Otsu

Travel Guide

Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek
Biwako Otsukan showing heritage elements
Otsu which includes food
Lake Biwa showing a garden
Otsu which includes signage

Where to stay in Otsu

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Ogoto

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

Ogoto

Shimo-sakamoto

While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Shimo-sakamoto
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Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Katata
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is ¥11,994 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
¥11,994
¥14,908 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
3 out of 5
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
The price is ¥7,729 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
¥7,729
¥8,569 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (542 reviews)
"Parking space for motorcycle."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei
3.5 out of 5
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥29,851 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
¥29,851
¥33,136 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (458 reviews)
"This was our first time staying in an onsen hotel. The property is loaded with amenities: an on-site hot and cold water onsen, a lounge with 24 hours of free drinks, a happy hour with wine included. Our room was gorgeous, with tatami mat floors and comfortable beds they set up. We had a glass wall ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
IZA oumimaiko
IZA oumimaiko
3 out of 5
1044-47, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
"全体的に良かった。特にキッチン周りの充実(ホームベーカリーやバリスタ、冷蔵庫のデカさ、食器の清潔さ、などなど)や本格的なバレルサウナ、家具などは満足。 一方、チェックイン16時からなので、1泊2日の場合初日は十分にサウナを満喫できず、15時だと嬉しいところ。チェックアウトが11時なので翌日に楽しめたが、できれば時間を気にせず初日に楽しみたい。"

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

IZA oumimaiko
Rip stick
Rip stick
3 out of 5
829-1Kitahira, 520-0503, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"全てにおいて100点だった"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Rip stick
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!
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Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are located ...
Welcome to our Cozy 78 sqm Hiei Mt. House!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Otsu

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Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 46%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Biwa Lake is beautiful and the experience of taking the sakamoto cable car is unique and convenient for sightseeing.

5/5 - Excellent

YMNY

Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.

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