | Three sources pumped by a submersible pumping system are mixed and used | ||
| Output rate | 168㎥ / per day | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | No added water, Circulation for sterilization | ||
| Water heating | Yes | ||
| Sterilization of bath | Yes | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | Guest room bath: once a day Other baths: once every 7 days |
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| Bath Additive | No using | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Autonomic instability, Insomnia, Depression | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, excessive sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of water | Clear and colorless | ||
| For drinking | Cannot | ||
| Indications for drinking | ― | ||
| Smell / Taste | Tasteless and odorless | ||
| By Train | JR Kosei Line Ogoto Onsen Station (5 minutes by shuttle bus or taxi) JR Kosei Line Hieizan Sakamoto Station (10 minutes by shuttle bus or taxi) |
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| Shuttle bus | Yes (From JR Ogoto Onsen Station or JR Hieizan Sakamoto Station) | ||
| By Car | 20 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi IC of the Meishin Expressway (5 minutes from the Ohgi-Yukoto IC of the Kosai Road via the Nishi-Otsu Bypass) | ||
| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Mt. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Miidera Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Ukimido, Omi Jingu Shrine, Ishiyamadera Temple, Lake Biwa Museum, Sagawa Art Museum, Saikyo-ji Temple, Former Chikurinin Temple | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | Blume Hill, Garden Museum Hiei, Otsu City Ogoto Onsen Tourist Park | ||
| Sports | － | ||
| Staff messages | Message from Mr. Nobuhiko Yoshikawa, Deputy Manager, Planning Section, Accommodation Department The pride of “Biwako Hanakaido” is the nostalgic atmosphere of the inn, the cuisine made with local ingredients, and the hot springs of Ogoto with its long history, but the guests are the main actors. Our staff members play a supporting role, and are always there with a smile to make you feel like the hero of your trip, and to bring your trip to a "happy ending. |
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| Publication Date | March 2020 | ||
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| Information Updated | April 2024 | ||
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