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

Shimo-sakamoto

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

Shimo-sakamoto
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Katata

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

Katata
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 247 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 247
SAR 307 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and spacious. View is good. But room carpet starts to feel old. And outdated"

Reviewed on 26 December 2024

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei
3.5 out of 5
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 763 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
SAR 763
SAR 840 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (394 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, clean room and comfortable. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is very good, even has grill seafood by your own on the dining table. Free shuttle bus to hotel from train station and only a few minutes journey. Will come back again and try the in room onset next time."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Yumotokan
Yumotokan
3.5 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 920 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 920
SAR 1,012 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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)
Family trip to enjoy onsen hotel
"Very nice hotel with private onsen in the room. The half board is also good. I would recommend to stay there for a visit."

Reviewed on 30 December 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.
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! (179 reviews)
"Very convenient location, close to markets and bus stations. Staff is friendly and helpful. Room is spacious and well designed. Great experience!"

Reviewed on 27 December 2024

nol kyoto sanjo
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
4 out of 5
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! (329 reviews)
"everyone is nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 7 January 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
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! (404 reviews)
"The staff was very very helpful!"

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
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
5 - Excellent
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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.