5/5 - Excellent
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The Biwa Lake is beautiful and the experience of taking the sakamoto cable car is unique and convenient for sightseeing.
Otsu
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Where to stay in Otsu
Ogoto
3/5(1 area review)
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.
Katata
While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$77 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"N/A"
Reviewed on May 23, 2025
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
$57 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$63 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (545 reviews)
"Parking space for motorcycle."
Reviewed on May 13, 2025
Biwako Ryokusuitei
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken
$206 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$229 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (463 reviews)
"Incredible experience. A level of hospitality I’ve never encountered. Wish we booked additional nights."
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
IZA oumimaiko
1044-47, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
"全体的に良かった。特にキッチン周りの充実(ホームベーカリーやバリスタ、冷蔵庫のデカさ、食器の清潔さ、などなど)や本格的なバレルサウナ、家具などは満足。 一方、チェックイン16時からなので、1泊2日の場合初日は十分にサウナを満喫できず、15時だと嬉しいところ。チェックアウトが11時なので翌日に楽しめたが、できれば時間を気にせず初日に楽しみたい。"
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025
Rip stick
829-1Kitahira, 520-0503, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"全てにおいて100点だった"
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!
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Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are located nearby.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Ishiyamadera Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Enryakuji Temple
Experience the peacefulness and architectural beauty of this 8th-century monastic complex, which spreads across the forested summit of Mount Hiei.
Lake Biwa Canal
Stroll along the cherry blossom-lined banks of a set of canals constructed in the Meiji period to connect Lake Biwa with Kyoto via a series of mountain tunnels.
Mii-dera
You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Biwako Otsukan
Wander through the rooms of Shiga’s first international tourist hotel, browse exhibitions, explore an English garden and enjoy French cuisine at this lakeside spot.
Kyu Chikurinin Garden
Relax amid the serenity of the garden of a one-time monks’ residence. Sip cups of matcha tea while gazing through the windows of a serene tearoom.
Things to do
Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
$922
per traveler
2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan
$123
per adult
Private Lake Biwa Bass Fishing and Sightseeing
$602
per traveler
Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)
$357
per adult
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
$133
per traveler
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
$490
per traveler
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
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