check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 11:00 am. other perks include indoor and open air communal bathhouses with hot spring water. all have flat screens, and upgraded rooms have open air, deep soaking tubs. breakfast and dinner are included, and are served in a simple dining room. featuring lake views, the pared back rooms have tatami or tile floors, and futons or beds; some combine both options. there are 2 restaurants, as well as a private dining room, a laid back lounge and a karaoke room. set on a hillside overlooking lake biwa, this cozy hot spring inn is 2 km from ogotoonsen train station and 15 km from enryaku ji, a 7th century temple. saunas and hot tubs are available (fee)
Japanese (日本人)
名 神高速道路・大津ICから車で約13km、おごと温泉駅から車で約2km、琵琶湖の湖畔周辺に建つ、緑に囲まれた風情豊かで上品な温泉ホテル。日本屋根の エントランスを構え、大正ロマンを感じるロビーは落ち着いた雰囲気。比叡山坂本ケーブルまで車で約5kmの距離にある。床 の間と広緑を備える落ち着いた雰囲気の2〜4人用の一般和室は琵琶湖を一望し、テレビ、冷蔵庫を完備（バス・温水洗浄トイレあり）。ベッド2台とソファを 備える洋室、ベッド2台と畳の居間を備える和洋室、和室二間の客室も提供する。温泉露天風呂付きの客室も用意し、バルコニー＋次の間を備えた和室や、洋室 の寝室＋二間の和室からなる最上階の和洋室を揃える。和定食の朝食と会席料理を提供するレストランや食事処の他、中庭を一望する個室料亭や蕎麦屋も併設。木の温もり溢れる大浴場、露天風呂、有料貸切露天風呂も完備（単純温泉）。スパ、カラオケコーナーを備え、無料の駐車場もある。チェックイン時刻: 14:00チェックアウト時刻: 11:00.
Kansai International Airport 1 hr 49
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