Check if you can join a tour at Biwako Canal Memorial Hall. If not, this grand building is still worth seeing from the outside.

You'll soon discover why this Otsu historic landmark is popular with travelers. If you're searching for more to explore, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Biwako Canal Memorial Hall.

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KABIN Koji

Shimogyo Ward

$1,279

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 15

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Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)

Room was nice. Staff was nice. This was the only hotel I booked (out of 5) that didn’t have a soaking tub. Quite area.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

ORI Rokkaku

Downtown Kyoto

$1,286

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 15

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)

Very nice spot extremely clean and excellent staff, also in a great location. Would stay again for sure!!

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Oyado Kawaramachi Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,281

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 15

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

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