A large resort hotel right next to Lake Biwa and also a close walk from the JR station, a somewhat old hotel but has a huge public bath and swimming pools during summer, very spacious and surprisingly affordable
The 5 stars is based on the Expedia value and I arrived after dark. With current exchange I paid $46usd for a standard double room. The property has blemishes but it was a tremendous value (even before exchange). My experience was one night and I didn't soak in the public bath. But the residents appeared to enjoy it. I would definitely look at this property again if I'm in Nagahama.