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 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 staircase with a metal handrail, a framed picture of a building, and a window with a view of the sky.

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

￥10,230

￥11,330 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 6.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Celine

￥14,545

￥16,000 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 4.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

TSUBASA

￥11,692

￥14,958 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

￥10,156

￥11,247 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

5. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Roselyn

￥49,328

￥62,400 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

6. Koke Musu inn

4.4 km from Ishiyama-dera

Damian

￥8,238

￥9,071 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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.

7. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 6.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Derek

￥30,886

￥33,975 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

A room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and hanging paper lanterns.

8. Caesar Gion Kyoto

12.2 km from Ishiyama-dera

Michael

￥23,974

￥31,428 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

9. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

11.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Launi

￥88,400

￥99,240 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

10. Hotel Chourakukan

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Philip

￥145,273

￥159,800 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hallway with wooden flooring, a fire extinguisher, a pair of slippers on a mat, and a shelf with magazines and shoes.

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.

11. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Ryan

￥17,000

￥18,700 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a modern ceiling design.

12. Gion Elite Terrace

12.2 km from Ishiyama-dera

Ann

￥46,457

￥51,509 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

13. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

11.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

"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!"

Sara

￥179,807

￥199,852 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, trees, and a stone pathway.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.

14. Six Senses Kyoto

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Mads

￥194,909

￥214,400 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.

15. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

12.2 km from Ishiyama-dera

Vi Thuy

￥36,383

￥41,157 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

FRANCISCO JAVIER

￥24,779

￥30,800 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

17. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

5.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

Issei

￥8,426

￥9,352 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

18. SOWAKA

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Sophie

￥196,511

￥216,162 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

19. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

11.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Afnan

￥54,000

￥68,610 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.

20. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

11.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Raul

￥173,512

￥191,163 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou	9.0 Wonderful 111 reviews	View
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei	9.6 Exceptional 243 reviews	View

Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The onsen was very clean and very refreshing"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Great location, a bit tough to get to, you need to walk, and some of the rooms aren’t upgraded like the pictures but otherwise really comfortable!"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning, modern hotel. Great breakfast. The only downside was the rooftop bar had very limited seating and not enough staff to service the numbers such a disappointment as that was one of the reasons we chose this hotel."

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

8/10 Good

"Large hotel. Everything okay. Only issue is during check in, front desk was not busy with 3 to 4 staff standing by doing nothing but will not check us in. Asked to use self service. Self serve did not work. Ended back at front desk and finally got checked in. Not very courteous and quite frankly rude not willing to help us first time. Most hotel check you in willingly with a smile."

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, location, decor , outdoor pond , great restaurant!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, spacious room."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

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"

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 Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Biwako 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. Hotel ab Shiga

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

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

5. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6. Koke Musu inn

7. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

8. Caesar Gion Kyoto

9. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

10. Hotel Chourakukan

11. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

12. Gion Elite Terrace

13. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

14. Six Senses Kyoto

15. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

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

17. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

18. SOWAKA

19. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

20. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Biwako Hotel

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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