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Ogoto
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

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Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Katata
While visiting Katata, 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
$74 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$82 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was clean and quite large, much larger than the typical Japanese hotel room. We were on a high floor, and the view was beautiful. The breakfast buffet is fine but not that extensive. For us, the highlight was the front desk staff, which made several calls for us to work out an unexpected ..."
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
$25 nightly
The price is $28 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$28 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Biwako Hall and Biwako Otsukan are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (289 reviews)
"Not the best hotel, pictures don’t do justice, the building itself is in poor condition the bed and pillow really uncomfortable. Will not be staying there again and it is too far from tourist attractions."
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Biwako Ryokusuitei
6-1-6 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
$178 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$198 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews)
"A very decent ryokan with beautiful public hot spring and sauna. Good amenities. Very nice private onsen with a view to Lake Biwa. Free pre dinner drinks and snacks."
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
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.

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko ...

1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental
大津市 滋賀県
Stay at this villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...

IZA oumimaiko
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"お皿や炊飯器といった調理器具はあるため簡単な料理は出来ました! 遊び道具もあり楽しめました。 サウナをするには水着が必要なので持参するかホテルで借りる必要があります。 綺麗で楽しめました!"
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
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.
Stay near popular Otsu attractions
Things to do

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
$30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
$92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
$24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend

Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
$62
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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- Visit Ritto
- Mt. Hachiman Castle Ruins Lift
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
- Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden
- Azuchi Castle Museum
- Visit Shiga Prefecture
- Kanda Shrine
- Sagawa Art Museum
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Hotaru Planetarium
- Ishiyama-Dera
- Visit Omihachiman
- Pieri Moriyama Mall
- Honpukuji Temple
- Visit Moriyama
- Visit Takarabune Onsen
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Visit Kusatsu
- Hiratopia
- Kamo Shrine
- Mii-Dera
- Enryakuji Temple
- Ojigaoka Park
- Moriyama Firefly Museum
- Visit Kinugawa
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Biwako Otsukan
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley
- Omihachiman Vacations
- Visit Shiono Onsen
- Visit Yasu
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Shiga Prefecture Vacations
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Ogoto Onsen
- Lake Biwa Museum
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Ogoto Onsen
- Biwako Valley
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Enryakuji Temple
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Biwako Otsukan
- Biwako Hall
- Otsu Port
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Mii-dera
- Ishiyama-dera
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Biwako Terrace
- Otsu City Museum of History
- Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
- Remains of Shigain-mon
- Biwako Flower Fountain
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Onjoji Temple
- Iwamasan Shohoji Temple
- Biwako Canal Memorial Hall
- Hiratopia
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
- Kanda Shrine










