Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House
Makinocho Nakasho 304
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Very quiet place, good rooms and beds”
“Big room”
“Nice location in countryside village”
“Location”
“Host (Wen) is a darling”
“Owner was good in english and chinese which is foreigner friendly”
“Simple, clean facilities”
“The house is very well equipped and clean”
“Great prices”
“Very cozy and good value indeed”
Overview
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Shanshui House is just a 2-minute walk from Omi-Nakasho Station. The property is a 10-minute walk from the shores of Lake Biwa. Kaizu-Osaki, a popular destination for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, is a 5-minute drive away from the property. Rooms have a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. There is a shared kitchen and lounge at the property. The property offers a garden where guests can feed the fish in the pond or plant vegetables in the yard. Hikone is 29 km from Shanshui House, while Obama is 27 km from the property. Osaka Station is a 95-minute train ride from the property. The property is a 64-minute train ride on Tokaido-Sanyo Line from Kyoto Station.
Traveller reviews
Hermine
extended_group
April 6, 2026
Very quiet place, good rooms and beds.
KEI
extended_group
March 23, 2026
Big room. Simple, clean facilities. Great prices.
Gautier
extended_group
May 1, 2025
“A beautiful and lovely house”
A typical Japanese guest house. Nice common areas with a large kitchen and a sunny outside area. A really recommend this place
Juan
solo_traveller
November 22, 2024
The house is very well equipped and clean. I was lucky that a group of university students were staying the same night, so I spent the time with them. It was fun
Aro
extended_group
November 16, 2024
The room -- it was a separate room in the annex, and it was the only room in the annex -- in other words, we occupied the whole annex. 2 comfortable bedrooms, private bath and loo. Very cozy and good value indeed.
Alessandro
couple
November 7, 2024
The fashon of a Japanese traditional house
Iolanda
couple
November 3, 2024
Nice Guesthouse! It takes only a few minutes to the Lake Biwa. We were allowed to check in early and the owner even gave us a better Room, because we had lots of luggage with us. It has a very calm and cozy atmosphere. Great!
Richard
solo_traveller
October 30, 2024
“Disappointing. The area is nice though. :-/”
Nice location in countryside village. Biwa lake is 15 minutes walk, and that corner of the lake is totally quiet.
Chi Kin
solo_traveller
October 3, 2024
Location
Max
family_with_children
September 18, 2024
“Filthy old house without much support.”
It's hard to point something that I liked to be honest. But perhaps the fact they have a BBQ set (if you get the most expensive room in the place) is kinda nice.
Maria Cristina
couple
August 20, 2024
Location was good for a stop for cycling
Stefan
solo_traveller
April 3, 2024
Location and facilities.
Raja Habibatul Zaharah
family_with_children
January 6, 2024
“Recommended!”
Booked the tiny villa with 2 rooms, 1 bath and 1 toilets. Spacious for a family with one young child. The Omi Nakasho train station is 2 minutes walk from the place. JR train will take you straight to Kyoto/Osaka. Host (Wen) is a darling. She picked us up from Hakodateyama Ski Resort when we missed the last bus. She then took us to get something from the supermarket near Omi Imazu train station. Thank you so much! We cycled to Lake Biwa (5min bike ride) in the morning. Lovely morning ride! Would visit again.
William Semple
solo_traveller
December 12, 2023
Really cool owner, and the property is fantastic.
Chin Sheng
extended_group
December 11, 2023
“Superb”
Surrounding enviroment was good and quite as it is located at rural area. Owner was good in english and chinese which is foreigner friendly. It also very near to Omi Nakasho Station. Just 2 mins walk which very good for travelling around lake biwa.
Gies
solo_traveller
November 27, 2023
The hotel is located in a very rural part of Shiga prefecture. But it was a perfect stop for me on my cycling trip around lake Biwa.
Vincent
extended_group
November 12, 2023
The room was clean and comfortable, and we had a good time. The hosts were particularly nice and helpful!
Sarah951
solo_traveller
November 7, 2023
“Clean and comfortable”
The host was nice. Everything was clean. Towels and some amenities were provided. The house is big and there are places to chill. The kitchen is very well equipped if you want to make your own food, just make sure to buy things before you get to the accommodation. There is no convenience stores or supermarkets around.
Wendy
couple
October 12, 2023
“Affordable hostel type accommodation”
The hostess was lovely, very helpful in booking a restaurant for us
Eline
couple
July 29, 2023
“Good to stay a night near the coast”
Calm and authentic guest house and friendly staff.
Facilities
Activities
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Laundry, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks)
Family Room with Terrace
The family room features air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and slippers. The family room offers heating and a terrace. The unit has 4 beds.
Economy Double Room
The double room features air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and slippers. The double room offers heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Economy Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and slippers. The double room features heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Economy Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and slippers. The unit has 2 futons.
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and slippers. The unit offers 4 beds.
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
The triple room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and slippers. The unit has 2 beds.
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