Title: Higashiomi Travel Guide: Best of Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Higashiomi](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiomi-Hotels.d6160581.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Higashiomi](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiomi-Holiday-Rentals.d6160581.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Higashiomi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Higashiomi.d6160581.Car-Hire-Guide)[Higashiomi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiomi.d6160581.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Higashiomi Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Eigenji in Autumn, Aerial 360 VR Panoramic VIew JAPAN](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/94e19dd2-6b56-4420-93e4-b0d782104ba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eigenji River and Higashiomi City in the distance ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/ad194512-049c-433d-baac-04917194ecac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Double-headed train running Biwako line at canola flower season](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/15ac96f7-6f52-4b90-9cda-a0ad1e4a6de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Higashiomi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/790e67a5-63f4-4804-b02d-c4745af75431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Higashiomi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/e8cd53d1-0d76-42ce-8144-a61103ec69e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/e8cd53d1-0d76-42ce-8144-a61103ec69e0.jpg) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Higashiomi Things to do - Top hotels in Higashiomi - Top Holiday Rentals in Higashiomi ![Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18540000/18532300/18532204/3e0702a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae 1-11 Yokaichi Honmachi Higashiomi Shiga £65 12 Apr - 13 Apr Stay at this hotel in Higashiomi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tarobogu and Oiso Shrine are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=18532204&PinnedHotelID=18532204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160581) ![Biwako Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21890000/21888200/21888155/4c7cece6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Biwako Grand Hotel 6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken £138 9 Apr - 10 Apr Stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa Museum are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews) Great place to stay for a ryokan and onsen experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. The views from the onsens are beautiful. The view with the lake and the mountains in the background is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend and would stay again. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=21888155&PinnedHotelID=21888155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160581) ![Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3892600/3892557/869ba768_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu 1-27 Nishioji-cho Kusatsu Shiga-ken £43 12 Apr - 13 Apr Stay at this hotel in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Clean room, courteous staff, great location Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=3892557&PinnedHotelID=3892557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6160581) [See all 522 properties in Higashiomi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6160581) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sauna BBQ Board game Enjoy extraordinary time with friends in a restful old private house, memories -GUEST HOUSE Deatame-so](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398400/113398334/3ce7e052_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sauna BBQ Board game Enjoy extraordinary time with friends in a restful old private house, memories -GUEST HOUSE Deatame-so 東近江市上山町 滋賀県 Stay at this holiday home in Higashiomi. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Crefeel Koto and Hibari Park are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiomi-Hotels-Sauna-BBQ-Board-Game-Enjoy-Extraordinary-Time-With-Friends-In-A-Restful-Old-Private-House.h113398334.Hotel-Information) ![Free parking available Private villa in Higashiomi City Shiga Prefecture accommodating up to 12 - Higashiomi Shiga Prefecture / Higashiomi Shiga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92084800/92084750/b0122775_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Free parking available Private villa in Higashiomi City Shiga Prefecture accommodating up to 12 - Higashiomi Shiga Prefecture / Higashiomi Shiga Higashiomi Shiga Stay at this holiday home in Higashiomi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gokasyo Omisyonin House Of Tonomurauhei ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiomi-Hotels-Free-Parking-Available-Private-Villa-In-Higashi-Higashiomi-Shiga-Prefecture-Higashiomi-Shiga.h92084750.Hotel-Information) ![RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90300000/90299800/90299744/16c64833_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT 1016-4 Nagahama Shiga Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Nagahama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and room service. Popular attractions Rosa & Berry Tawada and Mishimaike ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagahama-Hotels-Futureresort.h90299744.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Higashiomi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6160581&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Higashiomi hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6160581&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6160581&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6160581&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6160581&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6160581&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6160581&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Eigenji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/0f624db9-7376-4e27-8abe-884aa69fe3bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eigenji Temple After visiting Eigenji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Higashiomi. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eigenji-Temple-Higashiomi.d553248621532772010.Attraction) #### Gozaisho-dake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gozaisho-dake during your travels in Higashiomi. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gozaisho-Dake-Higashiomi.d553248621532772122.Attraction) #### Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum You can browse the exhibits at Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Higashiomi. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Higashiomi-Omi-Merchants-Museum-Higashiomi.d553248621562273147.Attraction) #### Crefeel Koto You can take time to visit Crefeel Koto during your travels to Higashiomi. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crefeel-Koto-Higashiomi.d553248621532772009.Attraction) #### Gokasyo Omisyonin House Of Tonomurauhei You can learn about the history of Higashiomi with a stop at Gokasyo Omisyonin House Of Tonomurauhei. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gokasyo-Omisyonin-House-Of-Tonomurauhei-Higashiomi.d553248621532772002.Attraction) #### Ishibaji Temple After visiting Ishibaji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Higashiomi. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishibaji-Temple-Higashiomi.d553248621562273549.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, Ukimido One Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49313640/4c4ceb46-22ec-493f-bf48-44f930a3ecfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine and Ukimido Day Tour from Osaka Kyoto £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-biwa-shirahige-shrine-and-ukimido-day-tour-from-osaka-kyoto.a49313640.activity-details) ![Below Hira Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48971698/056808c9-632e-4295-bcff-b0c2a1546e89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour £92 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-3-hours-waterfalls-sightseeing-tour.a48971698.activity-details) ![Private Teppanyaki Experience in Hikone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49038234/78c9c40b-d225-45c1-83cd-84cf599e877b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Teppanyaki Experience in Hikone £129 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-teppanyaki-experience-in-hikone.a49038234.activity-details) [See all activities in Higashiomi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Higashiomi.d6160581.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Higashiomi ![Komono](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000003935/ca260264-f461-4b6a-a782-c80e2975f340.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [z tanuki](https://www.panoramio.com/user/238971?with_photo_id=90509014) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Komono - Cities near Higashiomi - Places of interest [Komono](https://expedia.co.uk/Komono.dx3000003935) - [Nagashima Spa Land ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagashima-Spa-Land-Nagoya.d6104154.Attraction) - [Anpanman Children's Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Anpanman-Childrens-Museum-Nagoya.d553248621562273389.Attraction) - [Biwako Valley Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Biwako-Valley-Ski-Resort-Otsu.d553248621532772473.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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