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A hot spring area with a view of boats through a large window, a wooden structure, and a stone fountain.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A reception area with a curved counter, coffee machines, and various potted plants.

A lobby with a brick wall, a wooden reception desk, and a curved archway with greenery.

1. Dormy Inn Tsuruga Natural Hot Spring

Tsuruga

natsue

£53

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a thermostat on the wall.

A vending machine with various beverages and a water dispenser.

A tall building with a sign reading "toyoko inn".

A hotel room with a desk, chair, air conditioning unit, clock, mirror, and a television displaying a map.

2. Toyoko Inn Tsuruga Ekimae

Tsuruga

Mary Grace

£44

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window overlooking a body of water.

A lakeside hotel with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

A building with a large glass facade and a sloped roof, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

A room with two chairs and a small table, a window with a view of trees and a body of water.

3. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Takashima

JIHYUNG

£69

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A residential building with a gravel driveway and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a bed with patterned bedding.

A corridor with a carpeted floor, wooden walls, and a green exit sign.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tablecloth, a television, and a vase with flowers.

4. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

Takashima

政美

£45

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern reception area with a reception desk, information board, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern building with a large illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a parked van.

A room with a mural, a teepee, and a bed.

5. Hotel New Sunpia Tsuruga

Tsuruga

Pier-Olivier

£45

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a cityscape view at dusk.

A hotel reception area with a glass table, orange seating, a reception desk, and a view of the outside through glass doors.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors and wooden doors.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a bench, and a large window providing natural light.

6. HOTEL CUORE TSURUGA

Tsuruga

Natalia

£44

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a shower, and a view of an indoor pool.

Vending machines with various beverages and snacks.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent neon sign at the top.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a clock on the wall.

7. Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

Nagahama

Natee

£53

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a sign for Hotel Selectinn.

A wooden table with a stack of newspapers and a sign in Japanese.

A restaurant with tables covered in red and white tablecloths, arranged in a spacious room with a checkered floor pattern.

A neatly made bed with a brown cover, white pillows, and two folded white towels on the bed.

8. Hotel Select Inn Tsuruga

Tsuruga

Anonymous traveller

£31

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a hanging plant decoration, and a view of the forested hills.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a lake and mountains.

9. The Gran Resort Mikatagoko

Mihama

Valerie

£50

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern spa area with a curved black marble counter, a glass-enclosed hot tub, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, multiple seating areas, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A multi-story hotel with a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

10. Hotel Alpha-One Tsuruga-Bypass

Tsuruga

ATSUSHI

£86

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A seaside view with a table and chairs, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

A large hotel with a modern design, situated by a calm body of water reflecting the building and trees.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a palm tree, and a view of the sea.

11. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Kurokabe Square

Kit Ying

£63

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a telephone, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a cabinet with decorative items.

A wooden interior with a bench, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A tatami mat room with a futon bed, a shoji screen, and a small potted plant.

12. Guest House Mikata

Kurokabe Square

Joshua

£44

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A room with a staircase, a reception desk, and wooden cabinets.

A tatami mat room with sliding doors and a shoji screen.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, wooden flooring, a herringbone ceiling, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and washing machine.

13. HOBOIE Guest House

Tsuruga

£60

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a mini-fridge.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a closed door labeled "Staff Only".

14. HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahamainter

Nagahama

£45

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A reception area with a map display, seating, and a plant wall.

A buffet table with various dishes and condiments.

A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled floor, surrounded by benches and a glass wall.

15. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Kurokabe Square

Yu Hsing

£64

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a glass enclosure, a hot tub, and seating area with a view of the sea.

An infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and mountains.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, wicker chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A traditional Japanese onsen with multiple bathing areas, wooden benches, and a central water feature.

16. Ryokan Beniayu

Nagahama

Kin Man

£316

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A multi-story building with a sign reading "toyoko-inn.com" and "TOYOKO INN" in English and Japanese.

An elevator with a digital display, a sign indicating a service for special diets, and a no-smoking sign.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television displaying a mountainous landscape.

A cafeteria with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a vending machine.

17. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Maibara

Toni

£45

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A compact hotel structure with a front desk, labeled "The Yard" and part of the R9 Hotels Group.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a small table.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and dryers lined up against a wall with striped wallpaper.

18. HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Kurokabe Square

£41

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern spa area with a hot tub, seating, and a large mirror.

A reception area with a large floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a red dress on display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a large window.

A modern lobby with white sofas, black coffee tables, and potted plants.

19. Hotel Sekumiya

Obama

Karen

£76

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, sliding doors, and a visible interior with a light source.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with a plant, and wall-mounted lighting.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a built-in stove.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a central island with a sink, and a view through large shoji screens.

20. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

Wakasa

Nicholas

£207

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Top Arihara Hotel Reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The property has a great lakefront location and view. Its clean, the rooms are large, even if slightly old, and is overall excellent value for money."

Guest House Mikata

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place on a quiet, scenic neighborhood. Sights abound, and a peaceful river running right by it. A little slice of heaven in Nagahama."

Hotel Route Inn Tsuruga Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Good condition property, free onsite parking, superb helpful and welcoming staff, very good amenities, very fast internet, average sized room to Japanese standard, sumptuous breakfast, enough varieties for Vegans and Vegetarians. There is enough choice to fill up. Value for money hotel. Just that some of the Breakfast Buffet food is only labelled in Japanese, thus need enquiry from staff about content and ingredients."

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The private beach was the highlight! Never swam in a lake that felt so refreshing! View from the room was amazing. Perfect place to engage I. Digital detox!"

Dormy Inn Tsuruga Natural Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent

"We chose this hotel because it was very close to a beautiful beach. Their Onsen public bath was very nice as well."

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay in this onsen style ryokan. Had a wonderful private onsen in our room, overlooking the river and the lake beyond. Can’t ask for a more perfect experience. Waking up early to soak in our private room onsen before dressing and heading down for the Japanese style breakfast included."

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet. Hot spring was also nuce to use it."

Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

8/10 Good

"clean good breakfast nearly seven eleven and Aeon"

Hotel New Sunpia Tsuruga

8/10 Good

"The rooms seem a little dated but they are clean and everything works well. Not too much in the area for food unless you’re willing to walk. "

More cheap stays in Arihara

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Minamitakadamachi 5-17 Nagahama SHIGA

£41

8 Nov - 9 Nov

8/10 Very good! (63 reviews)

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7-1 Tsuruga Fukui

£44

23 Oct - 24 Oct

8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

304, Makinocho Nakasho Takashima Shiga

£45

26 Oct - 27 Oct

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahamainter

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£45

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Hotel Granbinario Tsuruga

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£71

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Glamp Element - Campground

60-1 Ikeshita Maibara Shiga

£237

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Arihara?

The best area to stay in Arihara is the lakeside area near the Arihara-ko Lakeside Park, particularly around the main road that follows the shore.This area is the heart of Arihara for visitors, offering direct access to Lake Biwa and its scenic views. The main road features a selection of hotels, ryokans, and local eateries. It's a convenient base for exploring the lake and the nearby attractions.Couples looking for a relaxing getaway will find this area particularly appealing. Many accommodations offer rooms with lake views, and the proximity to Arihara-ko Lakeside Park provides pleasant walking paths and opportunities for enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Biwa. It's a nice setting for a peaceful escape.For those interested in outdoor activities and nature, staying near the lake is ideal. You'll be close to opportunities for cycling along the lake, enjoying water sports, or simply relaxing by the shore.

When is the best time to go to Arihara?

The best time to visit Arihara is during the spring (late March to early May) for cherry blossoms, or autumn (October to November) for stunning autumn foliage.Spring in Arihara is particularly picturesque. The cherry blossom season transforms the landscape, especially around the temples and along the lakefront. The weather is generally mild and pleasant, superb for exploring the outdoor attractions. Couples often find this time of year especially romantic, with opportunities for scenic walks and boat trips on Lake Biwa.Autumn offers a different kind of beauty with the vibrant colours of the changing leaves. The air is crisp, and the scenery around Mount Hiei and the surrounding valleys is spectacular. This season is ideal for those who enjoy hiking and photography.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Arihara.

How much is the nightly rate at a Arihara hotel?

Prices for hotels in Arihara often vary, but you can find a great deal from £31 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Arihara hotels

1. Dormy Inn Tsuruga Natural Hot Spring

2. Toyoko Inn Tsuruga Ekimae

3. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

4. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

5. Hotel New Sunpia Tsuruga

6. HOTEL CUORE TSURUGA

7. Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

8. Hotel Select Inn Tsuruga

9. The Gran Resort Mikatagoko

10. Hotel Alpha-One Tsuruga-Bypass

11. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

12. Guest House Mikata

13. HOBOIE Guest House

14. HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahamainter

15. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

16. Ryokan Beniayu

17. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

18. HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

19. Hotel Sekumiya

20. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

Stay near popular Arihara attractions

Arihara Village

Top Arihara Hotel Reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Guest House Mikata

Hotel Route Inn Tsuruga Ekimae

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Dormy Inn Tsuruga Natural Hot Spring

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

Hotel New Sunpia Tsuruga

More cheap stays in Arihara

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

HOTEL CUORE TSURUGA

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahamainter

Hotel Granbinario Tsuruga

Glamp Element - Campground

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