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.
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.
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
The price is SAR 379 per night from May 7 to May 8
SAR 379
SAR 471 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel Quality & service Better than most 5star resorts anywhere in the world"
Reviewed on 7 March 2025
Yumotokan
2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 948 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
SAR 948
SAR 1,050 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (643 reviews)
"Loved our stay! We had the private onsen which was amazing but the public ones are great too! Our dinner was a lovely event and the beers and ice cream was a great touch. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend! It’s not far away from Kyoto, about 20min or so on the ..."
Reviewed on 7 April 2025
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
The price is SAR 213 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 213
SAR 235 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (512 reviews)
"Meh"
Reviewed on 30 March 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.
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!
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Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are located nearby.
Rip stick
829-1Kitahira, 520-0503, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"サウナやジャグジー、快適に過ごせるベッドなどその場所で十分楽しめる環境が整っていました。雨でBBQができなかったことが唯一のマイナス点でした。また、チェックイン時は丁寧に施設の説明をしてくださり、最大限楽しむことができました。また利用させて頂きたいと思います。"
Reviewed on 18 March 2025
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 Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"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 3 January 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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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.
Enryakuji Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Biwako Otsukan
Enjoy an outing to Biwako Otsukan during your stay in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Ogoto Onsen
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Enryakuji Temple
- Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji
- Omi Shrine
- Biwako Otsukan
- Otsu City Science Museum
- Mii-dera
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Biwako Hall
- Ukimido
- Otsu City Museum of History
- Otsu Port
- Biwako Flower Fountain
- Onjoji Temple
- Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Ishiyama-dera
- Biwako Terrace
- Kanda Shrine
- Hiratopia
- Zeze Ware Museum
- Manohama Beach
- Ojigaoka Park
- Biwako Canal Memorial Hall