[Updated for 2025] Popular pet-friendly accommodations (hotels and cottages) around Lake Biwa

This time, we will introduce accommodations around Lake Biwa where you can stay with your beloved dog.
Why not enjoy an elegant stay with your pet on the shores of Lake Biwa, looking out over the lake from your room, and relaxing with meals and hot springs?
We will introduce 8 charming accommodations around Lake Biwa where you can stay with your pet, divided by area.

Koto area

Blue Lake House BIWAFRONT HIKONE

Blue Lake House BIWAFRONT HIKONE

Quote source: https://www.biwa-front.com/

Opened in 2023, “Blue Lake Residence BIWAFRONT HIKONE is a wellness resort located on the beautiful waterfront of Lake Biwa.

There are hotel buildings and villas, and 9 of the 12 rooms in the villa building are dog-friendly, so you can stay with your beloved dog. There are also rooms with open-air baths.

The location offers an unobstructed panorama of the majestic lake and the Hira mountain range on the opposite shore, so you can relax and enjoy your time with your precious dog.

Facility nameAonokotei BIWAFRONT HIKONE
Address1435-91 Matsubara-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga-ken 522-0002
Phone number0570-078-857
Check-in/out15:00/11:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to medium size)
Dog runAvailable
Pet hire fee from Senri Chuo22,900 yen

Hotel Biwa Dog

Source https://www.biwadog.co.jp/

“Hotel Biwa Dog” is a dog resort hotel designed for guests to enjoy a stay with their beloved dog. Boasting a beautiful location with Lake Biwa right in front of it and a vast site, Biwa Dog has only 10 rooms in the main building and 5 cottages.

There are three types of outdoor dormitories on the site: for small and medium-sized dogs, for large dogs, and a free space.In addition to the dog run, there is also an indoor dog run, so you don’t have to worry about rainy days. Another nice feature is that there are shower rooms, dog toilets, and a rest area.

The club lounge is a cafe and bar with a modern atmosphere. Of course, you can spend time here with your dog.

Facility nameHotel Biwa Dog
Address〒521-1135
3260 Shinkaicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Phone number0749-43-8258
Check-in/out15:00/11:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to extra large)
Dog runOutdoors x 3, indoors (in case of rain) x 1
Pet hire fee from Senri Chuo19,900 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/biwadog/

Kobe Area

Regina Resort Lake Biwa Nagahama

Regina Resort Lake Biwa Nagahama

Quote source: https://www.regina-resorts.com/nagahama/

Regina Resort Biwako Nagahama is a resort hotel exclusively for pets, where all rooms are dog-friendly, and even extra-large dogs can stay. You can enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Biwa with your dog from the guest rooms.

All rooms and open-air hot springs are arranged so that you can enjoy a view of Lake Biwa. The Japanese-style interior creates a view that harmonizes with the lake and the mountains on the opposite shore.

Meals are served in your room, so you can relax without worrying about your surroundings. Enjoy a relaxing dinner or breakfast with your dog while watching the ever-changing Lake Biwa.

Facility nameRegina Resort Biwako Nagahama
Address〒526-0065
4-22 Koencho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture
Phone number0749-63-1011
Check-in/out15:00/11:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to extra large)
Dog runRooms with private gardens available on the 1st floor
Pet hire fee from Senri Chuo24,900 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/reginaresort_biwakonagahama/

Sugatani Onsen

Sugaya Onsen

Source https://www.sugatani.co.jp/

This hot spring is a quiet inn located in a mountain village near the ruins of Odani Castle. During the Sengoku period, the castle lord Azai Nagamasa and Oichi also visited this historic hot spring, where you can enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients.

In addition, this room is not only suitable for small and large dogs, but also cats and other small animals.
There are few facilities where you can stay with your cat or rabbit, so we recommend it.

