"Yumotokan is well run. From the moment we arrived at the Ogoto Onsen station for pick-up, to dropping us off at the end of out stay, the staff was friendly and courteous. The baths were amazing and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the ketone rooms with the private baths!"
"Hotel is old and not worth the money in my opinion. If you’ve been to the US and stayed at Motel 6, this is how I would describe the room I stayed in. The spring mattress was very old. I’ve been coming to Japan for so long and this is the first time I’ve had to sleep on a spring mattress that was very old and uncomfortable. A futon mattress would have been better. The hotel is nice only in the lobby. Carpet in the hallways was badly stained, elevators were slow. I stayed for one night to use the onsen after a long hiking trip, but lots of young children were screaming and used the public bath as if it was a swimming pool. It was not a relaxing experience at all."
"The staff was very helpful especially for checking on whether places were open and on obtaining a taxi. The rooms lack places to put your clothes and lack suitcases stands so one must plan to use the limited supply of hangars and live out of a suitcase.
The showers are handheld so one might instead plan to use the open facilities and hot baths. The food was excellent and help is available everywhere."
"Fantastic stay in this onsen style ryokan. Had a wonderful private onsen in our room, overlooking the river and the lake beyond. Can’t ask for a more perfect experience. Waking up early to soak in our private room onsen before dressing and heading down for the Japanese style breakfast included."
"Our whole family loved the stay.
Breakfast and kaiseki dinner were great!
Onsen in our room was just amazing, I enjoyed every moment of it.
Hotel staff was very helpful and rooms were clean and comfortable.
Hotel itself is a bit off the beaten path and after stampede of tourists in Kyoto offers a calm refuge. If you can rent a car or afford taxi, you can visit all kinds of amazing places without any crowds."
What can I expect from a resort vacation in Hikone?
You deserve some time off, and a resort is the perfect place to find all the services and amenities you need for a relaxing time in Hikone. One of the comfortable resorts in the surrounding area could be just what you're searching for, whether you want an amazing pool, blissful spa treatments, or fun activities to try.
Check out the interesting exhibits at Hikone Castle Museum, or bring the kids to Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road for some family fun. Lake Biwa and Hikone Castle are a few additional attractions in the area that you might like.
What's the weather like in Hikone?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Hikone are July, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Hikone?
Fly into Komaki Airport (NKM), which is located 40.3 mi (64.9 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Chubu Centrair Intl. Airport (NGO), which is 43.9 mi (70.7 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.