Koso-an

Kosouan is a renovated building of a traditional house with approximately 160 years of history, featuring a café on the first floor and accommodations on the second floor. The second floor has four rooms named 'Kounotori,' 'Tsubame,' 'Uguisu,' and 'Toki,' and can accommodate up to 14 guests. ・About the rooms On the second floor, toilets, shower rooms, and washbasins are located in shared spaces, with two of each available. Hair dryers, a washing machine, and detergent are also provided. The living room on the first floor is a shared space, equipped with a refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave, and television. On the premises, there is a lodging space called 'Tail Lamp,' which is a repurposed train conductor's car from the 1960s. ・About meals -Dinner is not included, but you can reserve a hot pot meal or a bento box in advance for an additional fee. -Breakfast (light meal) is available for free at the Kosouan café as self-service from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. You can use the kitchen and dining space on the first-floor café, so please consult with us. - For customers using convenience stores, supermarkets, and hot springs: approximately a 10-minute drive. For customers doing activities like Biwaichi, - We offer luggage storage in advance and can arrange courier services. Shopping shuttle service available upon consultation. ・Transportation Access Turn left at the Kinomoto IC exit, go straight on Route 8, turn left immediately after passing through Shizugatake Tunnel, and descend the gentle slope for about 1 minute to reach Kosouan. Please do not use the mountain road. For those arriving by train, pick-up and drop-off can be arranged upon consultation. ・About parking We provide free parking space for up to 10 cars. Nearby sightseeing information, "Kannon no Sato: Exploring Takatsuki" and the historic battlefield site Shizugatake are about a 20-minute walk away. Additionally, right in front of the inn is the beautiful Oku-Biwako with high transparency, and Chikubu Island, visible from Kosouan, is counted among the Eight Views of Lake Biwa. It has been revered since ancient times as "the island where gods dwell." Kosouan is operated by the same owner as the guesthouses 'Miei' and 'Ikou'. We also accommodate groups of up to 50 people, including at that facility. *Please note that our accommodation has four adjoining rooms that share the same floor, so soundproofing is not sufficient. Except for private plans, we kindly ask that children under elementary school age do not stay. We appreciate your understanding.