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.
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 SAR 354 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
SAR 354
SAR 440 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great value. We probably visited during the off peak season as the entire area was quiet. The hotel is conveniently located by the lake with a supermarket just down the street and a shuttle bus which brings guests to and from Otsu station. Rioms were clean and we got upgraded to a bigger room which ..."
Reviewed on 24 February 2025
Yumotokan
2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 1,000 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
SAR 1,000
SAR 1,101 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (633 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly. Food is greater than I have expected !!!"
Reviewed on 25 December 2024
Biwako Ryokusuitei
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 801 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
SAR 801
SAR 881 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)
"Great onsen, great service and dinning option"
Reviewed on 26 February 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.
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 Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Hiratopia are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"まず、スタッフさんがとても親切で、 メッセージもこまめに返信いただいたことから 不明点もなく、安心して当日を迎えました。 施設は景色がとてもよく、 朝も夜もサウナを利用させていただきましたが最高でした。 また是非利用したいですし、 知り合いにも紹介したいとおもいました。"
Reviewed on 8 September 2024
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 Hiratopia are ...
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
A space for relaxation and gathering along the old / Otsu Shiga
Otsu
Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ishiyamadera Temple and Aeon Mall Kusatsu are located nearby.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Ishiyama-dera
You can find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyama-dera. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
- Biwako Valley
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Mount Hiei
- Ogoto Onsen
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Enryakuji Temple
- Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji
- Mii-dera
- Biwako Hall
- Omi Shrine
- Otsu City Science Museum
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Otsu Port
- Biwako Otsukan
- Onjoji Temple
- Biwako Flower Fountain
- Ishiyama-dera
- Hiratopia
- Otsu City Museum of History
- Zeze Ware Museum
- Enryaku-ji East Temple
- Ukimido
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
- Manohama Beach
- Saikyoji Temple
- Ojigaoka Park
- Biwako Terrace
- Nagarebashi
- Biwako Canal Memorial Hall