Six popular hotels with stunning lake views in Japan

When wandering around the Japanese archipelago, nothing is better than finding a secluded lakeside hotel, feeling the breeze, admiring the lake view, and calming your mind. This may be the most wonderful way to enjoy your travels.

Shirasu-no-Yu

The popular animation 'Your Name' by Makoto Shinkai features Lake Itomori, which is modeled after Lake Suwa, the largest lake in Nagano. Shirasu-no-Yu is a century-old hot spring inn that not only offers the beautiful scenery of Lake Suwa but is also famous for its rare amber-colored private hot spring and tranquil, elegant Japanese garden.

SETRE MARINA Biwa

Each room features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace, allowing ample light to flood the interior and offering breathtaking views of Lake Biwa. The balcony is equipped with a hammock, creating a relaxed vacation atmosphere. The cuisine, prepared with local Shiga ingredients such as Omi beef, Lake Biwa fish, and Omi Asamiya tea, offers fresh and delightful flavors that linger on the palate.

Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen·HOTEL Kogane

Kogane is a serene and elegant Japanese-style inn. In almost all rooms, you can see the vast and beautiful view of Lake Hamana through the window. The rippling blue waves seem to wash away the troubles and anxieties of the heart.

Akan Tsuruga Bessou Hina no Za

Each room is luxuriously equipped with an open-air bath, and lake view rooms offer a beautiful view of Lake Akan. The rich ingredients from Hokkaido, such as fish, shrimp, and wagyu beef, are the highlights of this luxurious inn.

KAI Nikko

KAI Nikko, built amidst the scenic beauty of lakes and mountains, is a member of the Hoshino Resorts luxury onsen hotels. Each room is over 60 square meters, and almost all rooms offer stunning views of Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai.

LAKESIDE VILLA Suimeikaku

The only hotel built by the lake, each room is equipped with a hot spring bath. The hotel's French restaurant was selected as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2017, offering affordable and delicious meals.