Located along Lake Biwa, Futabaso offers a large public bath that is open 24 hours and traditional Japanese-style guest rooms with the lake view Hikone Castle is an 8-minute drive away Featuring tatami -woven-straw- flooring and traditional futon bedding, all rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a low table and seating cushions The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries While staying at Futabaso Ryokan, guests can enjoy massages at an additional charge or browse souvenir items at the gift shop The property is a 10-minute drive from JR Hikone Station and JR Maibara Shinkansen -bullet train- Station, and free pick-up shuttles can be arranged JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 50-minute train ride Guests with a meal-inclusive plan can enjoy artfully prepared Japanese dishes in their own room A Japanese restaurant serving traditional multi-course meals is also available on site