Otsu

Travel Guide
Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek
Biwako Otsukan showing heritage elements
Otsu which includes food
Lake Biwa showing a garden
Otsu which includes signage

Where to stay in Otsu

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Ogoto

3/5(1 area review)

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

Ogoto
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Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Katata

Shimo-sakamoto

While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Shimo-sakamoto
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 362 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
SAR 362
SAR 450 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We were upgraded to a beautiful suite with views of Lake Biwa. The shuttle bus to the train station is very convenient. Otsu is a beautiful city and we plan to return for a longer time."

Reviewed on 20 October 2024

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Calendar Hotel
Calendar Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Kasuga-cho 1-3, Otsu Station Building, Otsu, Shiga-ken
Stay at this capsule hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (214 reviews)
"I’ve been to many capsules across Japan and my stay here was at the too. Yes, I’ve stayed in Kyoto, Osaka, but wanted to spend a few days in Ōtsu and experience a slower pace and so glad I did! The reviews on Google and Orbitz rated The Calendar high so I gave it a try and I was not disappointed. ..."

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

Calendar Hotel
Yumotokan
Yumotokan
3.5 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 894 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
SAR 894
SAR 983 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
"Incredible stay! The ryokan experience was unforgettable – a memory for life. The staff was knowledgeable and respectful. The public onsen views were stunning, plus there’s a private onsen option for a fee. The free shuttle to and from the train station was super convenient. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 29 October 2024

Yumotokan
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.
Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
3.5 out of 5
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (379 reviews)
"The room is very spacious. Our son traveled with us and was surprised to see another room with a king size bed on what we thought was a closet. The fridge is big enough to accommodate our daily groceries. Never expected to see a mini-kitchen in the room. Will definitely use this place again."

Reviewed on 16 November 2024

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
Minn Gion
Minn Gion
4 out of 5
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews)
Good
"It was comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 15 November 2024

Minn Gion
nol kyoto sanjo
nol kyoto sanjo
3 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star 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! (166 reviews)
"Perfect stay! Everyone was super helpful/accommodating, room was beautiful and large, the bathtub was so relaxing and comfortable"

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

nol kyoto sanjo
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.

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Reviews of Otsu

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Biwa Lake is beautiful and the experience of taking the sakamoto cable car is unique and convenient for sightseeing.

5/5 - Excellent

YMNY

Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.