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Location: Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture (10 minute train ride from Kyoto)

Welcome to Ryotei Koyo. This large Ryokan Hotel (see definition of ryokan styles below) is located on the shores of Lake Biwa (the largest lake in Japan). Ryotei Koyo has 175 Japanese-style guest rooms, and many (not all) of the guest rooms have views of Lake Biwa. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and the hot spring baths have views of the lake. In the summer months, guests can also swim at the ryokan's swimming pool. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests at Ryotei Koyo, and all meals are served in their dining area. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 11:00 am. Parking is available.

Ryokan Hotel
From Guests
4.3 points out of 5 points
Atmosphere: 4.5 Food: 4.3 Owners and Staff: 4.4 Location: 4.1 Room: 4.6 Hot Springs: 4.3

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	Yes	Non-Smoking Rooms
No	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	No	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
Yes	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Yes	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
No	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
Yes	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	No	No Meals Plan Available
No	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
Yes	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	Yes	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	Yes	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
No	Dinner Served in Guest Room	No	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: A Little English Spoken
Internet Connection: No Internet Connection
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: no curfew
Yes	Pick-up Service	Yes	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
No	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
	Pay with a Credit Card