Arihara accommodation from AU$59

If you're ok with setting up base 16 kilometres away from the middle of the city, look into the neighbourhood of Tsuruga. It's got 2 available options, such as Hotel Route-Inn Tsuruga Ekimae and Tsuruga Manten Hotel Ekimae.

For some alternatives, try the Hotel Route-Inn Hikone and the Comfort Hotel Hikone. They are 35 kilometres and 30 kilometres respectively from the center. If those two aren't the best fit, try the Hotel Estacion Hikone or the APA Hotel Hikone Minami.

The close by localities of Omihachiman and Kinugawa are certainly worth seeing. Omihachiman is 40 kilometres to the south of Arihara, while Kinugawa is 45 kilometres to the south. Omihachiman hotels and apartments are the Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman and Business Daiichi Hotel. Kinugawa choices include the Biwako Ryokusuitei and Fine Biwako I - Adults Only.

Just because you are travelling in Shiga, doesn't mean you can't enjoy your obsession for sporting events. You will find Fukui Prefectural Stadium to the north of Arihara. Those wishing to hit the hay nearby can select from the Hotel Riverge Akebono and the Yours Hotel Fukui.

Chubu Centrair International Airport is 100 kilometres away from downtown Arihara. If you wish to stay close by, you can easily secure a room at the Comfort Hotel Central International Airport or the Hotel Route-Inn Tokoname Ekimae.