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

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

￥13,381

￥14,836 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

TSUBASA

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

3. 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

￥7,882

￥8,734 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

4. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥8,737

￥9,731 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

5. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥13,485

￥15,635 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

6. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

￥89,128

￥98,041 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥46,390

￥51,029 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

8. 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

9. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥55,579

￥61,137 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

￥13,078

￥14,515 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

11. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Constance

￥16,528

￥20,102 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

12. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

￥70,432

￥77,475 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

13. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

￥126,446

￥153,000 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥15,146

￥16,661 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥19,500

￥21,450 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

16. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

tamer

￥36,107

￥39,718 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

17. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥43,162

￥54,599 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

18. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

sonia

￥129,086

￥141,995 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥15,635

￥17,198 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

House, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

House, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

20. Yasakahan

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Zijie

￥61,472

￥67,745 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious clean rooms. Great location near Gion and the canal. Restaurants everywhere. Quiet. Great bath tub with nice complimentary bath salts. Shampoo/Conditioner/Body was spa quality. Wish this was my hotel for all my stops in Japan. Really liked this hotel and will stay again if in Kyoto."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay here. Would absolutely stay here again! Convenient location, very good amenities, helpful staff. The rooms were comfortable but small, there could be a more convenient place for luggage storage but it was fine. I will think about the vegan baked goods every day until I can come back again."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Brilliant. Do yourself a favour and enjoy this gem."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and amazing value for price"

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."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"This would be the second time we booked with Onyado Nono. We knew that if we ever go back to Kyoto, and availability permits, we would always book here. Love the amenity, the staff, and the overall experience they provide. We mostly book here cause of the onsen and the tatami inspired facility. Its a walking distance to Kyoto station as well."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"This place was truly amazing. The rooms were quite spacious and very comfortable. Would recommend this hotel to anyone who is wanting to do some shopping and sight seeing around Kyoto."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and wonderful staff. Staff arranged for restaurant recommendations and reservations for great dining in the area. 9th floor is a great upgrade for snacks and drinks available throughout the day and early evening."

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"

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. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

4. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

5. Rinn Niomon

6. Hotel Chourakukan

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8. Yadoya Lodge

9. moksa Rebirth Hotel

10. Giappo Franca Kyoto

11. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

12. Shikikaboku

13. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

16. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

17. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

18. SOWAKA

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

20. Yasakahan

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

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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