List of new hotels and hot spring inns in Shiga Prefecture: Openings and scheduled openings in Otsu, Hikone, Nagahama, Moriyama, etc.

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New hotels in Shiga / 시가의 새로운 호텔 / 滋賀新開幕飯店

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We have listed information on new hotels, hot spring inns, and renovated facilities opening in Shiga Prefecture, including Otsu, Hikone, Nagahama, and Moriyama, sorted by city and area. From accommodations where you can experience the charm of Shiga Prefecture to your usual business hotel.
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

[New hotel opening information in Shiga Prefecture]

Otsu City

Hotel Biwa Lake Otsuka (renewal)
Lake Biwa Matsunoura Villa

Nagahama City

Super Hotel Shiga Nagahama Natural Hot Springs
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Hikone City

HATAGO HIKONE
Blue Lake Residence Biwa Front Hikone
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
AB Hotel Hikone

Omihachiman City

Hatago Yatsu...(Wakatsu)

Moriyama City

YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL

Konan City

AB Hotel Konan

Ritto City

Hotel Route Inn Kusatsu Ritto - Ritto Interchange National Route 1 -

Koka City

Keyaki no Yado En

New Hotel in Otsu

Hotel Biwa Lake Otsuka: Reopening on July 1, 2024; HOTEL BIWA LAKE OTSUKA; From Kyoto, take the JR Kosei Line Special Rapid Train to Omi-Maiko in 30 minutes, then walk for 5 minutes from Omi-Maiko Station. The inn is located right in front of the beautiful Lake Biwa. Enjoy the chef's signature kaiseki cuisine.; Recommended accommodation plans
The most popular plan
[Most Popular] Born from the Strongest Attention to Detail: <Seasonal Kaiseki> Enjoy the Best Dining Experience with Freshly Harvested Ingredients [Rakuten Travel]; [Jalan.net]reservation [JTB]reservation /Time Sale [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; [JTB] Shinkansen "Shift Trip" Includes selectable experience coupons (electronic coupons) and more
[JTB] Airplane Pack; Lakeside inn just 10 seconds walk from Lake Biwa [Jalan.net]

Lake Biwa Matsunoura Villa: Pet-friendly
Opened June 20, 2020; A lakeside hot spring resort where you can stay with your dog. All rooms have an open-air hot spring bath.; Lake Biwa Matsunoura Villa"Enjoy a resort stay with your dog in a room with an open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa" [IKYU.com]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation

New Hotel in Nagahama City

Super Hotel Shiga Nagahama Natural Hot Springs: SUPER HOTEL Shiga Nagahama Natural Hot Spring; Opening July 19, 2025; 10 minutes by car from JR Nagahama Station, 10 minutes by car from Nagahama Interchange. A business hotel equipped with separate natural hot springs for men and women, "Kohoku Ibuki no Yu."; Recommended accommodation plans
Opening commemorative plan from 5,191 yen
[GRAND OPENING July 19, 2025] Grand Opening Celebration ☆ Natural Hot Springs & Freshly Baked Bread Breakfast Buffet [Rakuten Travel]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation /Time Sale [Trip.com]Booking; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; A hotel where you can get a good night's sleep with natural hot springs, a healthy breakfast and a free welcome bar [Jalan.net]; Super Hotel Shiga Nagahama Natural Hot Springs [IKYU.com]

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa ( Accor official website , a French hotel chain with a variety of brands from Orient Express to Ibis ): Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa; Formerly known as Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA, the hotel will be rebranded and reopened on April 1, 2024.; About 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station. A spa resort on the shores of Lake Biwa where the city and nature intersect; All-inclusive accommodation includes dinner, breakfast, drinks and snacks in the lounge, hot springs, large public baths, and activities.; Recommended accommodation plans
Early Bird Discount Plan
[Pre-booking 15 days in advance] Lake Biwa Spa Resort All-Inclusive Plan <Dinner, Breakfast, and Lounge Benefits Included> [Rakuten Travel]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Expedia]Reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [JTB]reservation /Time Sale
[Skyscanner ] Compare prices and book; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and Shinkansen [Rakuten Travel]; About 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station (pick-up available) [Jalan.net]; Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa [IKYU.com]; Accor reward points can be exchanged for Rakuten points [Official]
Grand Mercure/Mercure to open in spring 2024 [Official]

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa [Book through Agoda]

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama: HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama; Opening December 13, 2023; A new type of container hotel with compact and comfortable rooms; [Jalan.net]reservation [Expedia]Reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation /Time Sale [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; A new type of container hotel with a unique exterior and compact, comfortable rooms [Jalan.net]

New Hotel in Hikone City

HATAGO HIKONE: HATAGO HIKONE; Opening on July 24, 2025. Formerly Biwako Bank Hikone Branch; Yumekyobashi Castle Road. 8 minutes walk from the national treasure Hikone Castle. "HATAGO HIKONE Annex" is also nearby.; Recommended accommodation plans
Standard plan: from 4,800 yen
Standard Plan (breakfast included) [Rakuten Travel]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation; Opening in late July! A former bank renovated into a lodging facility that offers a relaxed atmosphere [Jalan.net]

