5/5 - Excellent
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Jan 22, 2020The Biwa Lake is beautiful and the experience of taking the sakamoto cable car is unique and convenient for sightseeing.
Otsu
Travel Guide
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.
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
The price is $91 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$91
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
Fully refundable
The price is $45 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$45
$51 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are ...
7.8/10 Good! (396 reviews)
"You have to check in on a stupid screen. There is a small elevator for many floors. So don't be in a hurry. The breakfast was good"
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
Biwako Ryokusuitei
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is $189 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$189
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
"Amazing facilities and the staff cannot do enough for you, plus the breakfast buffet is delicious."
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
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.
Minn Gion
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"I stayed in a room that had laundry and a separate nook for the floor Mats with my two kids and husband. It was perfect. Pros: very close to shops and restaurants all walkable and quiet, as well as close a shrine/temple area. Very pretty area around hotel Laundry in suite Hotel area was spacious ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station (Former:MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Shichijo Horikawa)
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"Good location! Close to Kyoto station, family mart right at the corner. Staff were awesome!"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
38-1 Higashikujo Kitamatsunokicho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
"Huuuuge rooms by any city standard. Lovely spa/waterfall tub. Not far from Kyoto or Gion. Located in residential area. Amazing rooftop - also huge with lovely views. Dryers did not work - 4 hours later our clothes were still soggy. Staff helpful. Recommend."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
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
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
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.
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.
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
Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
$914
Per adult
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
$84
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
$27
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
1-Day Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo
$433
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Nov 6, 2018Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
Read travel guides and advice on visiting Otsu
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Biwako Valley
- Ogoto Onsen
- Enryakuji Temple
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Biwako Hall
- Biwako Otsukan
- Mii-dera
- Otsu Port
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Onjoji Temple
- Biwako Flower Fountain
- Otsu City Museum of History
- Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
- Ishiyama-dera
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Former Chikurin-in Temple
- Kanda Shrine
- Hiratopia
- Biwako Terrace
- Izu Shrine
- Ojigaoka Park
- Biwako Canal Memorial Hall
- Saikyoji Temple