A dog-friendly hot spring resort located on the shores of Lake BiwaBiwako Matsunoura VillaThe hotel has a total of 10 guest rooms, each with a different atmosphere. The room we will be staying in this time is semi-suite room 102 "Kikusui" on the first floor. The accommodation fee for dogs is 5,500 yen (tax included) per dog, and when making a reservation, you will need to confirm the necessary information on the dog accommodation agreement in advance and submit a copy of the vaccination certificate for five or more types of mixed vaccines and the rabies vaccination certificate.
All rooms offer a great sense of privacy and are spacious. Please remember to lock and unlock the doors using the analog key system.
The entrance is spacious and features a ramp with no steps, making it easy on the legs and hips for the elderly and small dogs. A support chair is also provided to the right of the entrance, allowing you to sit down while putting on or taking off your shoes.
A "padlocker" pet sheet disposal bin for the dog is also installed at the entrance, effectively blocking out odors and germs.
Indoor slippers are also provided.
To the right is a toilet with a bidet function.
The room is spacious, with an interior area of 54.5 square meters, and features a Japanese modern design with calming colors.
From the large windows, you can see pine trees, and beyond them, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Biwa, where the scenery of the lake changes with the time of day.
The area near the window receives pleasant natural light, and the entire room has a warm atmosphere thanks to the warm-toned lighting.
There's also a wall-mounted LCD TV, so you can relax on the sofa and enjoy watching movies.
Your dog is free to roam the house, but a cage (54cm wide, 73.5cm deep, 60cm high) is also provided, containing toilet trays and toilet sheets of different sizes.
Chocolat immediately began exploring the room, sniffing around as soon as she entered. She was delighted to find that the room was clean, with an air purifier, good ventilation, and meticulous cleaning. She seemed to like the room, which was comfortable for her feet and joints thanks to the carpet and air conditioning.
On the cabinet, you'll find items such as an AIR BUSTER ozone deodorizer, welcome food, an electric kettle, a coffee machine, an internal phone, tissues, hand warmers, and a Wi-Fi password. Inside the cabinet, there's a refrigerator and tableware.
Analog Key
The bento box, which makes you look forward to opening it, contains welcome food.
As it's a dog-first design, the first tier contains treats for our dog, such as "Hankyu Hello Dog eugreen" "Crispy Cookies/Chicken" and "Omi Beef Liver Jerky," and the second tier contains treats for us.Patisserie & Deli Cafe RemercierBaked goods such as "chocolate" and "langue de chat" are provided, making it a very satisfying treat for both dogs and people.
A coffee machine from "UCC," which allows you to enjoy coffee with simple operation, has also been installed.
They offer two types of coffee, decaffeinated and city roast, along with sugar and milk. Tea bags include sencha, premium honey black tea, and hojicha, allowing you to fully enjoy tea time in your room. They carefully guide you to every corner of the room, and the warm, homey yet highly hospitable service is truly heartwarming.
A tea set with a soft-looking teapot, teacups, mug, and teaspoon, along with a bottle opener.
When traveling with your dog, you'll often be visiting dog parks and taking walks outdoors, so bring hand warmers as a winter precaution against the cold.
With the excellent ozone deodorizer "AIR BUSTER," virus removal from your room is also completely ensured.
A free Wi-Fi password is provided, allowing free access to the entire building via wireless LAN.
All drinks in the refrigerator are included in the accommodation fee. From left to right: Sparkling sake "Mio", Takara Shuzo's craft shochu cocktail "Shiga Adberry", Suntory's "Iyemon Green Tea", "Koka Cola" from Koka City, Alps' "Shun-tsumi Shinshu Peach",
The lineup for the day included Yebisu beer, Asahi Super Dry, and natural water "Uruwashizuku," and since the drinks available were different from those in the lounge, you could enjoy them according to your preference.
It also incorporates Panasonic's "nanoe™ X," a nano-sized clean ion technology that suppresses the effects of allergens such as indoor pollen and various harmful substances in the air.
The walk-in closet is spacious enough to comfortably fit two travel bags. There's a hanger rack for coats, a laundry box below with bathrobes, and two bath towels per person – everything is well-equipped.
