Kita Biwako Hotel Grazie

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"Kita Biwako Hotel Grazie," standing on the lakeshore in Nagahama City, is an attractive hotel with a sophisticated design reminiscent of Venice, Italy. The panoramic view of Lake Biwa spreading before your eyes is overwhelming, and the sight of the sky and lake dyed orange at sunset is especially engraved deeply in the hearts of visitors. Located very close to Nagahama Port, it is extremely convenient as a sightseeing base for Chikubushima. You can enjoy French, Italian, and Japanese cuisine utilizing fresh local ingredients, providing a comfortable stay that merges the historical atmosphere of a regional Japanese city with high-quality Western-style resort style.

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Biwako Visitors Bureau

Kita Biwako Hotel Grazie

Address: 4-17 Minato-machi, Nagahama-shi, Shiga
Website: https://k-grazie.co.jp/
Operator: Kita Biwako Hotel Grazie

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