LOCATION

Home to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, Shiga Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan and borders Kyoto, Mie, Fukui, and Gifu. Kusatsu is close to Kyoto, within an hour's drive away. It is conveniently located as it is just about 20 minutes from Kusatsu Station to Kyoto Station by JR. Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel is an easily accessible hotel, making it the perfect base for sightseeing or business.

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14 minutes from the hotel by car

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54 minutes from the hotel by car

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30 minutes from the hotel by car

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36 minutes from the hotel by car

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1 hour 13 minutes from the hotel by car

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13 minutes from the hotel by car

FEATURES

Here are the things that make our hotel attractive as a convenient base for both business and leisure!

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#01

Our hotel is only about an hour's drive from Shiga, which houses the largest lake in Japan, and Kyoto.

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#02

We have a wide variety of healthy Japanese and Western dishes on the menu.

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#03

Our guest rooms feature Serta mattresses, which boast the No. 1 share in the US bed market.

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#04

We have installed the most up-to-date equipment in our guest rooms, including ReFa shower heads and large smart TVs.

#05

You can check in or return to the hotel late at night without worry. Convenient for those who work the night shift, too.

RESTAURANT

The breakfast buffet, which doubles the enjoyment of breakfast, changes menus daily. We serve healthy breakfast with a focus on Japanese cuisine.

*Depending on the number of guests, breakfast may be served as a set meal.

At the restaurant "Shunsai Tsutai," we serve seasonal fish and other dishes according to the season. We also stock a wide variety of local sake from Shiga, a region blessed with rice and water.

You may come to our hotel for the restaurant only.

Business hours Breakfast 6:30~9:00
Dinner 19:00~23:00(L.O.22:30)
Closed Monday(Night service)
Seating Maximum 48 seats(All seats non-smoking)
Others Appetizers are provided in the dinner service.(220yen)
All seats non-smoking

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ROOMS

The renovation of all of our 174 rooms has been completed.
Our guest rooms now have a more relaxing atmosphere with their wooden interior.
Our functional guest rooms feature convenient and free high-speed Wi-Fi, a big screen smart TV, and a ReFa showerhead with four water flow options.

Main Building Single A

Single A
Single A
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Guest rooms on the 2nd to 7th floors of the main building. Non-smoking rooms are also available.

Number of guest rooms 97 rooms
Size 12㎡
Bed width 123cm

South Wing Single B

Single B
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Guest rooms on the 2nd to 5th floors of the South Wing that are accessible via the connecting corridor on the 2nd floor. The highlight of these rooms is the large bed.

Number of guest rooms 58 rooms
Size 12㎡
Bed width 130cm

South Wing Compact Twin

Compact Twin
Compact Twin
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There is one Compact Twin Room (non-smoking) each of the 2nd to 6th floors of the South Wing. The room comes with two single beds.

Number of guest rooms 5 rooms
Size 14.4㎡
Bed width 100cm × 2

Main Building Twin

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There is one Twin Room (smoking allowed) each on the 3rd to 7th floors of the Main Building. The room comes with one semi-double bed and one single bed.

Number of guest rooms 5 rooms
Size 16.3㎡
Bed width 123cm × 1 / 100cm × 1

South Wing Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin
Deluxe Twin
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Deluxe Twin Room on the 6th floor of the South Wing. This spacious room comes with two semi-double beds.

Number of guest rooms 6 rooms
Size 24.0㎡
Bed width 123cm × 2

South Wing Double

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There is one Double Room each on the 3rd to 5th floors of the South Wing. Enjoy a good night's sleep on the wide double bed.

Number of guest rooms 3 rooms
Size 13.0㎡
Bed width 140cm

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All rooms have high-speed internet.(Wi-Fi)

Room Facilities
ReFa shower head,Big screen smart TV,Free Wi-Fi,Video on Demand,Telephone,Modular bathroom,Air conditioning (can be used for heating and cooling),Toilet with heated toilet seat,Kettle,Refrigerator,Hairdryer,Hanger,Shoe polish,Shoehorn
Amenities
Shampoo,Conditioner,Body soap,Facial soap,Toothbrush set,Face towel,Bath towel,Bath mat,Green tea bags,Nightwear,Slippers,Deodorizing spray

FACILITIES

Our hotel offers a full range of facilities and services to meet your needs, from short- to long-term stays. We aim to ensure that your stay is a comfortable experience.

