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

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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

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥22,852

￥25,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

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

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥9,472

￥11,971 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

3. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 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

￥7,671

￥8,523 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

4. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

samantha

￥31,091

￥34,200 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥42,955

￥47,250 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

6. Rinn Niomon

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥9,469

￥10,474 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

7. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥25,617

￥28,231 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

8. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥12,655

￥13,920 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

9. Shikikaboku

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

￥65,558

￥72,114 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

10. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥11,740

￥12,914 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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)

11. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥18,480

￥20,580 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

12. Gion Ryokan Karaku

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Jen

￥13,180

￥14,498 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥36,996

￥46,800 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Twin Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

14. Rinn Shirakawa South

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Maritez

￥10,136

￥11,211 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

￥14,567

￥18,107 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Comfort Quarter Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Comfort Quarter Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

16. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Leslie

￥5,625

￥6,231 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

17. Ryokan KANADE

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

JASPEL

￥14,373

￥15,919 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Sep 1 - Sep 2

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

City Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

19. a-un

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Judith

￥11,115

￥12,298 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

20. Hotel Chourakukan

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

￥89,128

￥98,041 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very Good 666 reviews	View
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado	9.8 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Gion Ryokan Karaku	9.4 Exceptional 368 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel! Friendly and amazing team! Room was also very clean and spacious"

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location great. Staff were super friendly. Rooms were perfect size and very clean. Shower good size with bath on side. Buffet breakfast was best of both worlds- Japanese and western. I recommend!"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel room was bigger than the average, bathroom is modern and clean. The location is perfect right at the entrance of their big indoor shopping area that connect to the main tourist food street. One thing is there’s only 4 washer and 4 dryers. The washers are fast but the dryers are slow so people end up waiting in line like crazy around 9pm til midnight so do your laundry early when it’s empty"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and Excellent"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The room was a good size for Japan. We really liked the washroom set up..the fact that the toilet was in a separate room and there was a Japanese style washing area. It was great to have a sliding door to separate the two spaces. Storage was ample. The location was great for shopping and the hotel was quiet. We liked the lounge area in the other part with free coffee and soft drinks. The washing machines were greatly appreciated. Although they had check in machines there was always staff at the front desk to help with inquiries. Would definitely stay here again. Good value!! I’m"

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"地點方便，服務人員客氣且專業，值得再次入住⋯⋯⋯"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Rooms that face city have glazed windows so may as well forget it has a window"

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel. The staff were very attentive to whatever we needed and did not hesitate to help. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for everything."

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 23 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 23 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 Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Biwako Hall.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

4. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6. Rinn Niomon

7. moksa Rebirth Hotel

8. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

9. Shikikaboku

10. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

11. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

12. Gion Ryokan Karaku

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14. Rinn Shirakawa South

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

16. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

17. Ryokan KANADE

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

19. a-un

20. Hotel Chourakukan

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Cross Hotel Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

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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