Title: View Lodge Biwa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # View Lodge Biwa Travelers find serenity in the spa tub at View Lodge Biwa or discover Lake Biwa's shoreline on complimentary bicycles for a refreshing outdoor adventure ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/65275501.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/8a4b2def.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/740af8dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/a47344ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/64e064dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies View Lodge Biwa offers a peaceful retreat near Lake Biwa with an indoor public bath and a therapeutic spa tub. Relax on the sunny terrace or explore the area with free bicycle rentals. In-room WiFi ensures you stay connected. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Spa - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 28 - Oct. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 29 - Oct. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=25779461&PinnedHotelID=25779461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/1a993981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Toilet with electronic bidet Daily housekeeping - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25780000/25779500/25779461/a2b98968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking 7.6 Good 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Toilet with electronic bidet Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ## You may also like Ad ![Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1610000/1607900/1607898/bcd364f1_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Monterey Kyoto Downtown Kyoto - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews CA $100 CA $129 total Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Monterey-Kyoto.h1607898.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-30&chkout=2025-10-31&rm1=a2®ionId=179215&destination=Otsu&destType=MARKET&latLong=35.092193,135.906489&searchId=d2ccc2b2-c149-4074-82b9-76e18a80c4d4&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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[Visit our Otsu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Otsu.dx179215) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.12896%2C135.92850&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hyRWVugM_60oS3BblhAEk-1aW2Q=) 3-24-7, Imakatata, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0241 ### What's nearby - Lake Biwa Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Pieri Moriyama Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Ogoto Onsen - 8 min drive - 8.0 km - Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 11 min drive - 9.0 km - Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji - 15 min drive - 8.2 km ### Getting around - Ogotoonsen station - 15 min drive - Itami Airport (ITM) - 79 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪マクドナルド びわ湖大橋店 - ‬12 min walk - ‪ラーメン与七 - ‬15 min walk - ‪くら寿司 堅田店 - ‬11 min walk - ‪天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin) - ‬9 min walk - ‪横浜家系ラーメンこころ家 大津店 - ‬12 min walk ## About this property ### View Lodge Biwa Hotel near Lake Biwa Consider a stay at View Lodge Biwa and take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - Free bicycle rentals, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at View Lodge Biwa have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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9 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 1 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Cashless transactions are available Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival. ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu VIEW BIWA Otsu VIEW BIWA VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel Otsu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is View Lodge Biwa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at View Lodge Biwa? > As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at View Lodge Biwa on Nov 3, 2025 start from CA $104.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Otsu-Hotels-VIEW-LODGE-BIWA.h25779461.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at View Lodge Biwa? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at View Lodge Biwa? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at View Lodge Biwa? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is View Lodge Biwa located? > Situated in Otsu, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Biwa Bridge and Lake Biwa. Pieri Moriyama Mall and Sagawa Art Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## View Lodge Biwa Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.4/10 Staff & service ### 8.6/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leif Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Home away from home Very comfortable, owners are nice and accommodating. Near to Lake, dining and other things ##### Leif Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lan-Yu Apr 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice, lovely hotel just next to the lake. Should be very popular during summer time. ##### Lan-Yu Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### henriette Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities View Lodge Biwa is a really nice accommodation right on the lake shore at Manohama beach. Nice and quiet hotel with Japanese and western style rooms. The place is run by Chiaki (who is fluent in English) and her husband, who are excellent hosts. ##### henriette Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The owners were exceptional! So lovely and went out of their way to accommodate us. We have never experienced such great customer service in our lives! ##### Ethan Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brielle Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing lakeside stay!!!! We loved our stay at View Lodge! The owner was so kind and welcoming - she offered us local recommendations and helped us with everything we needed. The site has free bikes to use and kayaks or ping pong available for rent. We ate breakfast at the restaurant - it was affordable and delicious. Very traditional Japanese foods and preparation. The owners make all the food themselves! The onsen and rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great views of the lake from our room! There was mens/women’s bathrooms on each floor (not in the room) but this is typical for most traditional Japanese hotels. We hope to go back someday! We had a relaxing, lovely stay and enjoyed getting to know the owner and her family and explore the Lake Biwa area. