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

￥13,527

￥14,982 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Private Vacation Home (KAGIYA) | Exterior

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

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

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

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥24,182

￥26,600 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥16,341

￥20,072 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

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

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

￥8,065

￥8,917 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥9,807

￥10,923 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

￥9,061

￥10,369 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥42,955

￥47,250 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

9. Shikikaboku

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

￥68,544

￥75,684 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

10. Yadoya Lodge

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bonnie

￥18,545

￥20,477 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

11. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥25,265

￥27,953 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

12. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

￥146,082

￥177,322 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥12,388

￥13,653 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥36,996

￥46,800 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥13,997

￥15,397 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

￥14,232

￥17,772 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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

17. Eigetsu

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marta

￥19,287

￥21,216 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Japanese Style Room with Japanese Private Stone Garden (36sqm) | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Ryokan KANADE

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

JASPEL

￥16,582

￥18,309 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michiko

￥11,731

￥12,991 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

20. Higashiyama Hills

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bahadir

￥12,167

￥13,440 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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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 689 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very Good 663 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is awesome! The staff were fantastic, the shower was amazing, and the bakery was a real highlight. We can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!"

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful with check-in and baggage shipping. There are three floor options for breakfast. The parking is free be sure to keep parking ticket. The room was very nice and had great view."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Great location. Nice hotel. Staff was not that friendly or accommodating"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed my stay here, I think the cleaning can be improved in some places, but other than that I enjoyed it"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"This property was fantastic. The location was amazing - right in the heart of Gion which made it extremely walkable. The staff was friendly and professional. But my favorite thing about the hotel had to be the on sight Onsen! Would definitely recommend this property when in Kyoto."

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"

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. 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. Yadoya Lodge

11. moksa Rebirth Hotel

12. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

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

17. Eigetsu

18. Ryokan KANADE

19. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

20. Higashiyama Hills

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Cross Hotel Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

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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