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Laundromat

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Bicycle rental

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Drink corner

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Comic book corner

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Cafe lounge

FreeWi-Fi

Bicyclerental

Parking lot(Free)

Freedrinks

Smokingarea

Vendingmachines

Laundromat

Icemachines

VOD cardvendingmachine

Mail box

Microwaveoven

Comicbookcorner

Rental Items
Trouser press,Additional hangers,Desk lamp,Humidifier,Sewing kit,Mini iron,Nail clippers,Thermometer,Mobile charger
Services
Copy service(Paid),Courier service,Fax service(Paid),Bicycle rental(Free)*4 hours,Courier service reception,Laundry reception,Massage reception,Morning call
Check-in/Out Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00
Credit cards
JCB,VISA,DC,UC,AMEX,Diners,Million,Saison,UnionPay Card
Services
Copy service,Courier service,Laundry service,Massage,Vending machines,Laundromat,Trouser press(Free rental)
Cancellation policy In the event of cancellation, a cancellation fee will be charged from the day before your stay. We ask for your understanding in advance.
Day before stay : 20%
On the day of stay・No-show : 100%
Reservations made through travel agencies and other channels, and group reservations will be subject to their respective terms and conditions.

ACCESS

Our hotel is in a great location that is just 5 minutes from Meishin Ritto IC by car. We are convenient base for business and sightseeing in Shiga, centering on Kusatsu, Ritto, and Moriyama. Parking is free for regular cars.

Address 5-5 Wakatake-cho, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga 525-0031, Japan
TEL +81-77-562-2411

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  1. Ordinary roads / About 20 minutes Toyonaka IC
  2. Shin-Meishin Expressway / About 49 minutes Yokkaichi City JCT
  3. Shin-Meishin Expressway / About 49 minutes Kusatsu JCT
  4. Meishin Expressway / About 5 minutes Ritto IC
  5. Ordinary roads / About 5 minutes Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. Ordinary roads / About 15 minutes Nagoya Nishi IC
  2. Higashi-Meihan Expressway / About 14 minutes Yokkaichi City JCT
  3. Shin-Meishin Expressway / About 49 minutes Kusatsu JCT
  4. Meishin Expressway / About 5 minutes Ritto IC
  5. Ordinary roads / About 5 minutes Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. Tomei Expressway / About 3 hours 45 minutes Toyota IC
  2. Tomei Expressway / About 3 minutes Toyota JCT
  3. Isewangan Expressway / About 36 minutes Yokkaichi City JCT
  4. Shin-Meishin Expressway / About 49 minutes Kusatsu JCT
  5. Meishin Expressway / About 5 minutes Ritto IC
  6. Ordinary roads / About 5 minutes Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. JR Tokaido Main Line, Special Rapid Service / About 50 minutes JR Kusatsu Station
  2. Walk / About 12 minutes (About 900m) Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. JR Shinkansen/Nozomi / About 40 minutes JR Kyoto Station
  2. JR Tokaido Main Line, Special Rapid Service / About 20 minutes JR Kusatsu Station
  3. Walk / About 12 minutes (About 900m) Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. JR Shinkansen/Nozomi/ About 2 hours 20 minutes JR Kyoto Station
  2. JR Tokaido Main Line, Special Rapid Service / About 20 minutes JR Kusatsu Station
  3. Walk / About 12 minutes (About 900m) Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel
  • Go down the stairs on the left at the East Exit of Kusatsu Station.
  • Keep going straight with the Kintetsu Department Store on your left.
  • Turn left at the second traffic light [Shibukawa intersection].
  • You will pass through a residential area, but keep going straight. Along the way, there will also be a sign on your left.
  • After going straight for 400m, you will come to a T-junction. Turn right at the traffic light.
  • Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel
    Walk for about 100m and you will arrive at our hotel. Welcome and thank you for staying with us.

