Biwako Otsukan Tours

A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.
A statue in a garden with flowers and a brick wall.
A sign in front of a traditional Japanese building with a garden.
A garden pathway leading to a water body with a view of mountains.
A traditional building with a green roof, surrounded by a well-manicured garden with a maze-like hedge in the foreground.

Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

￥8,100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

￥7,860
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

￥12,000
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental

￥4,400
per adult
Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

￥17,000
per adult
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio

Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio

￥1,000
per adult
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

3 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
Price was ￥223,634, price is now ￥79,758 per person
￥79,758
per person
Nov 26 - Nov 30
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Naha (OKA) to Osaka (KIX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
Great hotel. Had everything we needed. Would stay again

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
Nionohama
Price was ￥440,450, price is now ￥139,639 per person
￥139,639
per person
Nov 26 - Nov 30
found 24 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Naha (OKA) to Osaka (KIX)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great English speaking staff with beautiful rooms. We booked last minute for one night and got a free upgrade. The view of the lake and city is gorgeous. I would recommend staying here for comfort.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
Price was ￥292,610, price is now ￥109,818 per person
￥109,818
per person
Nov 27 - Nov 29
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip flight included
Naha (OKA) to Osaka (KIX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
Really enjoyed our stay. A little way from Gion, but handy for the main station and the train to Gion is very easy.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

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Tours & day trips

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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 181 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥19,000 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 824 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥2,000 and current price is ￥1,000 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 399 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥15,000 and current price is ￥13,500 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Japan: Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

Japan: Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
Price is ￥9,134 per traveler
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Shows & concerts

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Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 197 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥10,000 per adult
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Stay near popular Biwako Otsukan attractions

Biwako Otsukan

8.0/10 (11 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Biwako Otsukan during your stay in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Best Lodging Options Near Biwako Otsukan

Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel

4 out of 5
2-40 Hama-Machi Otsu Shiga-ken
Biwako Hotel
Calendar Hotel

Calendar Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Kasuga-cho 1-3 Otsu Shiga-ken
Calendar Hotel
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

3 out of 5
2-1-28 Nagara Otsu Shiga
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu Shiga-ken
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
moksa Rebirth Hotel

moksa Rebirth Hotel

4.5 out of 5
65 Kamitakano Higashiyama Sakyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
moksa Rebirth Hotel
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

4 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
Yumotokan
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5 out of 5
1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
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