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
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Katata

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

Katata
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Shimo-sakamoto

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

Shimo-sakamoto
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 254 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
SAR 254
SAR 316 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,008 reviews)
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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 SAR 210 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 210
SAR 231 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (546 reviews)
"Parking space for motorcycle."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 out of 5
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 817 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
SAR 817
SAR 907 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
"Incredible experience. A level of hospitality I’ve never encountered. Wish we booked additional nights."

Reviewed on 6 July 2025

Biwako Ryokusuitei
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Rip stick

3 out of 5
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 Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"全てにおいて100点だった"

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

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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 WiFi, 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 January 2025

IZA oumimaiko
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!

Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!

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Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are located nearby.
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!
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Popular places to visit

Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

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.

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 with a stop at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ishiyamadera Temple
Biwako Otsukan showing heritage elements

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 trip to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Mii-dera
Kyu Chikurinin Garden showing a park

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.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden