Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan

The front porch that gives onto the lake is amazing. The staff is SUPER welcoming. They don't speak English, but they have lots of English instructions pre-prepared and are very willing to use translation aps to figure everything else out. This is a true simple Japanese inn experience with tatami mats, futon mattress for sleep, and shared bathrooms so don't go expecting western-style arrangements. But if you want to be able to walk out the door and take 10 steps to swim in a gorgeous lake and to eat your meals on the porch with that lake for accompaniment, you will love it. Definitely pre-order dinner. We did not and the hotel was super gracious about pulling some food together for us, but if we had pre-ordered we would have had much more options. The hotels is a 5-7 min walk from the train station.

We loved how accomodating and nice the staff were they were always making sure the space/ our room was tidy and neat and provided us with fresh linen, towels and robes daily. They cooked us meals and treated us like family! The location is beautiful right on the lake with amazing sunrises and sunsets and just a short 10 minuet walk to the station or a 15 minuet walk to 711. We honestly can’t fault anything about this property and can’t wait to stay again!

Funky laid back feel. Superb peaceful location with excellent views. Easy walk from JR station. Good simple food available in the evening. Quiet now at this time of year.

Really cozy place, beautiful location, free sandwich every day, staff treat you like family, right next to train station

Very welcoming and friendly staff. We had a great one-night stay and plan to visit again.