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A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.
A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.
A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.
A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Celine
￥13,381
￥14,836 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.
A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
Canada
Derek
￥22,852
￥25,137 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.
A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

3. Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel
1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
Hong Kong SAR China
Ming Fai
￥20,091
￥24,610 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Biwako Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.
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.
A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
Finland
Hemmo
￥10,282
￥12,781 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.
The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a bulletin board.
Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
0.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Paul
￥7,973
￥8,825 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
A beach with calm water and distant mountains.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a patterned wall feature.
A wooden structure with a lattice roof, surrounded by flowering trees.
A traditional Japanese garden with a central pavilion, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway.

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae
1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
￥10,228
￥11,392 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae
A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.
A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

7. Rinn Niomon

Rinn Niomon
Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
Canada
Dwayne
￥9,956
￥10,961 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Rinn Niomon
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a shoji screen, a wooden altar, and a stone lantern.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a table with calligraphy.
A narrow stone staircase leading up to a traditional wooden building with a tiled roof.

8. Yadoya Manjiro

Yadoya Manjiro
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Joshua
￥29,128
￥32,041 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Yadoya Manjiro
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.
A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

9. Shikikaboku

Shikikaboku
Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Armen
￥68,710
￥75,650 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Shikikaboku
A room with a bed, a television, a wooden wall, and a chandelier.
A YouTube channel interface on a screen mounted on a wooden wall.
A dining area with a view of mountains, a table set with cutlery and wine glasses, and a unique chair design.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and houses.

10. Yadoya Lodge

Yadoya Lodge
Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Bonnie
￥23,500
￥26,000 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Yadoya Lodge
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

11. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Brandi
￥46,859
￥51,545 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.
A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.
A wooden table with plates of food, a glass of water, and a cup with a coffee logo.

12. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Agnesa
￥10,661
￥11,727 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.
A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

13. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Kurtis
￥14,497
￥16,072 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
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 building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

14. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
Sakyo Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Michael
￥121,388
￥147,942 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
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 room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

15. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Roselyn
￥38,575
￥49,686 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.
A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

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

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Okazaki, 6.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Scott
￥15,684
￥19,570 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.
A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Quinn
￥16,307
￥17,938 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.
A narrow hallway with a tiled floor, a lantern, and a sign with a logo.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, sofa, and a small coffee table. There is a sliding door leading to another room.
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and bedside table.

18. Rinn Shirakawa South

Rinn Shirakawa South
Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United States
Maritez
￥10,127
￥12,157 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Rinn Shirakawa South
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a gravel pathway, and a large sliding glass door leading to an interior space with a tatami mat room.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and six tatami mats arranged around it.
A modern building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a lantern.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a black leather chair, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging paper lantern.

19. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama
6.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal
Mexico
carlos
￥43,361
￥49,693 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama
A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a landscaped garden, and a koi pond.
A traditional building with a tiled roof, a stone facade, and a large window with a grid pattern.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

20. Ryokan KANADE

Ryokan KANADE
Sakyo Ward, 6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal
United Kingdom
JASPEL
￥16,409
￥18,136 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ryokan KANADE
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
9.8
Exceptional
72 reviews
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A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.
Biwako Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
691 reviews
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An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
8.0
Very Good
666 reviews
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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Le personnel est bienveillant et accueillant, la chambre est très spacieuse et ultra propre, le petit-déjeuner est incroyable, la station de pains/patisseries impressionnante et le tarif chambre/ déjeuner compris est très abordable. Je recommande fortement!"
isabelle 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Easy check in, great location, friendly staff"
Luke 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent
"Very gracious and helpful staff. The rooms were beautiful."
Carol 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel. We loved the footbath."
Scott 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

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."
Zhenna 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent
"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"
Takasuke 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

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."
Paul 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Biwako Hotel

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. "
MARIKO SAGARA 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Biwako Hotel

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?
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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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