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5A5CBC36029EADD986D933ECD254AF7220139F6A1680616936772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4A3A4EC82CF7BDC3892DE69DAE35A5BB324190CD1680616936955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7F53903E98C7333585061D3CFF2E2065F88A6AD31680616943098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0E4620E44BCB8ACB84794C96CCA9004A466BAA011680616933429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brielle Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities 全てが良かった ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7fd24299-edc1-48d5-a0f0-94c4c9b168f3-1756249200721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shuhei Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Shuhei Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gyeongryeong May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Gyeongryeong Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### けいこ May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 偶然ネットで見つけ、予約しました。 市街地に近かったので、食事を心配することもなく、老夫婦には気軽に楽しい旅行ができました。 ##### けいこ Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chiou Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 美好而溫馨的旅宿 剛好在淡季入住，以致我們成了包棟入住，屋內的暖氣、澡堂還是給得很足，感覺對店主有點不好意思。招待的是日本夫妻，老婆的英文還不錯，老公好像英文不太好。櫃檯、澡堂有營業服務時間，夜間出入也有門禁時間，就需要用密碼鎖出入。雖然我們的和式房沒有附廁所，但店主貼心的將房間安排在離廁所及茶水間很近的地方。周遭的賣店有點距離，如果沒有開車前往，記得要先自備一些需要的食物。位置緊鄰琵琶湖畔及沙灘，如果夏天這裡一定很熱鬧！！是值得再次造訪的地方！ ##### chiou Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark Dec 20, 2024 ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ???? Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 公共交通機関で行くには不便な場所です。 ##### ???? Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kin Hei Steve Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly reception. Environment is kids friendly ##### Kin Hei Steve Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hitomu Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service ##### Hitomu Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leif Jul 12, 2024 ##### Leif Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leif Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Summer time Lake Biwa Check in was fast, front desk very kind and polite. Great view of lake, right on the beach. ##### Leif Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### yuji Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### yuji Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 숙소 바로 앞 해변이라 좋습니다. 좀 오래된 건물 이지만 부분 리모델링으로 전체적으로 깨끗합니다. 다음에도 방문하고 의사 있습니다. ##### ?? Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan Apr 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Dylan Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### アツコ Mar 12, 2024 ##### アツコ Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### inok Jan 25, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 여기 숙소의 가장 큰 장점은 호수 앞에 있는 것과 매우 친절하다는것입니다 숙소가 오래되어 청결 문제가 있습니다 에어컨이 더러웠기에 밤새 히터를 틀었을때 공기가 너무 안좋았습니다 ##### inok Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rita Jan 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Rita Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### ?? Jan 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 湖のほとりにあっていい景色が眺められます。 お正月に素泊まりしたのでお忙しかったのでしょう。朝イチのお風呂では床に髪がたくさん落ちてました。 食事をいただいてないので、また泊まった際にコメントします。 チェックアウト時には現金で、と言われました。 私のチェック漏れなのかもしれません。 ##### ?? Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### ヨシロウ Dec 13, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 近くに食事施設がない ##### ヨシロウ Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### YAU WAH Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 整潔，提供免費單車，環境一流 ##### YAU WAH Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Tokyo-Disney-Celebration-Hotel.h21163232.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono](https://www.expedia.ca/Niseko-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Niseko-Hanazono.h38527384.Hotel-Information) > > [Konansou](https://www.expedia.ca/Fujikawaguchiko-Hotels-Konansou.h9145049.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°](https://www.expedia.ca/Awaji-Hotels-Grand-Chariot-Hokutoshichisei-135.h34745847.Hotel-Information) > > [Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention](https://www.expedia.ca/Niseko-Hotels-Rusutsu-Resort-Hotel-Convention.h3948188.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Tokyo-Bay.h35893302.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Speedway Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.ca/Oyama-Hotels-Fuji-Speedway-Hotel.h82927328.Hotel-Information) > > [ASO Farm Land](https://www.expedia.ca/Aso-Hotels-ASO-Farm-Land.h11868090.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Yamanakako-Hotels-Fuji-Marriott-Hotel-Lake-Yamanaka.h17705474.Hotel-Information) > > [HOSHINOYA Okinawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Okinawa-Hotels-HOSHINOYA-Okinawa.h40226148.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji View Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-View-Hotel.h2333483.Hotel-Information) > > [Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Oriental-Hotel-Tokyo-Bay.h1041843.Hotel-Information) > > [Ooike Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Ooike-Hotel.h5620879.Hotel-Information) > > [La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-La-Vista-Fuji-Kawaguchiko.h15976788.Hotel-Information) > > [Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Wakakusa-No-Yado-Maruei-Ryokan.h6136631.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Clad](https://www.expedia.ca/Gotemba-Hotels-Hotel-Clad.h38381266.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Bessho SASA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Bessho-SASA.h14626817.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen](https://www.expedia.ca/Fujiyoshida-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Hotel-Kaneyamaen.h14626290.Hotel-Information) > > [Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan](https://www.expedia.ca/Hayakawa-Hotels-Nishiyama-Onsen-Keiunkan.h37148164.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-HOTEL-MYSTAYS-Fuji-Onsen-Resort.h16114229.Hotel-Information) > > [Kasuitei Ohya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Kasuitei-Ohya.h13002262.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeland Hotel Mizunosato](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Lakeland-Hotel-Mizunosato.h10608801.Hotel-Information) > > [Fufu Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-FUFU-KAWAGUCHIKO.h33760212.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Highland-Resort-Hotel-Spa.h990130.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Onsenji Yumedono](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-Onsenji-Yumedono.h9635420.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard By Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Kyoto-Shijo-Karasuma.h20518950.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Okinawa-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h5117262.Hotel-Information) > > [Kawaguchiko Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Kawaguchiko-Hotel.h12991356.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/178314/flights-from-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles)