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

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1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

￥13,527

￥14,982 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Private Vacation Home (KAGIYA) | Exterior

Private Vacation Home (MARUYA) | Private kitchen

Private Vacation Home (YOROZUYA) | Terrace/patio

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

￥22,852

￥25,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Luxury Floor Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

￥21,930

￥24,426 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

￥10,282

￥12,781 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

￥7,882

￥8,734 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

￥8,737

￥9,731 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

7. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

￥9,045

￥10,353 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Hanami)

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

John

￥32,360

￥35,629 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Mountain View | Living area

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

￥45,969

￥50,655 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

￥35,590

￥39,149 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking | Bathroom

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

￥13,445

￥14,790 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Executive Suite, King Double Bed, Non Smoking (51 Sqm) | Bathroom

Executive Suite, Hollywood Twin Bed, Non Smoking (54 Sqm)

12. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

￥65,318

￥71,850 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

￥9,858

￥10,844 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

￥14,497

￥16,072 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

15. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

￥36,996

￥46,800 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

16. Eigetsu

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marta

￥21,006

￥23,107 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Deluxe Suite, IPPONBASHI, Shirakawa View

17. Gion Shirakawa no Yado

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

David

￥37,684

￥41,452 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area.

18. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

Gion, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michiko

￥17,471

￥19,346 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

19. Rinn Shirakawa South

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Maritez

￥13,085

￥14,409 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking | Garden view

Small Twin beds Room CHIKUSEN, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking

Traditional Room CHITOSE, Twin Japanese Futons, Second Floor Garden view, Private bath and toilet,NS | View from room

20. Ryokan MOTONAGO

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Robert

￥38,473

￥42,320 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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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 695 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very Good 666 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. We walked to the best temples, shrines and restaurants. Clean , intimate hotel"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Staff were all amazing and very helpful. The room was nice and clean. Location was great with walking distance to all train stations and lots of restaurants and tourist areas."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding hotel. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, the onset bath was wonderful, nice area to relax and get coffee and soda. Several washer/dryers to use. Highly recommended."

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"I like the hotel and the breakfast buffet is worth it"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, can't recommend highly enough. Check in and breakfast staff so helpful"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"I can tell all the amenities are top notch here. One thing is the the air conditioning system needs to be cleaned."

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?

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.

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. 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. Ishibekoji MUAN

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

12. Shikikaboku

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

16. Eigetsu

17. Gion Shirakawa no Yado

18. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

19. Rinn Shirakawa South

20. Ryokan MOTONAGO

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Cross Hotel Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel 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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