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
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$90 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Biwako Hotel
2-40 Hama-Machi Otsu Shiga-ken
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$97 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley ...
9/10 Wonderful! (640 reviews)
We had a very nice, large, twin bedroom facing Lake Biwa. The room had a couch seating area and was still large enough for us to comfortably keep to big suitcases open in the room and easily get around. Breakfast service was good, with a variety of Japanese and Western dishes available. We also used ...
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Biwako Grand Hotel
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
$129 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$144 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
This was a nice little hotel. We were the only non-Asians and I think non-Japanese there. It is a Japanese style hotel. So you’re sleeping on futons on the floor. And the room is to Tommy mats. We had a room with our own outdoor bath, which is nice. The place was clean. The staff were very attentive. ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 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
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Biwako ...
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 Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Omi Maiko Nakahama ...
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
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829-1Kitahira Otsu Shiga
Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Hiratopia are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
家族7人で滞在させて頂きました。駅からも近く、後から来る人、先に帰る人にも良い条件で自由に別荘気分を味わえました。 びわ湖で、マリンスポーツもはじめて挑戦でき、はじめて乗るビスケットに大興奮。良い経験が、できました。 また、BBQ中の急な雷雨にもテントを出して頂いたりと、スタッフの方の素早い対応助かりました。 ベッドが、ソファーベッドと押し入れベッドだったので、寝る準備を始めると埃が出るのが難点。また、シャワー室、トイレにはクーラーがなく、夏場だったのもあって、湿気が…扇風機でもあれば嬉しかったです。 ...
Reviewed on Jul 30, 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.
Popular places to visit
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.
Enryakuji Temple
Experience the peacefulness and architectural beauty of this 8th-century monastic complex, which spreads across the forested summit of Mount Hiei.
Ishiyamadera Temple
After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
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.
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
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
$15
per child
96% of travellers recommend
Kimono and Yukata Experience in Kyoto
$25
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour
$56
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara, Fushimi Inari Tour & Lunch Option
$22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
$64
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
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