Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
Hotel convenient to Lake Biwa

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Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Building design
Courtyard
Interior entrance
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025

Room options

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room Ground Floor, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
  • 30.13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Japanese Style Room for 2 People, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Superior Hollywood Twin Upper Floor with Stairs, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 30.46 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
3-3-33 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0046

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mii-dera - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nanzen-ji Temple - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Heian Shrine - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 54 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 66 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 99 min drive
  • Otani Station - 3 min drive
  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 6 min walk
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪アンドモア - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪千石鮓 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪パーンの笛 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪近江牛品川亭 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪弾き語りバー左嵜 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Kiyomizu Temple. Also, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Heian Shrine are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 20
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 20

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1000 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Inase Machiya Bed & Breakfast
Inase Otsu Machiya
Inase Machiya
Inase Otsu Machiya Otsu
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Otsu
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Hotel
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast has a garden.
What's the area around Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast like?
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Biwako-Hamaotsu Station and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Biwa.

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A charmingly traditional and cozy hotel
The traditional Japanese room with a separate toilet was perfect for myself travelling solo. The room was immaculately clean and extremely quiet. The bed cover was fluffy and soft although the mattress was a bit thin for me. The full breakfast was delicious and the staff were thoughtful.
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My 2nd stay here and it is just my dream place of Machiya in japan
Cat, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Celine, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Sze Ling, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just exactly like the old time Japanese Machiya from movie which is the nostalgic feeling i am looking for
Cat, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place with excellent amenities
Almost felt like I had the whole place to myself. The room I was in was massive for one person. Formtbhr bathroom, the restroom , to the dining area everything felt spacious and bette than staying at a chain hotel. The breakfast was so good and the space was so clean. would stay again.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty restored house
Lovely, restored old house. There's a pay parking lot across the street and it's walking distance to Miidera temple and the waterfront. Great breakfast.
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Louis, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and great owners
Wonderful! This B&B is in a restored old store. The pictures do not do it justice. Breakfast was delicious. Room was spacious with soft and fluffy blankets. If you are worried about the shower/tub in another area, I did not have a problem. They are very clean. Little notes about different parts of the house adds to the lore of the area and the building. I would stay again if in the area again. You should stay if given the chance.
Lance, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice B&B in convenient location.
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Inase Otsu Machiya B&B. The english-speaking staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, recommending nearby restaurants and pointing out the local attractions. This is perhaps what I remember most about this place. The twin-room was large by Japanese standards and featured a a sink and restroom. The shared shower and bath were located downstairs. The 2 beds were quite comfortable - both consisting of large tatami mats raised a foot or so above the floor. The B&B is on a quiet side street and was able to sleep well every night. About a 5 min walk to Lake Biwa Port and a 15 min walk to JR Otsu station; from there 10 min (2 stops) to Kyoto Station. In addition to usual convenience stores the is a supermarket nearby. Hope to return someday if I am in the area.
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Delightful family operated B&B at Otsu near Kyoto
Inase Bed and Breakfast is a family run establishment at Otsu near Kyoto (Japan). It is a 2017 renovation of an old building. Inase aims to offer a traditional Japanese experience and does it extremely well. My partner and I chose the "western style" room. It was lovely. However, older visitors may find the absence of anywhere to sit a bit of a problem. The "seats" are Japanese style which means a chair with no legs that sits on a mat. The beds are western style but perhaps a little harder than a western visitor would be used to, The staff are extremely friendly and speak good English. A free Japanese breakfast is part of the tariff. Breakfast patrons sit on the floor but there is a "bar" for international visitors who can order a "western style" breakfast if preferred. Parking could be problem but Inase is very close to public transport in the form of the Keishin line from Kyoto that runs down the street in Otsu. This unusal feature attracts railway enthusiasts from Japan and around the world.
Colin, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Traditional Japanese experience
This historical place was thoughtfully and tastefully renovated to restore the traditional Japanese style. The guest room was well decorated and cosy. We were delighted to stay here and experience the Japanese hospitality and lifestyle. The breakfast was delicious. The service was excellent and the staffs were very friendly. Will definitely recommend this place to friends.
Susan, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Clarissa, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A second home I dearly miss
Staying at Inase was absolutely without the doubt, the best place my friend and I stayed during our entire 2 weeks in Japan. Not only was Miki-san and Rie-san super sweet and welcoming, but the lovely area we stayed in was so peaceful. We were the only tourists there in Ōtsu it seemed, but we felt so incredibly comfortable, we were truly so saddened when we had to leave. If anyone is considering this accommodation, I absolutely implore you to stay. It is also only a short train ride to Kyoto station also. Even now my friend and I miss our little room, fluffy futons, local bathhouse and our strange (to us) high tech toilet that welcomed us whenever we opened the door to it.
Rebecca, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation- good locations
Inase is beautifully renovated, clean and comfortable. Awesome staff who went out of their way to be helpful during our 5 night stay. Close to a large supermarket, convenience stores and restaurants. About a 15 minute walk to the station, 2 stops from Kyoto. We enjoyed staying away from the tourist crowds in Kyoto yet being close enough to do our Kyoto sight seeing. There is also lots to see and do in Otsu. We stayed in a Japanese style room, bedding surprisingly comfortable, the room spacious and well heated for the cold weather. Loved the Japanese breakfast every morning, hot shower or hot tub bath after a long cold day out, would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Janine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

BOREUM, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

TATSUYA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Mak, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ryoma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

静かで落ち着けます。コンビニ、飲食店は周りに少ないです。都会の喧騒を忘れたい方には良い環境です
Katsushi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

スタッフのかたがとても親切でした。お世話になりました。
ゆうこ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

帰りに女性の店員さんが丁寧に観光名所などを紹介してくれました。 写真まで撮っていただきました! 大津に行った際にはまた利用させて頂きます。
Hirano, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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