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

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

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

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1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥22,852

￥25,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

2. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥21,930

￥24,426 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥10,207

￥12,706 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

￥7,973

￥8,825 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

5. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥10,228

￥11,392 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

6. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥8,254

￥9,481 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Yadoya Manjiro

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Joshua

￥28,196

￥31,109 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥46,859

￥51,545 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

9. Yadoya Lodge

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bonnie

￥23,417

￥25,917 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

10. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

￥70,400

￥77,540 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥12,286

￥13,515 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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)

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥14,175

￥15,750 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

13. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

￥120,124

￥146,678 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥38,575

￥49,686 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥13,899

￥15,303 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

Okazaki, 6.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

￥14,843

￥18,512 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Traditional House | Deep soaking bathtub

Traditional House | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters

17. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

6.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

carlos

￥43,530

￥49,887 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Deluxe Twin Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Double Room | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Rinn Shirakawa South

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Maritez

￥10,127

￥12,157 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

19. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Olivia

￥13,602

￥15,034 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

20. Eigetsu

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marta

￥21,007

￥23,108 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great modern hotel, very well located. Rooms are small but very comfortable. Loved their coffee station, and the fact there is a water fountain in the room. While the hotel doesn’t have a public bath, the bath is amazing, resembling those in public baths"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the free evening ramen and ice cream, as well as the massage chairs. The room was comfortable for 2. Great location to visit Kiyomizu-dera."

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, very beautiful and staff were incredible. My only critique is the mini bar. To me its an out dated design and a bit insulting, like your spending money to be there only to be met with auto charged drinks. Water is also given free so it’s a bit redundant. Besides that though! Perfect stay, 100% recommend."

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."

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

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

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 culturally rich 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?

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. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Biwako Hotel

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

5. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

6. Rinn Niomon

7. Yadoya Manjiro

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

9. Yadoya Lodge

10. Shikikaboku

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

13. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

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

17. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

18. Rinn Shirakawa South

19. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

20. Eigetsu

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

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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