Question 1

How do I get there from the nearest station?

Accepted Answer

About 12 minutes' walk or 1-2 minutes by taxi from Makino Station on the JR Kosei Line. From the Kyoto direction it is about 32 km from the Hira ramp on the Kosei Road via Route 161. From the Nagoya direction it is about 20 km from Kinomoto IC on the Hokuriku Expressway via Routes 8, 303 and 161.

Question 2

What activities are there nearby?

Accepted Answer

The northern Lake Biwa area offers sightseeing and historic sites, water sports, cycling and camping. Lakeside spots such as Makino Sunny Beach are within walking distance.

Question 3

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00. Times may differ by the plan you book.

Question 4

Are there sights nearby?

Accepted Answer

There is scenery in every season around the northern part of Lake Biwa: the cherry blossom at Kaizu-Osaki in spring, Chikubushima in deep summer green, and the white sand and pines of Makino Sunny Beach. Sightseeing boats to Chikubushima also leave from nearby.

Question 5

Are you open in winter?

Accepted Answer

We are open all year round, and winter at the northern lake offers a quiet stay amid snowy scenery. Please see the official website or contact the hotel for specific information.

Question 6

Can I stay with family?

Accepted Answer

Yes, families are very welcome. The area offers plenty for everyone, from sports around Lake Biwa to sightseeing.

Question 7

What are the rooms like?

Accepted Answer

The rooms have calm interiors with the warmth of wood. With just 58 rooms the hotel is small in scale, for an unhurried stay.

Question 8

How many rooms are there?

Accepted Answer

It is a homely resort hotel with 58 rooms. The appeal is the attentive service a small hotel can give and the quiet setting amid the rich nature of the northern lake.

Question 9

Is there a bathing hall or hot spring?

Accepted Answer

There is a large bathing hall. Please contact the hotel directly for details of the bathing facilities.

Question 10

What is the view from the restaurant?

Accepted Answer

The restaurant is designed so that you dine looking out at Chikubushima floating in Lake Biwa, taking in the magnificent scenery of the northern lake.

Question 11

Is there parking, and is there a charge?

Accepted Answer

There is free parking for 200 cars (suitable for large vehicles, available at night). It is free for hotel guests.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

763-2 Nishihama, Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Question 13

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 14

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.

Question 15

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 16

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 17

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 12 minutes' walk or 1-2 minutes by taxi from Makino Station on the JR Kosei Line. About 32 km from the Hira ramp on the Kosei Road coming from Kyoto, or about 20 km from Kinomoto IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.

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