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.
Otsu
Travel Guide
Where to stay in Otsu
Ogoto
3/5(1 area review)
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Katata
While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
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
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
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
Biwako Ryokusuitei
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
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
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
Rip stick
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
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 ...
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.
Popular places to visit
Ishiyamadera Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Enryakuji Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Lake Biwa Canal
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Mii-dera
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.
Biwako Otsukan
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.
Kyu Chikurinin Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
￥134,700
per traveler
2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan
￥18,000
per adult
Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)
￥52,100
per adult
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
￥70,879
per traveler
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
￥7,500
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
