The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa Canal in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

₹18,586

₹20,445 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

2. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

₹16,947

₹20,686 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

TSUBASA

₹12,531

₹15,576 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

4. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

₹14,438

₹16,364 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

5. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Oscar

₹14,778

₹16,306 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

6. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

₹12,037

₹13,240 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

7. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

₹25,779

₹28,357 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

₹33,641

₹42,556 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden table, and chairs. A large window provides a view of a tree outside.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a built-in wardrobe.

A traditional Japanese building with a two-story structure, large sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned bench, and a sliding door.

9. BenTen Residences

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Felecia

₹44,325

₹48,757 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

10. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Colette

₹15,778

₹17,356 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

11. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

₹48,624

₹53,486 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Christian Michael

₹39,770

₹43,747 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

13. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

₹96,500

₹106,150 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

A bathroom with a stone floor, wooden stools, a bathtub with a stone wall, and a large mirror.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door leading to a garden, a television, and a cabinet.

A koi pond with a stone lantern, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

14. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Constance

₹13,444

₹16,385 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

15. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Sophie

₹103,194

₹113,513 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Zara

₹24,716

₹28,732 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

17. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Iryna

₹111,243

₹122,367 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

18. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Anne

₹51,076

₹56,184 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A hotel sign with the name 'KOKO HOTEL' against a modern building facade.

A breakfast bar with various food items and condiments.

A hotel sign with the name "KOKO HOTEL" and a vertical wooden fence in the background.

19. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Terence

₹12,788

₹14,067 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a white sink.

A room with a wooden table, a chair, a wall-mounted light fixture, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a wicker basket.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, and a mirror.

A wooden table with a kettle, a tissue box, and a chair. There is a wooden rack with hangers and a white towel.

20. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

lauren

₹16,412

₹18,053 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

8/10 Good

"great breakfast"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The Nohga Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 21 day trip to Japan. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Kyoto. Great location and hats off to everyone working there. What a delight."

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, good breakfast."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Attentive and helpful staff - very clean and organized for checkin"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is good"

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a visit to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Museum of History during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Biwako Flower Fountain

After visiting Biwako Flower Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Another good option is Biwako Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Biwa Canal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Canal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa Canal.

What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Canal?

Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Lake Biwa Canal?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Lake Biwa Canal is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Higashino Station, Keihan Yamashina and Yamashina Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Shinomiya Station.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Biwako Hotel

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Rinn Niomon

5. Ayanishiki Gion

6. Giappo Franca Kyoto

7. moksa Rebirth Hotel

8. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

9. BenTen Residences

10. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

11. Shikikaboku

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

13. Hotel Chourakukan

14. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

15. SOWAKA

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

17. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

18. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

19. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

20. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Biwako Flower Fountain

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