The Best Hotels Closest to Biwako Valley in Otsu for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style building with a large wooden structure, multiple windows, and a garden with rocks and greenery.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden railings, and a view of mountains.

Two wooden chairs and a small table in front of a window with a view of a lush garden.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, rocks, and lush greenery.

1. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

11.8 km from Biwako Valley

Lila

SAR 1,912

SAR 2,116 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A large, circular building with a flat roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and trees illuminated at night.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with trees and a stone bridge.

A bonsai tree display with a traditional stone lantern and a wooden platform.

2. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

19.7 km from Biwako Valley

Sherif

SAR 454

SAR 575 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 modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

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

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

3. moksa Rebirth Hotel

18.5 km from Biwako Valley

Peter

SAR 1,256

SAR 1,382 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

4. Yumotokan

Noka, 14 km from Biwako Valley

Heba

SAR 861

SAR 955 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

A wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

A traditional building with a large entrance and a covered porch area.

5. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ogoto, 13.6 km from Biwako Valley

Paxton

SAR 700

SAR 784 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of autumn trees through a window.

A traditional Japanese building with a covered entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone path.

A traditional hot spring with a wooden deck and stone surroundings.

A snow-covered garden with a stone lantern, a traditional building, and tall trees.

6. Ohara no Sato

12 km from Biwako Valley

Gabrielle

SAR 714

SAR 792 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a reflective pool, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains. Inside, there is a round table with two chairs and a sofa with cushions.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a small indoor pool, and a wooden chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the sea.

7. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto, 14 km from Biwako Valley

Crystal

SAR 1,012

SAR 1,120 total

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hot spring area with wooden walkways, rocks, and a stone pool.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a pathway leading to a building with a wooden exterior and a tiled entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden benches and a view of the outside.

8. Biwako Hanakaido

Ogoto, 13.8 km from Biwako Valley

Alex

SAR 1,368

SAR 1,512 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the sea, a covered seating area, and a stone deck.

A dining table set with various dishes and teapots, overlooking a body of water through large windows.

A modern building with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating area, and illuminated interior.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

9. Biwako Grand Hotel

Ogoto, 14 km from Biwako Valley

Christa

SAR 687

SAR 762 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern room with tatami mats, a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and mountains. There is a sofa and a chair with a laptop on a small table.

A bathtub with a waterfall feature overlooking a body of water and mountains.

10. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

11.2 km from Biwako Valley

EUGENE

SAR 384

SAR 478 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A beach with a mountain in the background and a rainbow in the sky.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table, a chair, and a television in a corner.

A view of a lake with mountains in the background, a paved area in the foreground, and trees.

A building with a beach view, a small porch, and a sign indicating it is a coffee shop.

11. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

7.2 km from Biwako Valley

Brett

SAR 223

SAR 247 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a tree in the foreground.

A camping area with a tent, chairs, and a table near a body of water.

A view from a window with a clear sky, a sign with Japanese characters, and a body of water in the background.

A room with a bed, two windows with curtains, a hanging rack, and a ceiling fan.

12. Pension Lakeside

4.8 km from Biwako Valley

Gerald

SAR 334

SAR 368 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel with a balcony, a moon in the sky, and a decorative archway.

A nighttime view of a bridge with multiple light fixtures and pillars, reflecting on the water below.

A massage chair in a room with wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

A tray with various packaged items, including a body towel and other toiletries, on a marble surface.

13. Fine Biwako I

12 km from Biwako Valley

Andrew

SAR 133

SAR 147 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a changing room area, and a sauna section.

A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor area.

A modern indoor pool area with a stone floor, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large skylight, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

14. The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

Minami-komatsu, 6.1 km from Biwako Valley

Shun Chu Jessica

SAR 370

SAR 410 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, and potted plants.

A reception area with a large digital screen displaying a beach scene, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

A lobby with a large digital screen displaying a sunset scene, a patterned floor, and two large cylindrical columns.

A covered outdoor area with stone flooring, potted plants, and a pergola structure.

15. Hotel Palms - Adults Only

12.1 km from Biwako Valley

Matt

SAR 217

SAR 240 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A garden with various plants in containers and a wooden fence in the background.

A narrow hallway with wooden doors and a staircase.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A room with a tatami mat floor, a low table with a kettle, a framed picture on the wall, and a shoji screen window.

16. Kyonosato

17.8 km from Biwako Valley

さつき

SAR 283

SAR 350 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A high-rise building with multiple floors and balconies.

A lobby with a reception desk, purple seating, and a patterned carpet.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mat flooring, low tables, and cushioned seating.

