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

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

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

Private Vacation Home (YOROZUYA) | Terrace/patio

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥22,852

￥25,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking | Lake view

2. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥22,374

￥24,920 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

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

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

TSUBASA

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

4. 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

￥7,841

￥8,693 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥10,140

￥11,280 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

6. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

￥70,432

￥77,475 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥45,922

￥50,514 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

8. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥16,512

￥18,965 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

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

9. Yadoya Lodge

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bonnie

￥23,500

￥26,000 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥54,621

￥60,083 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

￥13,365

￥14,802 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, WiFi (free)

12. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

samantha

￥38,200

￥42,020 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥45,984

￥58,301 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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)

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥19,330

￥21,430 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥14,218

￥15,640 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

16. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

sonia

￥129,086

￥141,995 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

17. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

￥126,446

￥153,000 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

18. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥14,552

￥16,007 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Panoramic Suite, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

julie

￥147,891

￥162,680 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

20. Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Lehi

￥21,576

￥23,734 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great breakfast, very nice stay!"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is perfectly located in the Akasaka district, less than a 10-minute walk from the nearest subway station, making it easy to access the main areas and tourist attractions across Tokyo. The staff were incredibly lovely and welcoming throughout our entire stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, although they are the typical smaller size you would expect in Tokyo. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this hotel."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The location was ideal and the roof top bar was picturesque. I most enjoyed being able to wake up to freshly baked goods in the mornings. The staff were 100/10 professional, helpful and exceeded expectations. Highly recommended."

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 !!"

Hilton Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Very clean. Beautiful room. Amazing breakfast. Perfect location"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful and very well located. lots of restaurants and shops around. I will definitely be back if we come back to Kyoto again. Super recommended!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Easy way to experience Japanese hospitality"

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"

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?

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?

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. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Biwako Hotel

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

5. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

6. Shikikaboku

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8. Rinn Niomon

9. Yadoya Lodge

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

12. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

16. SOWAKA

17. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

18. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

20. Gion Ryokan Karaku

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Hilton Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery 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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