Otsu

Travel Guide

A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.
A traditional Chinese pavilion with a tiled roof, situated on a stone bridge over water, with mountains in the background.
A pathway lined with lanterns and trees with autumn foliage.
A city skyline with fireworks over a body of water.
A traditional Japanese wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

Where to stay in Otsu

Find the best Otsu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Ogoto

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo

If you're spending some time in Chuo, Lake Biwa and Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Ogaya

While there might not be top attractions in Ogaya, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Yabasekihan Island Park.

Kyomachi

Though Kyomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Otsu Port and Biwako Hall.

Nionohama

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

Calendar Hotel

Calendar Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Kasuga-cho 1-3 Otsu Shiga-ken
Stay at this capsule hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
Calendar Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
The price is SAR 167 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
SAR 167
SAR 184 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Biwako Hall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (307 reviews)
"I was very pleased with staying at Smile Hotel Seta Otsu. The staff was very helpful from the front desk to housekeeping and also the workers in the Breakfast room. Friendly, courteous polite and knowledgeable made our visit as foreigners much more enjoyable . I want to say the staff truly embodies ..."

Reviewed on 8 November 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is SAR 673 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
SAR 673
SAR 747 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (112 reviews)
"Huge rooms Good staff Worth it"

Reviewed on 10 November 2026

Biwako Grand Hotel
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.
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

4 out of 5
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko ...
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
1 villa with a private beach, a boat dock, etc. Direct Vacation Rentals

1 villa with a private beach, a boat dock, etc. Direct Vacation Rentals

大津市 滋賀県
Stay at this villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...
1 villa with a private beach, a boat dock, etc. Direct Vacation Rentals
IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"お皿や炊飯器といった調理器具はあるため簡単な料理は出来ました! 遊び道具もあり楽しめました。 サウナをするには水着が必要なので持参するかホテルで借りる必要があります。 綺麗で楽しめました!"

Reviewed on 28 April 2026

IZA oumimaiko
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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