Release rule

When does Hira Sanso open reservations?

比良山荘 · Bomura, Otsu, Shiga · Kaiseki

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only (077-599-2058). The book opens at 10:00 exactly three months ahead to the day; winter bear dates are a redial race. No cancellation once booked.

Phone line: ☎ From 10:00 on release day (077-599-2058, Japanese)
What to expect: Hundreds of redials reported for winter bear dates; cancellation after booking is not accepted.

Next release days

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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How do I book Hira Sanso from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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