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Our top choices for Sawayama Castle Ruins hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

1. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
4.0 star property
2 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
"Fantastic meals, excellent onsen, beautiful view and amazing staff."
United States
Hiroshi
The price is AU$263
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
Exterior

2. Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (445 reviews)
"Small but Clean room. Staff friendly and helpful. Good Japanese breakfast."
United States
Brian
The price is AU$78
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Comfort Hotel Hikone
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and ornate roofs, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

3. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (835 reviews)
"Great location!! Every attractions in Kanazawa is in walking distance. Markets are nearby and lots of dining options are available. The room is basic but equipped with everything you need."
Canada
SANG MIN
The price is AU$84
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
The entrance of a hotel with a tiled floor and a modern ceiling design.

4. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (529 reviews)
"Conveniently location, offering delicious and plentiful breakfasts, and a comfortable environment."
Hong Kong SAR China
KA FAI KEVIN
The price is AU$86
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hotel Sunroute Hikone
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

5. Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hotel Route Inn Hikone
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (329 reviews)
"The overall interior is chic and calm, but the dining area needs some flashy design to stimulate the appetite."
Japan
toshiharu
The price is AU$152
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Route Inn Hikone
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a small table.

6. Hotel Estacion Hikone

Hotel Estacion Hikone
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
7.8 out of 10, Good, (52 reviews)
"キレイな部屋でした。 1階のレンタカー屋と一緒のチェクインカウンター、2階がチェックアウトカウンターなので注意です。泊まった部屋はベッドサイドにコンセントが無かったので寝そべりながらスマホいじりは出来ません。予約の際に喫煙、禁煙の記述が無かったので問い合わせたら予約は喫煙部屋だが禁煙部屋が空いているので変更可能とのことで変更してもらえました。2階に懐かしのマンガがズラリと並んでいたので、部屋に閉じこもって読み耽るのも良いかも？"
Japan
Kentaro
The price is AU$84
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hotel Estacion Hikone
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two tatami mats, a wooden table with a tray of toiletries, and a bed with white bedding.

7. Hikone Station Hotel

Hikone Station Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
6.6 out of 10, (141 reviews)
"Clean, spacious room and friendly staff. A little noisy given proximity to rail lines and highway but otherwise a good value stay. "
Australia
TIMOTHY
The price is AU$70
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hikone Station Hotel
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading 'HOTEL RIDE' and a parking sign with a 'P' symbol.

8. HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only

HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only
3.0 star property
2.3 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
The price is AU$64
12 Nov - 13 Nov
HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only
A series of dome-shaped buildings with a glass facade, connected by walkways over water, reflecting on the surface.

9. Glamp Element - Campground

Glamp Element - Campground
2.0 star property
13.4 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Feel really relaxed and comfortable staying there!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Shuk Wan
The price is AU$528
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Glamp Element - Campground
A wooden interior with a reception desk, a telephone, and a potted plant.

10. Guest House Mikata

Guest House Mikata
3.0 star property
11.4 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Amazing place on a quiet, scenic neighborhood. Sights abound, and a peaceful river running right by it. A little slice of heaven in Nagahama."
United States
Joshua
The price is AU$81
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Guest House Mikata
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

11. Guesthouse Meguruya

Guesthouse Meguruya
2.5 star property
13.5 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Taka San was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The room was super traditional and very spacious and there was a lot of space in the house for group dining a nice garage space to hang out as well. The guesthouse is in a very beautiful and scenic area. I would highly recommend Taka San and his guesthouse to anybody looking to visit the area."
Australia
Wilhelmus
The price is AU$90
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Guesthouse Meguruya
A wooden interior corridor with a sloped ceiling and a view of a traditional Japanese building.

12. Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Wa no retreat Hitoiki
2.0 star property
11.5 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"The bath facility and sauna was so beautiful and relaxing. Every room and super Japanese modern and designed/remodeled very tastefully. We had a very comfortable stay. "
United States
Yumiko
The price is AU$383
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Wa no retreat Hitoiki
A modern indoor pool area with a glass-enclosed section, a blue-tiled wall, and a wooden deck with a bench.

13. RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT

RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT
3.5 star property
9.8 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"次回は夏に行きたい"
Japan
maki
The price is AU$198
15 Nov - 16 Nov
RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT
A row of identical modular cabins with numbered doors, each with a small outdoor deck and a staircase leading to the deck.

14. HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"good"
Japan
Ryo
The price is AU$87
6 Dec - 7 Dec
HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi
A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, seating areas, and a reception desk.

15. Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae
3.0 star property
19.7 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (327 reviews)
"Nice front desk staff, always ready to help. "
Canada
Max
The price is AU$136
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae
A multi-story hotel with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

16. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan
3.0 star property
10.6 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (374 reviews)
"Able to do my laundry! Yeah!"
Canada
Peter
The price is AU$133
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan
A multi-story building with a sign reading "toyoko-inn.com" and "TOYOKO INN" in English and Japanese.

17. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (808 reviews)
"Nice breakfast. Good view, could be better if would have been towards to the Biwa lake, but everyone cannot have it."
Finland
Toni
The price is AU$91
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
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18. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
10.6 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (894 reviews)
"Good for holiday."
Hong Kong SAR China
Shui On
The price is AU$94
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a small table.

19. HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama
2.0 star property
10.9 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (63 reviews)
"はじめて利用しましたが、とても快適に過ごせました。軽食サービスもとてもありがたかったです。2人利用の時は椅子が一つしかないので軽食の際少し困りました。少し揺れも相手が歩いてる時に気になったくらいでまた利用したいと思えるホテルでした。"
Japan
Kiyomi
The price is AU$93
15 Nov - 16 Nov
HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama
A building with a sign reading "APA HOTEL" and "HIKONEN (NAMI)" indicating its name and location.

20. APA Hotel Hikone Minami

APA Hotel Hikone Minami
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Sawayama Castle Ruins
7.6 out of 10, Good, (207 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and has free drinks. The price is great as well. "
United States
Lirui
The price is AU$83
15 Nov - 16 Nov
APA Hotel Hikone Minami
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Compare popular hotels close to Sawayama Castle Ruins

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
88 reviews
View
Exterior
Comfort Hotel Hikone
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
445 reviews
View
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and ornate roofs, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
835 reviews
View
The entrance of a hotel with a tiled floor and a modern ceiling design.
Hotel Sunroute Hikone
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
529 reviews
View
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.
Hotel Route Inn Hikone
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
329 reviews
View

Other attractions near Sawayama Castle Ruins

Ryotanji Temple

7.4/10 (6 reviews)
Ryotanji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hikone, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
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Top Sawayama Castle Ruins Hotel Reviews

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.
Guesthouse Meguruya

Guesthouse Meguruya

Guesthouse Meguruya
Maibara

10/10 Excellent

Taka San was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The room was super traditional and very spacious and there was a lot of space in the house for group dining a nice garage space to hang out as well. The guesthouse is in a very beautiful and scenic area. I would highly recommend Taka San and his guesthouse to anybody looking to visit the area.
Australia
Wilhelmus
Reviewed October 15, 2025
Guesthouse Meguruya

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Sawayama Castle Ruins?

Sawayama Castle Ruins is located in an area of Hikone that travellers like for its historic landmarks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Sawayama Castle Ruins?

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sawayama Castle Ruins. Other good choices close by include Comfort Hotel Hikone and Hotel Sunroute Hikone.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sawayama Castle Ruins?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sawayama Castle Ruins.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sawayama Castle Ruins, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Sawayama Castle Ruins.

What can I see and do near Sawayama Castle Ruins?

Hikone Castle, Umoreginoya and Rengeji Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy the outdoors at Ryotanji Temple, Genkyu-en Garden or Konki Park. Create some family memories at Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road and Taga Service Area Nobori.