About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ryokan Beniayu in Nagahama offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, sauna, open-air bath, and terrace. Additional facilities include a bar, lounge, and free bicycles. Convenient Services: The ryokan provides private check-in and check-out, shuttle service, concierge, and full-day security. Free private parking and breakfast in the room are available. Local Attractions: Located 88 km from Nagoya Airport, the ryokan is near Hikone Castle (26 km) and Maibara Station (21 km). Activities include skiing, hiking, and cycling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christopher
United Kingdom
“We loved the private bath as well as the spacious and traditional room. Having a massage chair looking out over Lake Biwa was an added bonus. The staff were also very friendly, responsive, and kind.” - Damian
Australia
“Having not been to a place like this previously it was difficult to know what to expect. We suspected the room & private bath would be nice and the surrounding area would be peaceful, beside the water and in a nice quiet village. Well, it was all...” - Frank
Hong Kong
“The hotel has a very nice view of Lake Biwa especially for the sunset. The space of the room is not huge but it perfectly fit a family of 4 with open air hot spring bath. The public onsen is also good and quite with nice view. Ard 45-55 mins drive...” - Scotcher
United Kingdom
“Wonderful stay. The staff were so so friendly and helpful, the onsen was fantastic and the food was exceptional.” - Piotr
Poland
“Excellent location, beautiful view of the lake, possibility of observing wild birds. Delicious food. Above all, the wonderful people who run this ryokan. We felt very special there.” - Cormac
United States
“Amazing location, very friendly and accommodating staff, excellent facilities, gorgeous view of the lake and birds, relaxing indoor and outdoor onsen, sauna, massage chair and private outdoor bath in the room.” - Kalsy
Singapore
“Everything! Felt very pampered by host. Excellent service staff.” - 陈康
United States
“Meals were exceptional and the experience treasure our memory for years to come.” - Katy
Hong Kong
“Amazing staff and service, made us feel at home. Comfortable room, amazing open-air onsen. Binoculars and massage chair included. Great meals, fresh food, delicate presentation and rich taste. Firefly tour is great (only wish to be longer and if...” - Trevor
South Africa
“It is off the traditional tourist routes, it provides an authentic Japanese Ryokan experience in the most beautiful location. I also cannot say enough about the kind and friendly staff - we were treated like royalty. They think of everything even...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.








The fine print
The free shuttle is available from JR Takatsuki Train Station to the hotel at 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 and 17:30. It is available from the hotel to the station at 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00.
The public hot-spring baths are available between 06:00 to 09:30 and from 14:00 to 00:00.
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast at the hotel must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
Guests travelling with children, must inform the property of the number and age of children in advance.
Please inform the property of your means of transportation, at the time of booking.
Please inform Ryokan Beniayu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.
While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.