Facility nameSugatani Onsen
Address36 Sugatani-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, 526-0277
Phone number0749-74-2235
Check-in/check-out
td>15:00/10:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to large size) / Cats, small animals
Dog runNone
Fare from Senri Chuo27,100 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/sugatanionsen/

Kosai Area

Dog Glamping Shiga Takashima

Dog Glamping Shiga Takashima

Source https://www.shiga-doglamping.com/

Dog Glamping Shiga Takashima is a glamping facility with a private dog run that is limited to six groups per day.
All rooms at Dog Glamping Shiga Takashima have a private dog run. This glamping facility puts your precious dog first, allowing you to play to your heart’s content with your beloved dog without having to worry about other dogs due to their breed or size.
In addition to famous local produce such as Omi beef, there are many fresh and delicious ingredients, such as vegetables and lake fish that have long been loved and enjoyed locally. With a plan that includes meals, you can enjoy the flavors of Omi in a hearty BBQ.

Facility nameDog Glamping Shiga Takashima
Address2248-8 Shimogawa, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga-ken 520-1223
Phone number0503-161-4581
Check-in/out15:00/10:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to extra large)
Dog runEach room has one
Fare from Senri Chuo17,600 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/dog_glamping_shiga/

Kabata Resort

Kabata Resort

Source https://kabataresort.com/

Kabata Resort has a spacious natural grass dog run.
There are three outdoor dog runs for each dog breed, an indoor dog run that is safe even on rainy days, and even a pool that can be rented out for private use.
Kabata Resort is the culmination of the owner’s “ideal life” while traveling with his beloved dog. We placed importance on privacy and wanted to create an environment where both owners and dogs could relax without feeling stressed, so we stuck to the style of a cottage rather than a pension hotel.

Facility nameKabata Resort
Address1657 Aiba, Shinasahi-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-1531
Phone number0740-33-7701
Check-in /Check-out15:00/10:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to large size)
Dog runYes 1 pool
Fee from Senri Chuo19,400 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/kabataresort?utm_source=qr

Kosai Area

Ogoto Onsen Dantokan Kikunoya

Ogoto Onsen Dantoukan Kikunoya

Quote source: https://kikunoya.jp/

“Ogoto Onsen Dantoukan Kikunoya” is a pet-friendly inn located in Ogoto Onsen on the shores of Lake Biwa.
There are 5 rooms with open-air baths where pets can stay, and 3 rooms with hot spring baths just for dogs, for a total of 8 rooms.
The baths for dogs are free-flowing natural hot springs. It’s a special experience where you can enjoy a hot spring trip with your owner.
You can eat dinner with your dog in both rooms.

Facility nameOgoto Onsen Dantokan KIKUNOYA
Address6-1-29 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0101
Phone number077-578-1281
Check-in/out15:30/10:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to small sizes)
Dog runAvailable
Fee from Senri Chuo11,800 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/dantoukan_kikunoya/

Yumotokan Dog Villa Annex Akai

Yumotokan Dog Villa Annex Red

Quote source https://www.villa-akai.com/

Yumototate Dog Villa Annex Akai is a hotel on the shores of Lake Biwa that values ​​the “warmth of a relaxing home.” This hot spring hotel is proud of its hot springs that draw water from the source of the dog, and its dishes made with local ingredients such as fresh local vegetables, rice, and carefully selected eggs, so you can stay with your beloved dog.
On the second floor, there is a dog run where your dog can run and play to its heart’s content. It is covered, so you can use it without worrying about the weather or temperature, even on rainy days or hot summer days.

Facility nameYumotokan Dog Villa Annex Akai
Address2-30-7 Naeka, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0102
Telephone number077-572-6700
Check Queen/Out15:00/11:00
Pets allowedDogs (up to small sizes)
Dog runIndoors x 1
Fee from Senri Chuo11,800 yen
INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/dogvillaakai/

Summary

Accommodations around Lake Biwa are relatively close to the Keihanshin area, so we recommend them as they require less travel time.
Many people use the taxi for one way out and one way back. It is also OK for two people and two dogs, so you can travel with your dog friends.
If you let us know your plans in advance, you can also take a pet taxi for sightseeing.

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