Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

On the banks of Lake Biwa in Nagahama — steps from Ho Park and a short stroll to Nagahama Castle Historical Museum, Keiunkan Garden and Nagahama Railway Square. This lakeside resort sits inside Biwako Quasi-National Park and offers all-inclusive stays for travelers who want easy access to the Tokaido region.

Over 360 guestrooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms feature deep soaking bathtubs and private baths, with lake or mountain views and upscale, serene décor. The property doubles as an onsen resort with a natural iron-rich hot spring rock bath and a relaxed onsen lounge.

All-inclusive packages can include dinner, breakfast, evening lounge access, onsen lounge access and select activities (lunch may be excluded). Facilities include hot springs, an outdoor pool with lake views, a sauna, an arcade/game room and gift shops — plus evening social hour, a nightcap bar and drinks like beer, wine, sparkling and local specialties.

Conference space and meeting rooms totaling about 10,032 sq ft (932 m²), a computer station, complimentary Wi‑Fi/high-speed internet, a 24-hour front desk, free self parking and a complimentary train-station pick-up service for groups.

Five restaurants and a coffee shop/café serve everything from local Japanese flavors to international dishes, plus a bar/lounge for evening drinks. All-inclusive rates may cover many meals and beverages, though some special dinners, dishes or drinks can incur extra charges; buffet breakfast service is also available.