【Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel】Summer's Special Seat for Family Fun: Ohmi Railway Collaboration Room Now Available

【Period】Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Wednesday (Holiday), September 23, 2026

Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel (Location: 4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; General Manager: Takashi Nakayama) will be selling a one-room-per-day limited collaboration room, themed "Family Memories Connected Across Time," in partnership with Ohmi Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Takaaki Fujii) from Saturday, July 4, 2026, to Wednesday (Holiday), September 23, 2026.

2026 marks exactly 100 years since the Showa era began. Ohmi Railway, celebrating its 130th anniversary and having walked alongside the local community since the Showa era, and Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel propose a special summer stay.

Akaden painted train (operated from the 1960s to 1970s)

Restored Akaden (operated from 2016 to 2025)

Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel Image

The room features interiors that adults and children alike can enjoy, including a bed throw inspired by the "Akaden" train, which has long been popular with local residents and railway fans, and original mural panels cutely designed with the original characters of both companies. In addition to staying in the collaboration room, enjoying gourmet food that showcases Shiga's bounty, and a refreshing pool overlooking Lake Biwa, the hotel stay is enriched with experiences such as using the Ohmi Railway 1-day pass with an "exploration book" in hand to actually ride and discover things on the Ohmi Railway, and visiting a museum to experience the history of the Ohmi Railway. This package offers a memorable summer trip to Shiga. Our hotel, nestled on the shores of Lake Biwa, will continue to create new travel joys and感動 through spectacular views unique to "Lake Biwa's prime seat" and regional collaborations, contributing to tourism promotion and regional economic development.

Collaboration Room Overview

【Period】Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Wednesday (Holiday), September 23, 2026 *Limited to one room per day

【Price】With dinner and breakfast: ¥17,310 per person

Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members: ¥16,340 (when 4 people use one room)

【Contents】One night's room charge, dinner, breakfast, Ohmi Railway 1-day pass

【Benefits】Exploration book, original head mark sticker, pool discount ticket (for guests staying from 7/18 to 9/23 only)

【URL】https://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/plan/ohmirailway_summer2026

*Prices include service charge and consumption tax. *Room decorations (bed throws, stuffed animals, etc.) cannot be taken home. *Original items are not sold at the hotel. *Resale of Ohmi Railway 1-day passes and novelties to third parties, provision/transfer to third parties for resale, and use for resale purposes are strictly prohibited for any reason. *Please note that 1-day passes cannot be reissued if lost. *The Ohmi Railway 1-day pass is valid for one day only, from check-in to check-out.

Recommended Points of the "Ohmi Railway Collaboration Room"

🚃In addition to a bed throw inspired by the "Akaden" train, which ran for about 20 years in the Showa era and was loved by many, and original wall panels, railway equipment such as cross seats and strap handles are displayed.

Enjoy a hotel stay that lets you experience Shiga, along with the magnificent view of Lake Biwa spreading across the window.

🚃Receive an original novelty sticker designed like an Ohmi Railway head mark as a gift.

🚃Enjoy dinner and breakfast featuring Shiga's bounty while gazing at the spectacular view of Lake Biwa from the high-rise restaurant.

Overall room image, Bed image, Original head mark sticker image

"Ohmi Railway Collaboration Room" Decorations

・Railway equipment such as cross seats and strap handles

・Various goods including stuffed animals of Ohmi Railway's official character "Stationmaster Gachakon"

・Conductor's cap (53cm)

・Original wall panels featuring original characters and Ohmi Railway

・Original bed throw inspired by "Akaden"

Original Novelty Sticker

Receive a novelty sticker depicting Ohmi Railway's official character "Stationmaster Gachakon" and Prince Nio-kun riding the Ohmi Railway through the town of Shiga!

Experiences available with the "Ohmi Railway Collaboration Room" accommodation plan

Receive an exploration book as a novelty, which you complete by riding the Ohmi Railway and discovering things. Enjoy a train journey unlike any other, feeling like an "explorer."

Enjoy summer at the open-air pool overlooking Lake Biwa, which is 90m long! You can use the pool at a discounted rate with a discount ticket (July 18 - September 23).

Enjoy Shiga's bounty at the high-rise restaurant with a spectacular view of Lake Biwa.