The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa Canal in Kyoto for 2026

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

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

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

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

￥13,527

￥14,982 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

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

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥22,852

￥25,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥22,760

￥27,840 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 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.

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Masako

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a bulletin board.

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

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

0.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

"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 23 - Sep 24

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

A restaurant interior with wooden slatted walls, hanging pendant lights, and a planter with greenery.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a patterned wall feature.

A traditional Japanese garden with a central pavilion, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway.

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥8,737

￥9,731 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

7. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥10,371

￥11,810 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥46,390

￥51,029 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

9. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

￥65,318

￥71,850 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥28,829

￥31,712 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥14,218

￥15,640 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥15,024

￥16,599 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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.

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥36,996

￥46,800 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

14. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

sonia

￥93,800

￥103,180 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥9,857

￥10,843 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo, and a wooden fence.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a microwave.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a television on the left.

A bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, a sloped ceiling, and a window with vertical blinds.

16. Machiya Ando

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Jacquelin

￥37,044

￥45,062 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a gravel pathway, and a large sliding glass door leading to an interior space with a tatami mat room.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a black leather chair, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging paper lantern.

A room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and a hanging paper lantern.

A modern building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a lantern.

17. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

6.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

carlos

￥41,051

￥47,152 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a traditional building.

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden buildings, a metal fence, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway between traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs and a stone pathway.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, an air conditioning unit, a window with blinds, and a bedside table with a lamp.

18. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Garrett

￥34,545

￥38,000 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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.

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

julie

￥116,383

￥128,214 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors.

A modern living room with a large window, a television, and wooden furniture.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, and sliding shoji doors.

20. Gion Shirakawa no Yado

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

David

￥37,684

￥41,452 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 121 121 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 72 72 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 695 695 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 1005 1,005 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 667 667 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The Hot springs was the best thing ever. Genuinely saved my life!!!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Muyyy buena locación muy bonitos y de buen tamaña los cuartos"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"We particularly like the hotel shuttle which was accessible every hour. The staff were always courteous and pleasant. The breakfast buffet could maybe expand on their choices for the omelettes. But overall we were very happy with the amenities and the cleanliness of the property. Thank you."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, nicely located, staff are very polite and friendly. Highly recommended"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!! Staff were amazing"

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is five stars, huge rooms very modern very elegant. The lobby staff is amazing. The restaurant is amazing. We didn’t upgrade on our room that included a lounge on the ninth floor, which was amazing as well. Plus a buffet downstairs at the lobby. Overall, this is beyond a five star hotel, plus it has an amazing location close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay definitely coming back."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"I can tell all the amenities are top notch here. One thing is the the air conditioning system needs to be cleaned."

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 Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple 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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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu City Museum of History during your travels in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art during your travels in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Biwako Flower Fountain

After visiting Biwako Flower Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Another good option is Biwako Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Biwa Canal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Canal, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa Canal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Biwa Canal?

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What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Canal?

Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Lake Biwa Canal?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Lake Biwa Canal is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like Higashino Station, Keihan Yamashina, and Yamashina Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Shinomiya Station.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3. Biwako Hotel

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

7. Rinn Niomon

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

9. Shikikaboku

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14. SOWAKA

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

16. Machiya Ando

17. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

18. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

20. Gion Shirakawa no Yado

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Biwako Hotel

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Biwako Flower Fountain

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