Ryokan Futabaso vs Chari3 (チャリキューブ)

Same City · Hikone Distance: 3.0km
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Ryokan Futabaso

★★★★ 4-Star
8.6 64
Hikone
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Chari3 (チャリキューブ)

8.8 13
Hikone
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Ryokan Futabaso Chari3 (チャリキューブ)
Agoda
8.6 (90)
8.8 (70)
Booking.com
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8.5 (55)
Expedia
8.0 (3)
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Trip.com
9.9 (8)
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Overall Average
8.6 (101)
8.8 (125)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Futabaso Chari3 (チャリキューブ)
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning lake views mentioned repeatedly across sites + The host is highly responsive and very helpful.
+ Staff kindness and shuttle pickups highly praised + The rooms are compact but exceptionally well-organized and clean.
+ Spacious tatami rooms and tasty traditional meals satisfy + Excellent location for visiting Hikone Castle and nearby attractions.
+ Quiet peaceful vibe great for families and couples + English and Japanese guidebooks make the stay very convenient.
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from downtown, public transport inconvenient - Soundproofing between units is poor, leading to potential noise issues.
- Facilities feel dated, only indoor onsen disappoints - Some guests find the temperature control system difficult to manage.
- No elevator makes heavy luggage tricky

Recommended For

Families Couples Nature seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Hikone Castle visitors

Guest Reviews

Ryokan Futabaso

Trip.com 9.7 Family

Lake Biwa right outside window, great view, large Japanese-style house. Dinner tasty

Small town Hikone transport inconvenient, shuttle mornings only

Trip.com 10 Couple

Very good stay, great breakfast and service

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Spacious lake view room, staff helped with bags and welcomed

Agoda 10 Couple

Gracious family-run ryokan, tasty meals, huge tatami room lakefront

Expedia 10 Solo

Nice lake view, friendly helpful lady boss, meals in room

Chari3 (チャリキューブ)

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Perfect location for the castle visit, room was clean and well organized.

Booking.com 3.6 Solo traveler

Fantastic modern design, laundry was a bonus.

Soundproofing between units is nonexistent.

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Very helpful staff, they even sent back a baby blanket we left behind.

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.0km

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