A safe is also provided inside the cabinet for storing valuables.
Inside the cabinet were yukata of different sizes, obi belts, tabi socks,
Easy-to-wear pajamas with front buttons and three-quarter length sleeves.
Furthermore, they provide three types of samue (traditional Japanese work clothes) as sleepwear, and guests are allowed to wear casual attire even within the hotel, as long as it's not pajamas.
They provide food bowls, drinking water, and placemats for your dog, and you can even let your dog soak in the hot springs in your room, so towels and a hand dryer are also provided.
For outdoor insect control, Fumakilla offers "Freeze Jet," the insect repellent "Skin Vape Mist," and the pet deodorizer "KIE-RU."
All rooms feature private open-air baths, and guests can even adjust the temperature of the hot spring water. The glass-enclosed bathrooms offer a sense of spaciousness. The dressing room also serves as a washroom and is equipped with bath amenities. The wall-to-wall mirror provides excellent visibility, making it a convenient powder room as well.
In addition to shower caps, hand soap, razors, toothbrushes, mouthwash, cotton pads, cotton swabs, hair ties, hairbands, body sponges, hairbrushes, bath towels, face towels, and hand towels, men's amenities include facial cleanser, shaving foam, and aftershave lotion.
For women, a skincare set including makeup remover, face wash, toner, and lotion is also available.
This hair dryer uses BioProgramming's "Repronizer 3D Plus" technology, providing ample airflow power while gently drying hair and scalp, keeping them moisturized throughout, resulting in shiny, healthy-looking hair.
The shower pressure is sufficient, but the open-air bath has a system that adds water when the amount of hot spring water decreases to a certain level. At that time, the shower pressure weakens, so some caution is needed when using both at the same time.
Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner with a gentle fragrance are also available.
Each room is equipped with a private open-air bath, featuring a wooden tub that exudes warmth, allowing you to soak in the hot springs whenever and for as long as you like—a truly luxurious feature. Wooden louvers are also provided, allowing you to adjust privacy, light, and ventilation, and by changing the angle, you can also enjoy the scenery.
The group's Ogoto OnsenYumotokanBecause the hot spring water is transported from [location], you can enjoy alkaline simple hot spring water, and it is touted as a "beauty bath" that leaves your skin smooth after bathing.
From the terrace connected to the open-air bath, you can enjoy a private space while having the view of Matsunoura overlooking Lake Biwa all to yourself.
The sunlight filters through the pine trees like dappled light, revealing the shimmering surface of the lake.
The dog bathtub on the terrace can be plugged and filled with hot spring water from the open-air bath, allowing your dog to enjoy a "doggy hot spring" experience in your room. We filled it with a little bit of hot spring water for our dog, Chocolat, and let her dip her paws in, warming ourselves up together.
The room is equipped with twin semi-double beds and double cushion pillows of different firmness levels. The back wall has a switch panel for adjusting the room lights, as well as an electrical outlet and a bedside lamp.
The headboard features indirect lighting and shoji screens, creating a soft light that reaches the pillow area, and when you lie down on the bed,
I noticed the LCD TV on the ceiling! It's designed to be like a hidden TV that doesn't detract from the view, allowing you to watch TV even while lying down. The recessed ceiling allows for indirect lighting, creating a soft and inviting atmosphere.
I borrowed a book from the front lobby, brewed some tea, and enjoyed a relaxing tea time.
Relaxing on the terrace with your beloved dog, the view of Lake Biwa across Matsunoura is soothing, and time flows by peacefully.
From the physical facilities and guest rooms to the service, this wonderful inn exudes a spirit of hospitality, with meticulous attention to detail for both dogs and guests evident everywhere. It's easy to see why guests frequently return and leave such high ratings in reviews. Since we still have some time before dinner, let's take a stroll along the shores of Lake Biwa with our dog. Next up: A walk along the shores of Lake Biwa.
Biwako Matsunoura Villa
Address: 711-1 Arakawa, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0513
TEL: 077-592-2727
All rooms: Dogs allowed, private open-air hot spring bath.
https://www.matsunoura.com/