  1. Osaka Monorail / About 3 minutes Hotarugaike Station
  2. Hankyu Takarazuka Line / About 20 minutes Osaka-Umeda Station
  3. Walk / About 10 minutes JR Osaka Station
  4. JR Tokaido-Sanyo Main Line Special Rapid Service / About 52 minutes JR Kusatsu Station
  5. Walk / About 12 minutes (About 900m) Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. JR Kansai Airport Line Limited Express / About 52 minutes JR Shin-Osaka Station
  2. JR Tokaido-Sanyo Main Line Special Rapid Service / About 47 minutes JR Kusatsu Station
  3. Walk / About 12 minutes (About 900m) Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. Meitetsu Tokoname Airport Line Limited Express / About 37 minutes Nagoya Station
  2. JR Tokaido Main Line, Special Rapid Service / About 20 minutes Meitetsu Gifu Station
  3. Walk / About 13 minutes JR Gifu Station
  4. JR Tokaido Main Line Limited Express / About 1 hour 17 minutes JR Kusatsu Station
  5. Walk / About 12 minutes (About 900m) Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. Ordinary roads / About 8 minutes Toyonaka IC
  2. Meishin Expressway / About 49 minutes Ritto IC
  3. Ordinary roads / About 5 minutes Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. Kansai International Airport Sky Gate Bridge R / About 15 minutes Rinku JCT
  2. Hanshin Expressway Bayshore Line / About 20 minutes Sukematsu JCT
  3. Sakaisenboku Toll Road / About 15 minutes Matsubara JCT
  4. Kinki Expressway / About 15 minutes Kadoma JCT
  5. Second Keihan Highway / About 10 minutes Kumiyama JCT
  6. Keiji Bypass / About 10 minutes Seta-higashi IC
  7. Ordinary roads / About 15 minutes Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel

  1. Ordinary roads / About 10 minutes Centrair-higashi IC
  2. Chita Hanto Road / About 20 minutes Obunishi IC
  3. National Route 302 / About 2 minutes Obu IC
  4. Isewangan Expressway / About 10 minutes Yokkaichi City JCT
  5. Shin-Meishin Expressway / About 50 minutes Kusatsu JCT
  6. Meishin Expressway / About 5 minutes Ritto IC
  7. Ordinary roads / About 5 minutes Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel
  • Go down the stairs on the left at the East Exit of Kusatsu Station.
  • Keep going straight with the Kintetsu Department Store on your left.
  • Turn left at the second traffic light [Shibukawa intersection].
  • You will pass through a residential area, but keep going straight. Along the way, there will also be a sign on your left.
  • After going straight for 400m, you will come to a T-junction. Turn right at the traffic light.
  • Kusatsu Dai-ichi Hotel
    Walk for about 100m and you will arrive at our hotel. Welcome and thank you for staying with us.

Parking lot 1 is located next to the hotel and parking lot 2 is approximately 60m across the street. These flat parking lots can be used for tall vans and trucks.

If parking lot 1 is full, please use parking lot 2.

Reservations are required for vehicles bigger than 5m.

Parking Map: Map of the area around the Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel. The hotel is at the bottom center of the map, with Parking Lot 1 (40-car capacity) shown on the left and Parking Lot 2 (60-car capacity) on the right. The main road (Route 2) runs above the hotel, with the Shibukawa-Higashi intersection shown on the left and the Kogaki intersection on the right. Nearby is an Eneos gas station and a Lawson convenience store.

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Capacity 40 cars
Parking Fee Regular vehicles:Free of charge
Cars over 5m:No parking
Others First-come, first-served basis

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Capacity 60 cars
Parking Fee Regular vehicles:Free of charge
Cars over 5m:JPY 2,000 per night
Others First-come, first-served for regular vehicles
Reservations are required for cars bigger than 5m