Blue Lake Residence Biwa Front Hikone: Opening August 20, 2023; Lake Biwa Matsubara Onsen. Dog-friendly villas and dog runs available. Hotel New Awaji Group; Recommended accommodation plans
Dog Friendly Plan
[Dogs allowed / Two meals included] Dog-friendly villa accommodation plan <Opening August 2023> [Jalan.net]; Recommended accommodation plans
Glamping area villa plan with open-air hot spring bath
[Two meals included] Villa accommodation plan with open-air hot spring bath <Opening August 2023> [Rakuten Travel]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation /Time Sale [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; JR Jalan.net Pack Shinkansen Plan; An observation lounge with a spectacular view of Lake Biwa and a large public bath filled with water from the hotel's own hot spring, Lake Biwa Matsubara Onsen. [Jalan.net]; Blue Lake House BIWAFRONT HIKONE [IKYU.com]

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone: Reopening on April 1, 2023. The key color is vermilion, the color of the Ii clan's red armor. New Lake Biwa view bathroom.; A large natural hot spring bath with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa; Recommended accommodation plans
Drinks inclusive plan
Enjoy all-you-can-drink during your stay ♪ <Drinks Inclusive Plan> Dinner is a "Land's Blessings Kaiseki" [Rakuten Travel]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Expedia]Booking [JTB]reservation /Time Sale [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; [JTB] Shinkansen "Shift Trip" Includes selectable experience coupons (electronic coupons) and more; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and Shinkansen [Rakuten Travel]; A Lake Biwa resort where you can enjoy A5-ranked Omi beef [Jalan.net]; Recommendations and rankings of cheap hot spring hotel chains where you can enjoy hot springs and buffets

AB Hotel Hikone: Opening October 8, 2020; Approximately 4 minutes on foot from Hikone Station, approximately 6 minutes by car from Hikone Interchange; [Jalan.net]reservation [JTB]reservation; AB Hotel Hikone [Rakuten Travel]; A list of popular, affordable business hotel chains nationwide
If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

New Hotel in Omihachiman City

Hatago Yatsu...(Wakatsu): Opening in October 2020; A ryokan located in the Yahata Traditional Buildings Preservation District in Omihachiman City; Hatago Ya... [IKYU.com]; [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation

New Hotel in Moriyama City

YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL: A small luxury hotel will open in August 2023 within the historic YANMAR SUNSET MARINA. The guest rooms have hammocks on their terraces.; Recommended accommodation plans
Limited Time Offer

[Summer/Autumn Special] Enjoy a full course of carefully selected aged meat and wine pairings / Free drinks / Dinner and breakfast included [IKYU.com]; [Jalan.net]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; JAL Jalan.net Pack Plan with Air Ticket; All guest rooms have a terrace equipped with a hammock. [Jalan.net]; YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL [IKYU.com]

New Hotel in Konan City

AB Hotel Konan: Opening November 27, 2020; Approximately 8 minutes on foot from JR Kusatsu Line "Kosei Station", approximately 13 minutes by car from Ritto Konan Interchange; Complete with large public baths for men and women with famous hot springs; [Jalan.net]reservation [JTB]reservation; AB Hotel Konan [Rakuten Travel]; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; A list of popular, affordable business hotel chains nationwide
If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

New Hotel in Ritto City

Hotel Route Inn Kusatsu Ritto - Ritto Interchange National Route 1 -: Opening October 2, 2020; Approximately 2 minutes from Ritto Interchange on the Meishin Expressway; [Jalan.net]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [JTB]reservation; Hotel Route Inn Ritto Interchange - National Route 1 - [IKYU.com]; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; A list of popular, affordable business hotel chains nationwide
If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

New hotel in Koka city

Keyaki no Yado En: Opening August 1, 2022; A private lodge with a dry landscape garden, a bath with a garden and a storehouse sauna.; Keyaki no Yado En [IKYU.com]

New hotel openings OTA & travel agency campaigns and special pages

Yahoo! Travel: Popular accommodations in Shiga that have been open for less than a year. You can narrow down your search by criteria such as reviews of 4.5 or higher, points earned, breakfast included, whether or not there is a large public bath, hot springs, or rooms with open-air baths.
IKYU.com: Popular accommodations in Shiga that have been open for less than a year. You can narrow down your search by conditions such as stunning views, dinner in your room, large public baths, saunas, baby-friendly accommodations, good value for money, and vacation rentals.
Rakuten Travel: Get there by plane! New accommodations opening after 2024
JTB: Newly opened and renovated hotels and inns
Rurubu.travel(JTB): We will introduce hotels and inns that will be opening or reopening after renovation between 2023 and 2025. Enjoy the latest facilities and services along with the unique atmosphere of a newly renovated hotel.
Kinki Nippon Tourist: We will introduce newly opened hotels and inns across Japan within the last two years, categorized by age. Enjoy a luxurious stay in a new space.

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Information on new hotel openings in Shiga Prefecture: Otsu, Hikone, Nagahama, Moriyama, etc.