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

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Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

￥13,672

￥15,127 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Private Vacation Home (KAGIYA) | Exterior

Private Vacation Home (YOROZUYA) | Terrace/patio

Private Vacation Home (MARUYA) | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Private Vacation Home (KOUJIYA) | In-room safe, soundproofing, WiFi (free), individually decorated

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥26,869

￥29,556 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥10,097

￥12,596 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Luxury Floor Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

4. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥17,702

￥21,719 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

￥7,926

￥8,778 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥11,115

￥12,380 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

7. Rinn Niomon

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥10,046

￥11,051 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Hanami) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira) | Bathroom sink

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

John

￥41,445

￥45,590 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

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

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥39,050

￥42,955 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥24,572

￥27,186 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking(1 futon set is available only for three or more paying guests) | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

11. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥13,650

￥15,150 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥36,996

￥46,800 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

￥14,567

￥18,107 total

Aug 14 - Aug 15

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

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥11,039

￥12,143 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. Yadoya Manjiro

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Joshua

￥32,400

￥35,640 total

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Quad Double Bed Suite | Down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥10,722

￥11,794 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Yun Li

￥10,387

￥11,516 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Hanare - private cottage | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

￥148,760

￥180,000 total

Aug 12 - Aug 13

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area.

19. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michiko

￥11,731

￥12,991 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

20. Ryokan KANADE

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

JASPEL

￥16,237

￥17,964 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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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
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 687 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very Good 662 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"We looked forward to the breakfast every morning. Worth every penny. Onsen was such a fun experience."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Excellent breakfast. Clean room. Convenient location with easy reach to public transport, main shopping areas and Gion attractions."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"We went for the Gion festival and this hotel was located in the perfect spot. It is also connected to the Shijokawaramachi station so it was easy to get around."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at this hotel, beautiful room with a great view, nice public bath in the basement, very helpful and friendly staff. Only negative is that there is only 1 washing machine available to males (2 for females) but as there were no females in our group there was a long way to use the washing machine. Would definitely stay again."

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Koko hotel was our favorite hotel throughout our trip! I wish we stayed in Kyoto longer. Our room was spacious and it was close to shopping. The staff were nice and everything was convenient. Would definitely stay again!"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended. Breakfast is great."

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Great location rooms and staff"

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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Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

You can learn about the history of Otsu with a visit to Biwako Canal Memorial Hall. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants 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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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 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Biwako Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Other good options within a few miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku.

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

Expedia has 24 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. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Biwako Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

7. Rinn Niomon

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

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

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

15. Yadoya Manjiro

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

17. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

19. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

20. Ryokan KANADE

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

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