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

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

￥14,545

￥16,000 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

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

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥28,472

￥31,319 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

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.

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥22,374

￥24,920 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

TSUBASA

￥14,105

￥17,532 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

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

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

5. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥17,221

￥19,747 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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.

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥45,922

￥50,514 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

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

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

7. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

￥110,890

￥121,979 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

8. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

￥70,432

￥77,475 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

9. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥45,291

￥49,820 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

￥13,477

￥14,914 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-level wooden staircase leading to a lower level with a garden area visible through glass railings.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

A traditional interior with a stone basin filled with green fruits, wooden pillars, and a view of the outside garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a rock garden, and a view of a bamboo forest through a shoji screen.

11. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

William

￥70,400

￥77,440 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

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

12. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥19,318

￥21,250 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

13. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

sonia

￥199,523

￥219,475 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥40,354

￥51,164 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, 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.

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

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥19,754

￥22,134 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

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

￥29,209

￥35,404 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

17. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Garrett

￥35,000

￥38,500 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

18. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

julie

￥175,661

￥193,830 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A breakfast bar with various food items and condiments.

A hotel sign with the name 'KOKO HOTEL' against a modern building facade.

A door with a sign indicating a smoking area.

19. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hiromi

￥11,882

￥13,217 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a view of greenery through the window.

A modern interior with a wooden table, a flat-screen TV, and a wall with framed artwork.

A modern building with a traditional Japanese entrance featuring sliding doors and a signboard.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a window with vertical blinds.

20. Shikinean Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥61,727

￥68,091 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal 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."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel out of 6 we stayed in during our trip. What’s not to love: a fabulous welcome with a lovely complimentary welcome drink, room was beautiful and spacious, skin care packages , beautiful products for showering, very clean modern and well maintained, super friendly staff, amazing service and the most delicious breakfast. We will be 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."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"

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"

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."

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?

Mount Hiei, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto 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. Rinn Niomon

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7. Hotel Chourakukan

8. Shikikaboku

9. moksa Rebirth Hotel

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

11. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

12. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

13. SOWAKA

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

16. Machiya Ando

17. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

18. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

19. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

20. Shikinean Gion Shirakawa

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Biwako Hotel

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

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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