Ryokan Futabaso vs Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

Same City · Hikone Distance: 2.4km
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Ryokan Futabaso

★★★★ 4-Star
8.6 64
Hikone
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Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 274
Hikone
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (90)
9.1 (761)
Booking.com
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8.8 (324)
Expedia
8.0 (3)
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9.3 (173)
Trip.com
9.9 (8)
9.7 (46)
Overall Average
8.6 (101)
9.2 (1,304)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Futabaso Hikone Castle Resort & Spa
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning lake views mentioned repeatedly across sites + Many reviews highlight impressive Hikone Castle views from rooms and spa
+ Staff kindness and shuttle pickups highly praised + Spa is clean without any water stains, repeated praise
+ Spacious tatami rooms and tasty traditional meals satisfy + Breakfast is diverse and delicious across multiple sites
+ Quiet peaceful vibe great for families and couples + Friendly staff, free shuttle, and bike rentals are commonly convenient
+ Lounge free drinks with castle night views frequently romantic
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from downtown, public transport inconvenient - Single rooms are small, mentioned in several reviews
- Facilities feel dated, only indoor onsen disappoints - Dinner reservations difficult or restaurants close early
- No elevator makes heavy luggage tricky - High bathroom thresholds inconvenient for some

Recommended For

Families Couples Nature seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Families

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

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Hikone Castle view from spa spectacular, clean and great breakfast

Trip.com 10 Family

Castle view from room, good breakfast, free shuttle convenient

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great castle view and breakfast, free bikes excellent

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Friendly staff, terrace free drinks and night view impressive

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Exceptional staff, superb room food facilities, perfect castle location

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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