The Best Hotels Closest to Ishiyamadera Temple in Otsu for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to individual rooms.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a small table with a laptop, and a reception desk.

1. le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA

2.1 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

MAKOTO

￥8,769

￥9,733 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A wooden ceiling structure with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

2. Koke Musu inn

4.7 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Damian

￥8,238

￥9,071 total

Oct 7 - Oct 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 room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

3. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Roselyn

￥45,890

￥58,050 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden railings, and a sign for the Liberty hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a blue carpet, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

4. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Hiroki

￥9,695

￥11,850 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

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.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

5. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 7 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Celine

￥13,112

￥14,423 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

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.

6. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 5.2 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

TSUBASA

￥14,346

￥18,125 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

7. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

12 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Launi

￥88,400

￥99,240 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern indoor pool with large windows, wooden paneling, and a reflection of trees and plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a long counter with various amenities.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, wooden stools, seating area, and a modern interior design.

8. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

12 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

￥10,156

￥11,247 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

9. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 6.5 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Derek

￥30,886

￥33,975 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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 bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

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

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

FRANCISCO JAVIER

￥24,779

￥30,800 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

11. Campton Kiyomizu

12.2 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Daniel

￥62,836

￥69,381 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

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 modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

12. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Quinn

￥21,676

￥23,844 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

13. Hotel Chourakukan

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Philip

￥145,273

￥159,800 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern room with a brick accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a large window with sheer curtains, a red trash bin, and a concrete bench with red cushions.

A hotel with a prominent 'M' sign, a ground-level entrance with plants, and a rooftop terrace with string lights.

A staircase with a metal railing leading to a landing. The wall above the stairs has a sign indicating hotel material, floor map, and room details.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink with faucets, a towel rack, a shelf with toiletries, and a framed picture.

14. Hotel Material

12.3 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Matthew

￥12,518

￥13,770 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese gate, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a floral rug, and a vase of pink orchids.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a wardrobe, and a small black storage box.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a fire extinguisher, a pair of slippers on a mat, and a shelf with magazines and shoes.

15. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

12.4 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Ryan

￥17,000

￥18,700 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

16. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 6.6 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

"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

￥8,248

￥9,164 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

The exterior of the Urban Hotel Minami-Kawazu with a clear entrance, signage, and a visible elevator.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a seating area with two black leather ottomans.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a beach in the foreground.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, bar stools, and a counter with various food items.

17. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

6 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Abdulhamid

￥11,003

￥12,185 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo plants, and a small water feature.

A tatami mat room with a low table, a television, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.

A hotel room with a tatami mat floor, a desk with a notebook and remote controls, a lamp, and two beds with pillows.

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and trees.

18. Kyoto Higashiyamasou

12.3 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

riki

￥28,895

￥31,969 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.

A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

19. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

12 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

Afnan

￥54,000

￥68,610 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

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

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

20. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

12.2 km from Ishiyamadera Temple

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

Sara

￥174,351

￥193,788 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyamadera Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA	7.8 Good 123 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 48 reviews	View
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei	9.6 Exceptional 243 reviews	View
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View

Top Ishiyamadera Temple Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, location, decor , outdoor pond , great restaurant!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, spacious room."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a great location near Kyomizu-dera temple and other sites and adjacent to little quaint and traditional side streets. The guest laundry was a great amenity. The breakfast buffet was out of this world. Staff was pleasant and professional. The lobby coffee shop was super cool and even had a DJ spinning one morning. The room was lovely and modern. Nothing negative about this place!"

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"Only issue was with WIFI but otherwise excellent location and great hospitality"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Kabuki room decor is awesome! Location is very convenient. The facial amenities already provided in room were very much appreciated. Although laundry machines are available, I would discourage use of dryer due to its limited (1/2 load) capacity. Overall, our stay was excellent!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing amenities of hot spring and ramen bar late night options. Its trendy japanese tatami style room which make it fun to experience."

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Other attractions near Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyama-dera

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyama-dera. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine 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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Anyo-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

Anyo-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Zeze Ware Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Zeze Ware Museum in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

After visiting Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Otsu City Science Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Science Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ishiyamadera Temple?

Ishiyamadera Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its picturesque gardens and temples. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ishiyamadera Temple?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ishiyamadera Temple. Other good choices within a few miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Biwako Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Ishiyamadera Temple?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ishiyamadera Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ishiyamadera Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Ishiyamadera Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ishiyamadera Temple?

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What can I see and do near Ishiyamadera Temple?

Otsu City Science Museum, Zeze Ware Museum, and Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Onjoji Temple and Nagarebashi highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park and Yabasekihan Island Park.

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Our top choices for Ishiyamadera Temple hotels

1. le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA

2. Koke Musu inn

3. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

4. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

5. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

6. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

7. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

8. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

9. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

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

11. Campton Kiyomizu

12. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

13. Hotel Chourakukan

14. Hotel Material

15. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

16. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

17. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

18. Kyoto Higashiyamasou

19. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

20. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

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Top Ishiyamadera Temple Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Other attractions near Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyama-dera

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Anyo-ji Temple

Zeze Ware Museum

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

Otsu City Science Museum

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