Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel (Onohama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) and Omi Railway will collaborate on a special summer stay package from July 4 (Saturday) to September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026. Sold on a 1-room-per-day limited basis, the collaboration room is themed around "Family Memories That Connect Across Time."
The partnership marks two notable milestones: 2026 marks exactly 100 years since the start of the Showa era, and Omi Railway — which has long been part of life in the Shiga region — celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.
Collaboration Room Overview
Period: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday)
(1 room per day, limited availability)
Rate (with dinner and breakfast):
- From ¥17,310 per person
- Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members: from ¥16,340 (based on 4 guests per room)
Inclusions: 1 night room charge, dinner, breakfast, Omi Railway 1-day pass
Gifts: Exploration book, original headmark sticker, pool discount voucher (for stays from July 18 to September 23)
Reservations: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/plan/ohmirailway_summer2026
Room Highlights
The collaboration room is decorated with the iconic "red electric" (赤電) trains that ran on the Omi Railway for roughly 20 years during the Showa era and were long cherished by locals and rail enthusiasts alike. The room features a bed sash inspired by the red electric trains, original wall panels depicting both hotels' characters riding the Omi Railway through the Shiga countryside, and actual railway fittings including cross seats and hanging straps.
Railway items on display in the room:
- Cross seats and hanging straps
- Official Omi Railway character "Stationmaster Gachakon" plush toys and related goods
- A conductor's cap (53 cm)
- Original wall panel featuring both railway and hotel characters
- Red electric train-inspired original bed sash
Guests also receive an original novelty sticker featuring Omi Railway's official character "Stationmaster Gachakon" and the hotel's character "Prince Nio-kun," depicted traveling together through the Shiga countryside.
Experiences Included with the Stay
Omi Railway Exploration Book
Guests receive an exploration book designed to be completed while riding Omi Railway — finding and collecting items discovered along the route. With a 1-day pass included, it's a chance to experience the railway like an "explorer."
Lakeside Pool
A pool discount voucher is included for guests staying between July 18 and September 23. The hotel's 90-meter outdoor pool overlooks Lake Biwa and is one of the highlights of summer stays at the property.
Lakeside Dining
Guests can enjoy dinner and breakfast in a high-floor restaurant with sweeping views of Lake Biwa, featuring menus that incorporate local ingredients from the Shiga region.
Omi Railway Museum
The Omi Railway Museum at Yokkaichi Station (2F, inside the ticket gates) offers an immersive look at the history of the railway, including a diorama of the line, historical exhibits, a driver's cab simulator, and displays showcasing the charm of the communities along the route.
Location: Omi Railway Yokkaichi Station, 2F (inside the ticket gates)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (open year-round)
Admission: Free
Rates include service charge and consumption tax. Room decoration items (bed sash, plush toys, etc.) may not be taken home. Original novelty items are not sold at the hotel. Resale of the Omi Railway 1-day pass and novelty items is strictly prohibited. The 1-day pass is valid for one day during the stay and cannot be reissued if lost. Some pool closure dates may apply during the period. Menu ingredients and content are subject to change. Information is current as of May 2026.
