"The hotel itself was pretty amazing (once you find the entrance), with massive clean rooms and good food, with hot spring water directly in the rooms.
The thing to understand is that it is in the middle of nowhere (industrial area), with no restaurants around it. It is also a 15-20 min walk from the station and then 20 mins to Nagoya. Or alternatively a taxi for about 9,000-11,000 Yen.
Best way is a taxi (GO app) to the station, then train to Nagoya for relative ease and not too expensive.
Also, if there is an English version of the TV-Screen ordering system for room service, we couldn’t find it. Quite extensive menu though and we worked it out mainly by picture but hard if you are picky as you don’t quite know what’s coming sometimes. That said, the food was much better than expected.
We used it as a base for the family (2 kids, 11 & 8), going to Legoland and Ghibli Park and a daytrip to Kyoto. As the room was absolutely huge it gave a great respite from days of walking and for the price it was incredible. Add the taxis and less so but in the end we were pretty blown away with the value for money."
"Fantastic place to stay for my first time in Japan after being in Tokyo. This place receives forwarded luggage, staff are very helpful/kind, the property is easy to navigate, and the shuttle system was great. The shuttle was very helpful getting back and forth from the station. Also, they have a cell phone at the station to call for the shuttle so no need to worry if you don’t have a Japanese phone number. Would stay again and recommend it to foreigners wanting to have a Ryokan experience. Get the half board option because the food was amazing!"
"I had a great experience. They made everything worry free. A shuttle from the train station. Being welcomed into the lounge to check-in in comfort. Being given a welcome drink. Then when the check-in is completed, being escorted to my room. Unheard of where I’m from.
The room was exactly what I had hoped and more. The private bath on the patio was such a great treat. I was pretty dead after the last 2 weeks of being on the move and being surrounded by loud tourists. While a quick stay, this was exactly what I needed.
The food. I need to make myself perfectly clear, all tasted great. I loved the experience. I will warn my picky NA eaters or people on the spectrum who struggle with textures. The kaiseki meal will likely be a struggle for you. I was fighting for my life XD. But I knew this going in and wanted to do it anyway. I’m very happy I did. My mantra, “They simply will not feed you something that tastes bad.” And they didn’t. I also asked for a drink recommendation and the plum wine and soda went crazy. So good.
The staff were all awesome! I made train reservations while I was still in Kyoto and already had my tickets and couldn’t reschedule for reasons. But my train was leaving before the first morning shuttle. They had the shuttle make a special trip just for me nearly an hour early, which I was super appreciative of.
All in all a fantastic place. I hope to return on my next trip, and take advantage of the other amenities. The spa looked really nice."
"Not the best hotel, pictures don’t do justice, the building itself is in poor condition the bed and pillow really uncomfortable. Will not be staying there again and it is too far from tourist attractions. "
What can I expect from a resort vacation in Higashiomi?
Longing for a relaxing escape? You deserve the luxuries and comforts of a resort, where you can find everything you need for your trip from tasty food and drink options to activities and entertainment. Browse the resorts in the area and discover the right one for you, whether you see yourself sipping drinks by a sprawling pool or heading to the spa for a deep-tissue massage.
What's the best resort in Higashiomi?
Here are our top-rated resorts near Higashiomi: Honmachi Hotel - 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Higashiomi. Hotel Biwa Dog - 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Higashiomi. Suzukato - 22.5 mi (36.1 km) from Higashiomi.
What can I do in Higashiomi?
Interesting museums to visit include Noguchi Kenzo Memorial House, while Lake Biwa is one of the biggest draws. For more to see in the area, you can spend time at Gozaisho-dake or Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum.
What's the weather like in Higashiomi?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Higashiomi 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 Higashiomi?
Fly into Chubu Centrair Intl. Airport (NGO), which is located 34.4 mi (55.4 km) from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Komaki Airport (NKM), which is 37.3 mi (60.1 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.