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.
Katata
While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, 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 ￥11,758 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
￥11,758
￥14,616 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel was very nice and the staff was great. 20 seconds from the hotel you can walk the paths along the lake and it is beautiful. Two stops away from Kyoto station.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Biwako Grand Hotel
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is ￥28,201 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
￥28,201
￥31,501 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
Everything was exceptional. Did not use the communal spa because we had a private spa in the room with a beautiful view of the lake. Hotel had a shuttle to the train station.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Yumotokan
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is ￥41,400 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
￥41,400
￥45,840 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (714 reviews)
Perfect place to take Ryokan experience near Kyoto. You should try all their 4 superb public baths while your stay.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 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.
Rip stick
829-1Kitahira Otsu Shiga
Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Hiratopia are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
家族7人で滞在させて頂きました。駅からも近く、後から来る人、先に帰る人にも良い条件で自由に別荘気分を味わえました。 びわ湖で、マリンスポーツもはじめて挑戦でき、はじめて乗るビスケットに大興奮。良い経験が、できました。 また、BBQ中の急な雷雨にもテントを出して頂いたりと、スタッフの方の素早い対応助かりました。 ベッドが、ソファーベッドと押し入れベッドだったので、寝る準備を始めると埃が出るのが難点。また、シャワー室、トイレにはクーラーがなく、夏場だったのもあって、湿気が…扇風機でもあれば嬉しかったです。 ...
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025
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 Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Omi Maiko Nakahama ...
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
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Biwako ...
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
Enryakuji Temple
After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants 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 culturally rich area.
Ishiyamadera Temple
After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
￥550
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
￥7,125
per adult
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
￥9,908
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket
￥2,252
per adult
Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour
￥175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
