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

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

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

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

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

1. 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

￥10,340

￥11,440 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

2. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8.5 km from Ishiyama-dera

Hiroki

￥9,695

￥11,850 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

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

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

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 4.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

TSUBASA

￥14,105

￥17,532 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A wooden ceiling structure with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

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

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

4. Koke Musu inn

4.4 km from Ishiyama-dera

Damian

￥7,220

￥7,978 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

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.

5. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 6.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Celine

￥14,545

￥16,000 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern indoor pool with large windows, wooden paneling, and a reflection of trees and plants.

A large, modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOTEL ROUTE INN".

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, wooden stools, seating area, and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a long counter with various amenities.

6. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

￥9,202

￥10,191 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

7. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Brittany

￥24,779

￥30,800 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A view from a window with multiple panes, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a bridge.

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

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

8. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Gordon

￥8,989

￥10,080 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

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.

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Roselyn

￥40,354

￥51,164 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wall-mounted phone, and a window with curtains.

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

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

10. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

5.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

Issei

￥8,426

￥9,352 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor 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 floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

11. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 6.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Derek

￥28,472

￥31,319 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage.

12. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Ogaya, 3.3 km from Ishiyama-dera

Robert

￥6,552

￥7,272 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

13. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

dat

￥11,171

￥12,288 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A traditional Japanese building with a sloped roof and wooden structure.

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

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

14. Terrace Kiyomizu Kyoto

11.9 km from Ishiyama-dera

Brian

￥9,505

￥10,455 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

A traditional Japanese tatami room with a low table, two tatami mats, a television, and a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone facade, and a large window with a grid pattern.

15. Ryokan KANADE

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

JASPEL

￥19,864

￥21,955 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A cafeteria with long tables, chairs, and a variety of food items on display.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A conference room with long tables and chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

16. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Ogaya, 3.3 km from Ishiyama-dera

GHAN SHYAM

￥5,195

￥5,715 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with a large bed, orange sofa, wooden flooring, and a television on the wall.

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

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

17. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

Ogaya, 3.5 km from Ishiyama-dera

Paul

￥7,136

￥7,864 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A restaurant with a large black grill in the foreground, a table and chairs, and a view of the street with cars and trees outside.

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

A reception area with a counter, a bench, a plant, and a vending machine.

A corridor with a patterned wall and large windows offering a view of buildings.

18. Hotel 21

8.9 km from Ishiyama-dera

Hironori

￥8,769

￥9,733 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern room with a brick accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a large window with sheer curtains, a red trash bin, and a concrete bench with red cushions.

A staircase with a metal railing leading to a landing. The wall above the stairs has a sign indicating hotel material, floor map, and room details.

A hotel with a prominent 'M' sign, a ground-level entrance with plants, and a rooftop terrace with string lights.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a bar area, and a large screen displaying a golf game.

19. Hotel Material

11.9 km from Ishiyama-dera

Matthew

￥10,663

￥11,729 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

20. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 6.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Ming Fai

￥22,374

￥24,920 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyama-dera

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel ab Shiga	7.0 Good 16 reviews	View
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View

Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The buffet breakfast is a must to try. Onsen is very comfortable to enjoy."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness everywhere. Staff always helpful and friendly. Spectacular views from roof terrace. Very well situated for visiting Old Kyoto and the Gion area. Our room was equipped with all the essential amenities, and quiet. Thank you for a relaxing visit."

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8/10 Good

"Please don’t stay if you have a bad back or bad knees. The stay is authentic to Japanese culture."

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

10/10 Excellent

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful hotel. Lovely staff, nice entrance, room was stunning and the bed was huge! Was like a retreat at the end of the day. The breakfast options were great and a nice area to eat in. The hot foot bath in the courtyard was a winner for our tired feet at the end of the day. Would definitely stay here again."

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."

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 Otsu City Science Museum, Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan, and Otsu City Museum of History. 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. Hotel ab Shiga

2. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Koke Musu inn

5. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

6. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

7. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

8. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

9. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

11. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

12. Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

13. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

14. Terrace Kiyomizu Kyoto

15. Ryokan KANADE

16. Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

17. Hotel Lotus Otsu - Adults Only

18. Hotel 21

19. Hotel Material

20. Biwako Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyama-dera

Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Biwako Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

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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