The closest inn to Hikone Castle. 1 min walk to sightseeing spots. A superb view of the cherry blossoms along the waterfront. Conveniently adjacent to a paid parking lot. 20 minutes on foot from the station

Entire home in Hikone, Japan

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Chihiro
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

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Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
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The guest house, which retains its 1970s Showa-era appearance, is a small, self-service, no-frills inn.
It is not flashy, but you can enjoy a gentle, homey atmosphere.
In front of the house, there is a moat and rows of cherry trees. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are beautiful, especially the night cherry blossoms, which are lit up. In the summer, the greenery is beautiful, and in the fall, the leaves change color and the sound of insects can be heard. In the winter, Hikone Castle is beautiful, like a painting, with its snowy landscape.
It is a short walk to Hikone Castle, a few minutes to Castle Road and Yonbancho Square, and close to restaurants, famous confectionery, rice, and Omi beef Chisuke Tei.
The inn has cooking utensils such as a hot plate, and you can have a yakiniku party with Omi beef at a great price. Feel free to use the kitchen to cook with the ingredients you bring.
With advance reservations, you can also try brush calligraphy, kimono dressing, tea ceremony in a tea room with a view of the castle, and wreath making.
Why not make a one-of-a-kind wreath using nuts, pine cones, dried flowers, etc. Kimono dressing experience
At night, the host will be in the staff room, so you can relax. It can be used for overnight stays for clubs, club activities, training, etc., and for up to 8 people with family and friends.

The space
The second floor can accommodate up to 5 people, and the first floor can accommodate up to 3 people with futons.
The second floor can be divided into two rooms with a sliding door.
There is a kitchen, shower (bath), and toilet on the first floor.

Guest access
The staff room is not accessible.
The kitchen, toilet, and bathroom are also shared with the host.

Other things to note
The accommodation is in a historic scenic area. Please cooperate with smoking and garbage disposal.
The neighborhood is residential. Please be quiet at night and during the day.

Registration details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 滋賀県彦根保健所 | 滋賀県指令 彦保 第　6　号

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Paid washer – In building
Paid dryer – In building
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 85 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Hikone, Shiga, Japan

Why not take a leisurely stroll through the narrow alleys of the castle town, home to Hikone Castle, a National Treasure? There are also many historical sights such as the Ashikaga Yashiki and Sawa-yama Castle Ruins.
It is close to the shore of Lake Biwa, where you can enjoy the water, the sparkling water surface, and the sunset.

Meet your host

Superhost
117 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Host, Scripturer Normal, Former Kindergarten, Medical Affairs
Fun fact: I was interviewed on the street on♬ the TV.
Hikone Guest House I'm a host, Chihiro. We opened in April 2022 as a small home in the Showa period in Hikone, a local area. I hope you can feel like you're having a drink when you're visiting your grandmother's house. I became the owner of the guest house from a kindergarten teacher. "A place where a warm connection between people and people is born and noticed like your own." In a slow flowing time, I want to be a place that inspires me by touching the nature of Lake Biwa, taking a walk in the castle town, and chatting while enjoying a chat.I love smiling kids and moms.I travel between the inn and my home.The host will be there at night, so you can rest assured. Please cooperate with non-smoking

Chihiro is a Superhost

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 17:00 – 20:00
Checkout before 10:00
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs