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Located in Hikone, within less than 1 km of Hikone Castle and 7.2 km of Maibara Station, Honmachi Juku provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star ryokan offers a shared lounge. The ryokan features family rooms.

The host Natsuhara-san really went above and beyond for me, he is very kind. The cleaning ladies who come in the morning are also very kind and we did our best to communicate through the language barrier. Overall I had a great time! It's very close to Hikone Castle and in the historical town area so it's easy to see the attractions.

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8.2
Very good
135 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

The Japanese-style rooms at Ryokan Tobaya feature futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Facilities for making green tea are included, and bathrooms and toilets are shared. Rooms have a traditional decor with shoji paper screens and floor cushions.

historical building, excellently maintained, great privacy. authentic experience, excellent and welcoming host!

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8.9
Fabulous
254 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Located in Hikone, Kiyotaki Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations, Japanese home-style cooking and free Wi-Fi, a 20-minute walk from national treasure Hikone Castle. It’s a 12-minute drive from the Sawayama Castle remains. Drinks vending machines are on-site, and free parking is available upon reservation.

This was an amazing stay! The staff was super friendly and we managed to communicate in English (with a little help from google) Breakfast and dinner were very good and not too expensive (1100¥ breakfast, 2200¥ dinner) The bathroom is shared with a sento feel to it which makes it great. Bedding is very comfortable and the kimono they offer look dope! Would 100% come back

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8.8
Fabulous
30 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 2.7 km of Hikone Castle and 6 km of Maibara Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

I liked the quiet location, the view of Lake Biwa, the friendly staff, and the access to both public and private onsen facilities.

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7.9
Good
84 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Fun to get away from typical westernised hotels and try a ryokan with tatami mats. We were able to have a family bath in their rock bath onsen, which was a novelty. Hosts were super friendly and accomodating, and even offered to drive us to the train station. Wish my command of Japanese language was better so I could've chatted properly with the hosts.
    sam
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £187.75
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 84 reviews
    Spacious room, quiet neighborhood, free ramen at night, and onsen with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa. Breakfast was exceptional, too bad we didn't get to try their dinner
    Ellen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £167.50
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    I loved everything!! It was amazing - the room, the fantastic onsen overlooking the lake, the super helpful and friendly staff who went out of their way to come and pick us up from maibara, the sensational breakfast and dinner, the yukata you get to wear around the hotel, the free udon and drinks in the evening. This place is really fabulous - i’d rate it more than 10 if I could!
    leanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    This is really really good value for the location in Hikone. There are plenty of restaurants around. It also has its own charm as a traditional Ryokan. It has a hot bath!
    Fab
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Beautiful old ryokan, with super friendly helpful staff and good food.
    Tomica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Everything. This place is magical, the rooms are so big and Japanese style, I had a room with 2 Tatami beds, a living room, a fridge, a beautiful space for sit and enjoy the garden. You can use the onsen for free. The owner gave us a lift to the train station, which was so kind. If you stay here, make sure to eat some skewers in the restaurant that is just at the front. Overall, this makes my experience unforgettable. 10/10
    DIVA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    We expected a ryokan and this is what we found. The 3-room ryokan was well equipped with futons, microwave and fridge. The ryokan also offers a small but pleasant onsen. Staff were very amiable and friendly, though their English was supported by Google Translator. The place is a bit more than 1km from Hikone Castle and good restaurants.
    Jayme
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Beautiful Ryokan with Japanese lifestyle,clean and comfortable with everything needed available,friendly kind family and staff
    Tarek
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Staying at this Ryokan was one of the best days I had during my vacation. It's a bit from the main station, but absolutely worth it. Also they will offer to drive you to the station when you check out for free. Great service! The room was huge and so comfortable. The private onsen can fit several people at once and I used it twice because it was so good. Also they can lend you a bike for free. I want to come back to Hikone just to stay there. And I would gladly pay more for the room. Book this place as you will not regret it.
    Wladimir
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 254 reviews
    Wow wow wow. I did not expect to love this ryokan as much as I did. There's an onsen downstairs that you can use, free bikes to use (I'm pretty sure there's only 2 though), and the owner gave me a lift to the station! Really exceeded my expectations and an excellent place to stay on my last summer holiday tour.
    schmodie
    Solo traveller

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