Yasu

Travel Guide

花緑公園
Photo by YOSHIFUMI OGISO (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
花緑公園
Photo by YOSHIFUMI OGISO (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
500px provided description: Great egret (????) at Biwako in Sawara, Yasu City (via Flickr ift.tt/2y3RZRi) [#birds ,#wildlife ,#?? ,#??? ,#Flickr ,#??? ,#???? ,#shigaprefecture ,#egretsandherons ,#???]
Photo by Greg Peterson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
A picture taken while walking along the Nakasendo. It's of the Yasu River. 〔The photographer's original comment〕 It was taken from this location, the bridge of the Prefectural Road 2 (Kyū-Nakasendō), viewing south and upstream. --->See also the map.--トトト (talk) 05:21, 8 October 2011 (UTC)
Photo by Douggers (page does not exist) (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
$96 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$106 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,833 reviews)
Spectacular hotel. Loved the tatami mats every where you walk.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$86 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,613 reviews)
Great location for what we had planned, hotel is stunning, great food and bakery and the staff for the roof top lounge were fantastic. Would stay here again gladly

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
$147 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$162 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Onsen

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
See all 3,341 properties in Yasu
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.
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
Loved this hotel and the staff was wonderful

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo

3.5 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
Truly one of the best stays my husband and I had! It was such a relaxing experience with the amenities and was spacious for what we both had (two carry-ons). I would highly recommend and would definitely come back again to stay!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

nol kyoto sanjo
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4 out of 5
724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nijō Castle and Shijo Street are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
The room was prefect, great location and the staff were very helpful!

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
See all properties in Yasu
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

Mentai Park Biwako

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Mentai Park Biwako as part of your trip to Yasu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mentai Park Biwako

Shiga-kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shiga-kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park, a lovely green space in Yasu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Shiga-kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park

Mt. Mikami

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Mikami during your travels in Yasu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mt. Mikami

Sakura-basama Historic Park

Sakura-basama Historic Park is just one of the places to see in Yasu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Sakura-basama Historic Park

Hyozu Shrine

Hyozu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Yasu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Hyozu Shrine

Kinshokuji Temple

After visiting Kinshokuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Yasu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kinshokuji Temple

Cities near Yasu

Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek

Otsu

Beautiful view of Lake Biwa in autumn

Moriyama

篠田の花火

Omihachiman

金勝寺山門青もみじ
Photo by YOSHIFUMI OGISO (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Ritto

Explore a world of travel with Expedia