Lake BiwaShiga
NEST琵琶湖
A whole-rental villa at Makino, 200 metres from Lake Biwa, with a 30-degree indoor pool that opens into a half-outdoor one through large windows, plus a natural hot spring and a private sauna.
- Villa resort
NEST Biwako is a resort villa let whole at Shinbo in Makino, Takashima, Shiga, 200 metres from Lake Biwa. It takes two to five guests, on two semi-double beds with mattresses added for extra guests.
Indoors there is a pool heated to 30 degrees, about 17 square metres. Open the large windows and it becomes a half-outdoor pool. Being heated, it works in any season and children can get in.
There is also a natural hot spring inside, to soak in without anyone else around, and a private sauna.
For food there are two premium BBQ plans; the outdoor version includes steak.
Makino is known for its avenue of metasequoia trees, and the villa makes a base for the lake's water activities. Osaka is about two hours away, and central Nagoya about the same. Rates start at 68,000 yen a night.
Amenities & features
- Private pool
- In-room onsen
- Sauna
- BBQ
Getting there
滋賀県高島市マキノ町新保146-1 (Shiga, Japan)View mapDirections & travel time (Google Maps)Stays around here
Things to do here
- Private sauna sessions and cold-air bathing
- Swim in a private pool with no one else in sight
- Soak in the bath any time, as often as you like
- BBQ nights around the coals on the terrace
- Lakeside walks and watersports
- A whole day of doing nothing, with no one to mind
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FAQ
- How much does it cost to stay at NEST琵琶湖?
- Rates start from around ¥68,000 per night (whole house) (as of our last check; prices vary by season and group size). Check the official site for current rates.
- How many guests can stay at NEST琵琶湖?
- NEST琵琶湖 accommodates up to 5 guests.
- Does NEST琵琶湖 have a pool, sauna or onsen?
- NEST琵琶湖 offers a private pool, a sauna, an in-room onsen, BBQ facilities.
- Where is NEST琵琶湖 located?
- NEST琵琶湖 is in Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan.
- How can I book NEST琵琶湖?
- You can book NEST琵琶湖 through the links on this page. TOMARIBI itself does not take reservations.
Sources
Listing facts are verified against the sources above. Check the official site for current rates and availability.