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

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An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and storage shelves.

A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

2. Ishibekoji MUAN

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

John

￥47,222

￥51,944 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

3. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

￥10,315

￥11,393 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

4. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥14,549

￥16,124 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern interior with sliding doors leading to a garden, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

5. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

vanessa

￥9,848

￥10,833 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a modern ceiling design.

6. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ann

￥18,744

￥20,709 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and the hotel's name displayed on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a large banner reading "Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi".

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a decorative plate on a cabinet.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and shelves displaying products.

7. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Valeria

￥7,024

￥7,798 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A hotel sign with the name "KOKO HOTEL" and a vertical wooden fence in the background.

A door with a sign indicating a smoking area.

A breakfast bar with various food items and condiments.

8. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hiromi

￥6,628

￥7,364 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

9. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

￥69,404

￥76,344 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese building with stone steps leading to a wooden entrance, a lantern on the steps, and a decorative hanging at the entrance.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a sofa, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A room with tatami mat flooring and a sliding shoji screen door leading to a garden with various plants and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and a bamboo fence.

10. Ishibekoji Ryugin

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Tat Man

￥37,980

￥41,778 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern spa with a rectangular hot tub, a window, and a metal handrail.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a cozy seating area, and a decorative wall mural.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a wooden panel on the left side.

A modern hotel with a distinctive angular design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL' sign and a balcony with vertical slats.

11. Minn Gion

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Jenny

￥8,397

￥9,288 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

12. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

￥120,124

￥146,678 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

13. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Joseph

￥28,662

￥31,528 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and utensils on a shelf, and a drawer with dishes.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

14. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Randi

￥7,446

￥8,191 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a stone lantern, a wooden gate, and a pathway leading to a room with sliding doors and a tatami mat floor.

A room with a large window, a hanging light fixture, and a stone lantern.

A room with a large window, wooden bench seating, and hanging pendant lights.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo fence, and various plants.

15. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

Higashiyama Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Craig

￥15,120

￥32,532 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

16. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥38,189

￥49,300 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

Okazaki, 6.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Scott

￥15,988

￥19,874 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

18. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

sonia

￥131,720

￥144,892 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

julie

￥110,030

￥121,861 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a large plant in a pot, and a bathtub.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

20. Campton Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

"Campton Kiyomizu is a traditional Japanese hotel conveniently located in the old town center of Kyoto. There was a near-by grocery store open 24 hours, which we frequented, and taxis were always available. The rooms were spacious, beds comfortable, and all areas were very clean. It even had a washing machine. They gave us comfortable pajamas which we ended up purchasing. Our host, Masao, provided outstanding service, accommodating our every need, including coordinating the luggage...

Ruth

￥63,490

￥70,035 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Ishibekoji MUAN	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Giappo Franca Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa	9.6 Exceptional 98 reviews	View
GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo	9.6 Exceptional 145 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and relaxing stay. The food was great and the staff are amazing."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. We loved the footbath."

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient Transport: An easy 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, making sightseeing and transit incredibly hassle-free.Excellent Facilities: The hotel is pristine and fully equipped. The smart TV lets you check laundry status from your room, and the lobby offers a premium amenity bar with ReFa products. Staying here also grants free lounge access at their Shijo sister property!Rich Dining Experience: The food is phenomenal. The complimentary guest lounge offers afternoon sweets and unlimited evening sake/beer. The breakfast buffet is an absolute must-try, featuring live-cooked Wagyu beef shabu-shabu."

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"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 really nice part of the city."

Biwako Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and gorgeous room with beautiful lake view. Staff was very nice and the Onsen was very good. I would love to come back again. "

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 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 14 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 14 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?

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. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2. Ishibekoji MUAN

3. Giappo Franca Kyoto

4. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

5. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

6. Gion Elite Terrace

7. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

8. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

9. Shikikaboku

10. Ishibekoji Ryugin

11. Minn Gion

12. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

13. Hotel Gion Ichirin

14. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

15. Sanjoubou Sansou villa

16. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

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

18. SOWAKA

19. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

20. Campton Kiyomizu

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

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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