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  • Taraichitei Review score: 10

    “It is an old style house, so as long as you aren't expecting Western/modern comforts, it's fantastic! My daughter called it the Totoro house. You will sleep on Japanese futons that you lay out on the tatami mats - if you've never slept on a futon it might feel uncomfortable/hard compared to Western beds. You will eat sitting on the tatami mats, but there are a couple of small Western chairs if sitting on the floor is difficut. The bathroom is Japanese style with the toilet in one section, the sink/vanity in a second section and the shower with separate furo (deep bathtub for soaking after washing in the shower) in the third section. It was not the most modern but all clean and more spacious than the Western hotel bathrooms we had other parts of Japan! There is a TV, wifi worked great and a bluetooth speaker to play music. There aren't a lot of "tourist" attractions nearby but it you want serenity this hits the spot - a few steps away has you walking among farming fields and the house is also close to the forest with a little stream running along side the road making for a peaceful but easy walk up the mountain. The gohan (rice) cooked in the old style stove was the best we ate our entire trip! Wish we had bought some of the local rice. It can get a little smoky when dinner is being cooked but my mild asthma was fine. The host, Hiro, is amazing, super accomodating and friendly, he introduced us to his shiba inu (dog) and his duck, and even though we didn't ask ahead, he prepped for us to make tofu - this experience was an extra fee but totally worth it! During the winter you can also request mochitsuki (pounding rice into mochi) and summer/fall you can make noodles (can't remember if he said soba, ramen or udon). Hiro's English is limited, but he's so engaging, we asked him to eat dinner with us and my daughter loved that...he has such good energy!”

  • Honmachi Juku Review score: 10

    “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.”

  • Hotel Route Inn Kusatsu Ritto -Ritto Inter Kokudo 1 gou- Review score: 9

    “Great place to stay while you do business in Kyoto or Osaka. Free parking, free breakfast, nice Onsen, close to a station so I don't have to drive into Kyoto or Osaka. Always enjoy staying here”

  • Biwako Hanakaido Review score: 9

    “The location is beautiful! The property is also very pretty. The room was so inviting and comfortable. I didn’t want to leave. The amenities are amazing. Loved the cafe and private bath option. The private onsen was delightful. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help.”

  • Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho Review score: 9

    “The staff was really friendly and welcoming. We were given an introduction of the area, along with a map of restaurants and places to visit. The rooms were lovely, big and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”

  • KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone Review score: 8

    “Very nice and accommodating staff, excellent service, really nice public baths, the food is traditional but I personally found it a little bland.”

  • Hotel Route-Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae Review score: 9

    “very helpful, friendly staff”

  • Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi Review score: 10

    “The location is near the station. Room size is quite spacious for Japanese standards. The breakfast is good and tasty, for this price level getting breakfast included is an absolute steal. They have coin laundry too. Amenities always available to self pick up at the lobby.”

  • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Review score: 9

    “Gorgeous views, perfect place for a little relaxing break. Good amenities and very friendly and helpful staff. Overall just a beautiful spacious place. Love that there is a complimentary shuttle service (which leaves every 30 min from Otsu station to the hotel and then back, so plan trips to Otsu station for ease of travel).”

  • Hotel New Omi Review score: 10

    “We loved the location right next to the railway station. This made things easy for travelling to and from Osaka and was convenient to use as a direction for taxi drivers. I loved the view from my room of the trains passing by. Not overly noisy. There was a great little yakitori restaurant just over the road. Cheap and delicious.”

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