Hikone/Ichiban Honten Top Hotel Picks
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| # | Hotel | Stars | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamenoi Hotel Hikone | ★★★★ | 4 | 4 | 4.68 km |
| 2 | Futabaso | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4 | 5.65 km |
| 3 | Hikone Castle Resort & Spa | ★★★ | 4.7 | 16 | 3.28 km |
| 4 | Ryoutei Ryokan Yasui | ★★★ | 5 | - | 2.39 km |
| 5 | Hotel Sunroute Hikone | ★★★ | 4.1 | 4 | 3.39 km |
| 6 | Comfort Hotel Hikone | ★★★ | 4.6 | 37 | 3.39 km |
| 7 | Hotel Route-Inn Hikone | ★★★ | 4.4 | 7 | 1.74 km |
| 8 | AB Hotel Hikone | ★★★ | 4.5 | 54 | 3.08 km |
| 9 | Aonokotei Biwafront Hikone | ★★★ | 4.8 | 5 | 6.05 km |
| 10 | Toyoko Inn Hikone Eki Higashi Guchi | ★★★ | 4.3 | 17 | 3.14 km |
| 11 | Honmachi Juku | ★★★ | 4.4 | 3 | 3 km |
| 12 | Tobaya Ryokan | ★★★ | 4.4 | - | 2.42 km |
| 13 | Aonokotei Biwafront Hikone | ★★★ | 3.8 | - | 6.04 km |
| 14 | SUPER HOTEL Minamihikone Station | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1 | 0.43 km |
| 15 | Hikone Biwako Hotel | ★★★ | 3.3 | - | 1.66 km |
| 16 | Business Hotel Omi | ★★★ | 3.4 | - | 3.22 km |
| 17 | AnLapis Honmachi | ★★ | 4.8 | - | 2.73 km |
| 18 | Hakkeitei Ryokan (Within Hikone Castle & Daimyo Park Genkyuen) | ★★ | 4.8 | - | 3.74 km |
| 19 | Kiyotaki Ryokan | ★★ | 4.4 | 1 | 2.23 km |
| 20 | Casa Estacion Hikone | ★★ | 4.5 | - | 3.16 km |
Everything you need to know about Ichiban Honten
Stay at Hikone Castle Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Ichiban Honten. This heritage-inspired property offers traditional Japanese rooms with views of the historic Hikone Castle and surrounding trees. Guests enjoy an authentic machiya-style lobby and a daily breakfast featuring local delicacies. The hotel’s location provides easy access to ancient streets, tea houses, and cultural exhibitions. For exclusive rates and room upgrades, book via the HopeGoo app.
Absolutely. Hikone Castle Hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Ichiban Honten, placing you within easy reach of key sites like Hikone Castle Honmaru, historic machiya alleyways, and the scenic Lake Biwa walking path. The hotel offers complimentary walking maps and audio guide rentals for self-guided exploration. Some rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the castle walls, allowing guests to enjoy changing light patterns throughout the day. Book through HopeGoo for bundled deals including guided tour access and premium room upgrades.
Yes, the hotel’s own Ichi Ban Honten Dining Hall features a chef-led kaiseki menu centered on fresh Biwa Lake carp and seasonal frog delicacies. The space blends Edo-period machiya design with quiet elegance. Additionally, guests receive a curated local food guide highlighting hidden gems: a century-old shop serving Mitsui Tamagoyaki, and a late-night Bamboo Basket Ramen stall. Reserve a private dining experience via HopeGoo for a secluded room and chef interaction.
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