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

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥10,228

￥11,392 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

3. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Olivia

￥14,318

￥15,750 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

4. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

Yamashina Ward, 4.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Jen-Hao

￥9,166

￥10,174 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

5. Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Jen

￥13,181

￥14,499 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

6. Rinn Gion yasakamae

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

MA CATALINA

￥23,557

￥27,038 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Suite | WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Lodge Style Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Lodge Style Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

7. Yadoya Lodge

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bonnie

￥23,500

￥26,000 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

8. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

￥10,315

￥11,393 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Mountain View | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Mountain View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥46,859

￥51,545 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking(1 futon set is available only for three or more paying guests) | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request)

10. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥14,497

￥16,072 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Classic Suite, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Traditional Suite, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

11. Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marco

￥28,999

￥31,899 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥38,575

￥49,686 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥10,661

￥11,727 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Deluxe Twin Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Double Room | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Rinn Shirakawa South

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Maritez

￥10,127

￥12,157 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Japanese Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Japanese Suite, Non Smoking | Living room | Flat-screen TV

15. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥9,956

￥10,961 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Japanese Tatami Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

16. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

tamer

￥36,360

￥39,996 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Twin Room With Four Semidouble Beds | In-room dining

Twin Room With Two Semidouble Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, WiFi (free)

17. Ishibekoji Ryugin

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Tat Man

￥37,980

￥41,778 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Executive Suite, King Double Bed, Non Smoking (51 Sqm) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Junior Suite, Double Bed, Non Smoking (33 Sqm) | Living area

Executive Suite, Hollywood Twin Bed, Non Smoking (54 Sqm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar (free items), in-room safe

18. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

￥69,404

￥76,344 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

WEST Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Eigetsu

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marta

￥21,007

￥23,108 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Villa | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Villa | 2 bedrooms, down comforters, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

20. TSUMUGI GIONSHIRAKAWA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Deirdre

￥29,395

￥32,334 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with decent sized room for the price. Would pass on the breakfast but the dinner food was great and they have a nice cafe."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. We loved the footbath."

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient Transport: An easy 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, making sightseeing and transit incredibly hassle-free.Excellent Facilities: The hotel is pristine and fully equipped. The smart TV lets you check laundry status from your room, and the lobby offers a premium amenity bar with ReFa products. Staying here also grants free lounge access at their Shijo sister property!Rich Dining Experience: The food is phenomenal. The complimentary guest lounge offers afternoon sweets and unlimited evening sake/beer. The breakfast buffet is an absolute must-try, featuring live-cooked Wagyu beef shabu-shabu."

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"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 really nice part of the city."

Biwako Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and gorgeous room with beautiful lake view. Staff was very nice and the Onsen was very good. I would love to come back again. "

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 culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Otsu. Travelers like this culturally rich area for its lakeside setting and hot springs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 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 14 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?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Biwa Canal, click here.

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.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

3. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

4. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

5. Gion Ryokan Karaku

6. Rinn Gion yasakamae

7. Yadoya Lodge

8. Giappo Franca Kyoto

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

11. Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Rinn Shirakawa South

15. Rinn Niomon

16. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

17. Ishibekoji Ryugin

18. Shikikaboku

19. Eigetsu

20. TSUMUGI GIONSHIRAKAWA

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

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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