Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
Lakeside resort hotel with rust-tinted onsen baths
Uses natural hot spring water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Sauna room of any kind
Shared bathing area for all genders
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Guests with tattoos may be refused use of the hot spring bath; this is not always explained at check-in, so ask in advance.
Welcomes children and families
On-site or nearby parking available
This lakeside resort keeps its outdoor bath filled with rust-colored onsen water straight from the source, with an indoor bath and an onsen lounge to relax in afterward. Baths are separated by gender. Rooms and the pool area look out over Lake Biwa or the surrounding mountains. It's set up as a family resort, with an all-inclusive package that covers meals, drinks and lounge snacks.
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Last updated September 29, 2026