The Best Hotels Closest to Ishiyama-dera in Otsu for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to individual rooms.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

1. le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA

Awazucho, 1.7 km from Ishiyama-dera

MAKOTO

￥8,769

￥9,733 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A bathroom with a bathtub, a mirror, and a shelf with toiletries.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, and a small table.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a vending machine, and a large window.

2. Hotel ab Shiga

1.3 km from Ishiyama-dera

"ホテルの顔である玄関の自動ドアの電源が切れてて、手動を強要してる。 Wifiが使えるか聞いたら、ロビー近くしか使えないといわれた。にも拘わらず部屋にランケーブルも無ければ、言わないと貸してくれない。大荷物持ってるのに階段でどうぞ！と言われた。（エレベーターもあるのに）部屋の鍵が解りにくいのに説明なし。（鍵を回しながらドアを押さないと開かない）ホテルの門限23時。歴史的には有名な地である点と川の中州に建てられたホテルなので景色は良いけど、何もなくて不便だった… フロントも居たり居なかったり、呼び鈴を押すタイプ。愛想は悪くなかったけど、シルバー人材センターのアルバイトって感じだった。掃除はよくされてたけど、施設は古く快適とはいいがたかった… 眺望は良かったけど、リピートはしないな。"

TAKASHI

￥10,120

￥11,220 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

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

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

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 4.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

Hemmo

￥10,138

￥12,637 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A park with a large tree, a bicycle path, and a view of a bridge over water.

4. Koke Musu inn

4.4 km from Ishiyama-dera

Damian

￥7,577

￥8,335 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hallway with a blue carpet, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, a sign reading "HOTEL BOSTON PLAZA", and a display of packaged goods.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden railings, and a sign for the Liberty hotel.

5. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8.5 km from Ishiyama-dera

Hiroki

￥8,675

￥10,674 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign for the hotel.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, arranged on a long counter with multiple serving stations.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stained glass window depicting birds, and a red and yellow reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

6. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

8.4 km from Ishiyama-dera

Jen-Hao

￥8,190

￥9,102 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

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

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

7. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 6.2 km from Ishiyama-dera

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a...

Paul

￥7,882

￥8,734 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

8. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 6.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Celine

￥16,546

￥18,364 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

The exterior of the Urban Hotel Minami-Kawazu with a clear entrance, signage, and a visible elevator.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a seating area with two black leather ottomans.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, bar stools, and a counter with various food items.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a beach in the foreground.

9. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Gordon

￥8,538

￥9,543 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the city at dusk.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a wooden partition.

A traditional Japanese temple with a multi-tiered pagoda, surrounded by a moat and lush greenery.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a coffee table.

10. Terrace Kiyomizu Kyoto

11.9 km from Ishiyama-dera

Ryan

￥9,410

￥10,360 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a wooden slat wall and a bamboo plant in the background.

11. Ishibekoji MUAN

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

John

￥32,687

￥35,956 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Roselyn

￥34,198

￥44,615 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a table with calligraphy.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a shoji screen, a wooden altar, and a stone lantern.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of trees.

13. Yadoya Manjiro

11.7 km from Ishiyama-dera

Joshua

￥29,128

￥32,041 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden fence, stone lanterns, and a variety of plants.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a window with a view of a bonsai tree.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a balcony, and a small garden area.

A traditional Japanese garden with bamboo, a small pond, and stone lanterns.

14. Ryokan MOTONAGO

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Robert

￥38,781

￥42,659 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

15. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 6.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Derek

￥22,852

￥25,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, wooden paneling, marble steps, and a reception desk with a digital screen.

A modern spa area with wooden paneling, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

16. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Ogaya, 3.3 km from Ishiyama-dera

Robert

￥6,414

￥7,134 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel reception area with a 'FRONT' sign above the counter, a digital screen displaying room rates, and a blue-lit reception desk.

A public washroom with two sinks, a drying machine, and a toilet.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, a patterned floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A building with a sign reading "TOYOTA Inn" and "TOYOTA Inn Kyoto".

17. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

5.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

Issei

￥7,963

￥8,824 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese building with stone steps leading to a wooden entrance, a lantern on the steps, and a decorative hanging at the entrance.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a bamboo fence.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden dining table, green sofa, and sliding doors.

A room with tatami mat flooring and a sliding shoji screen door leading to a garden with various plants and a small pond.

18. Ishibekoji Ryugin

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Tat Man

￥37,980

￥41,778 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple balconies, and lush greenery in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a massage chair, and a glass-top table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, high ceilings, and large windows.

19. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 3.5 km from Ishiyama-dera

Paul

￥6,941

￥7,669 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese gate, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A traditional Japanese building with tiled roofs, a stone courtyard, and a stone lantern.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a floral rug, and a vase of pink orchids.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a wardrobe, and a small black storage box.

20. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Ryan

￥16,400

￥18,040 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyama-dera

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA	7.8 Good 123 reviews	View
Hotel ab Shiga	7.0 Good 16 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 46 reviews	View
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The only thing that could have been better were the bed sizes. We are a family of 4 I am 6'2 242 lbs and my wife and kids are small in size and height 5ft and under and we barely fit in the 2 beds provided. Other than that this hotel is great and is close to everything. From here we were able to reach all train and bus stops to move freely around Kyoto and there is the main post office nearby at Kyoto station. The onsen was amazing and after a long day of walking it truly relaxes you and sets you up nicely for bed. The sauna is set at 200 degrees Fahrenheit and will really get any impurities out of you so if you do get sick get in there quick. All in all a great stay."

Gion Ryokan Karaku

10/10 Excellent

"Very traditional great stay!"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, can't recommend highly enough. Check in and breakfast staff so helpful"

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel to stay, staffs are amazingly friendly and helpful, location is great, definitely recommend."

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"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

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."

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

Other attractions near Ishiyama-dera

Ishiyamadera Temple

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine 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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Zeze Ware Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Zeze Ware Museum in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

After visiting Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple 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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Anyo-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

Anyo-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Otsu City Science Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Science Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ishiyama-dera?

Ishiyama-dera is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its array of dining options and temples. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Ishiyama-dera?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Ishiyama-dera. Other good choices within 5 miles include Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae and Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Ishiyama-dera?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ishiyama-dera.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ishiyama-dera, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ishiyama-dera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ishiyama-dera?

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What can I see and do near Ishiyama-dera?

You'll want to browse the collections at Zeze Ware Museum, Otsu City Science Museum, and Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan. Ishiyamadera Temple, Kusatsujuku Honjin, and Onjoji Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park and Yabasekihan Island Park.

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Our top choices for Ishiyama-dera hotels

1. le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA

2. Hotel ab Shiga

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Koke Musu inn

5. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

6. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

7. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

8. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

9. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

10. Terrace Kiyomizu Kyoto

11. Ishibekoji MUAN

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

13. Yadoya Manjiro

14. Ryokan MOTONAGO

15. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

16. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

17. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

18. Ishibekoji Ryugin

19. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

20. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyama-dera

Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Biwako Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Other attractions near Ishiyama-dera

Ishiyamadera Temple

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Zeze Ware Museum

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Anyo-ji Temple

Otsu City Science Museum

Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

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