Otsu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Otsu

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Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Ogoto
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Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto
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Katata

If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 ₹6,698 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹6,698
₹8,325 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

3 out of 5
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
The price is ₹4,669 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹4,669
₹5,156 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (546 reviews)
"Parking space for motorcycle."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

3.5 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is ₹35,055 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹35,055
₹38,734 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (678 reviews)
"They offered free shuttle service to the nearest JR stations. Nice quiet area for a hot spring vacation. Breakfast and dinner were included in our package, and the food was fabulous and very authentic. It was my second time returning Yumotokan, and everything had been maintained up to standard or ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Yumotokan
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IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
"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 Jan 2025

IZA oumimaiko
Rip stick

Rip stick

3 out of 5
829-1Kitahira, 520-0503, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"全てにおいて100点だった"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Rip stick
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 out of 5
521-2, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"12 min away from Kyoto Station by foot, nice place with free laundry room on the 1st floor. Quiet neighborhood. There is a cash local tax due at checkout. We had a great stay."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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Popular places to visit

Enryakuji Temple

Enryakuji Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you take a trip to Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

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.

Lake Biwa Canal
Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you spend time at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ishiyamadera Temple
Biwako Otsukan

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.

Biwako Otsukan
Mii-dera

Mii-dera

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.

Mii-dera
Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Cities near Otsu

Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture

Kyoto

Uji

Uji

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Kusatsu

Moriyama

Moriyama