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

17. Hotel Biwako Plaza

11.8 km from Biwako Valley

Simona

SAR 192

SAR 238 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a small black chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

18. HOTEL LAGNA

11.9 km from Biwako Valley

"일본의 러브호텔입니다. 최악이었습니다. 1. 객실에 들어가연 밖에서 잠김 ㅡ객실에 들어가면 문을 열고 나올 수 없습니다. 문이 밖에서 잠깁니다. 인터폰으로 카운터에 전화해서 문을 열어 달라고 해야 합니다. 불이 나면 끔찍? 2. 너무나 지저분한 에어컨 에어컨이 너무 지져분해서 끔찍 2시간 대실을 하는 러브호텔이다 보니 에어컨 청소를 20년은 안한듯 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ This is a love hotel in Japan. It was the worst. 1. The door locks from the outside once you enter the room —Once you enter the room, you cannot open the door and get out. The door locks from the outside. You have to call the front desk via intercom to ask them to open the door. It would...

Sejong

SAR 128

SAR 141 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern house with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a swing chair.

A wooden sauna with a door and a wooden barrel.

A wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and staircase.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large island with a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

19. IZA oumimaiko

Minami-komatsu, 6.3 km from Biwako Valley

倉上

SAR 1,253

SAR 1,645 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a large wooden facade, a visible entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building with a sign for Rakuten Stay House.

20. Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

19.9 km from Biwako Valley

Claudia

SAR 614

SAR 680 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Biwako Valley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo	9.6 Exceptional 136 reviews	View
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 958 reviews	View
moksa Rebirth Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 820 reviews	View
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan	9.0 Wonderful 335 reviews	View

Top Biwako Valley Hotel Reviews

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"Good"

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"A Peaceful, Elegant Haven in Kyoto Our stay at Dhawa Yura Kyoto (Oct 8–10) exceeded all expectations. The subtle, welcoming fragrance as you walk in sets the tone for a sparkling clean and serene experience. The service was flawless—the staff were exceptionally warm, efficient, and eager to help with anything we needed. We loved the aesthetic of our room, which felt authentically traditional while seamlessly integrating top-tier modern amenities. Plus, the location is unbeatable—a short walk to key transit hubs, great shopping, and delicious dining options. We can't wait to return!"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with knowledgeable and friendly staff, as well as quality buffet for breakfast"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Has a shuttle bus from Kyoto station. Hotel Higayama"

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast and amenities"

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and very central position 👌"

Hyatt Place Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, staff is helpful and we enjoyed the location."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Kyoto. They offer amazing toiletries/guest amenities!!!"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

10/10 Excellent

"One of my best stay in Japan. The room is spacious, for the Japanese standard, and ver comfortable. The staff is great and the location Is good. Close to transportation, bars and restaurants. Also, it is close but not in the middle of the crowd."

Other attractions near Biwako Valley

A cable car moving over a mountainous landscape with a view of a valley and a body of water.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

8.4/10 (66 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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A traditional building with a curved roof and illuminated lanterns, adjacent to a modern glass building.

Kanda Shrine

Kanda Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Biwako Terrace

You can find out about the history of Otsu when you stop by Biwako Terrace. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

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Hiratopia

Enjoy an outing to Hiratopia during your stay in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach during your trip to Otsu?

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Yamame Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yamame Waterfall during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

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Astronomical Observation Center

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Astronomical Observation Center. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Galliver Travels Village

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Galliver Travels Village, a lovely green space in Takashima. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's entertainment venues.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Biwako Valley?

Biwako Valley is located in Otsu. Travelers like this culturally rich area for its lakeside setting and hot springs. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Biwako Valley?

Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and private hot tubs. You'll find it 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Biwako Valley. Other good options around the area include The Westin Miyako Kyoto and THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Biwako Valley?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Biwako Valley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Biwako Valley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Biwako Valley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Biwako Valley?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Biwako Valley, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Biwako Valley?

Create some family memories at Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center. Explore nature at Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Yamame Waterfall. Biwako Terrace and Biwako Valley Ski Resort are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Biwako Valley hotels

1. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

2. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

3. moksa Rebirth Hotel

4. Yumotokan

5. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

6. Ohara no Sato

7. Biwako Ryokusuitei

8. Biwako Hanakaido

9. Biwako Grand Hotel

10. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

11. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

12. Pension Lakeside

13. Fine Biwako I

14. The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

15. Hotel Palms - Adults Only

16. Kyonosato

17. Hotel Biwako Plaza

18. HOTEL LAGNA

19. IZA oumimaiko

20. Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

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Top Biwako Valley Hotel Reviews

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Hyatt Place Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

Other attractions near Biwako Valley

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

Kanda Shrine

Biwako Terrace

Hiratopia

Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach

Yamame Waterfall

Astronomical Observation Center

Galliver Travels Village

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