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
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Katata

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

Katata

Shimo-sakamoto

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

Shimo-sakamoto
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 AED 345 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
AED 345
AED 428 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very good! My husband and I would like to come back to Lake Biwa Prince Hotel."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Yumotokan
Yumotokan
3.5 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga-ken
The price is AED 929 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 929
AED 1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
"I love the staff so much! Super kind, optimistic, and happy people. The amount of different onsens they have are really awesome with an amazing view! You can get a 9 course dinner, and the breakfast is really filling too. I highly recommend getting your private onsen if you have tattoos since they ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Yumotokan
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
3 out of 5
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
The price is AED 192 per night from May 8 to May 9
AED 192
AED 213 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
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! (516 reviews)
"Meh"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
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
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! (3 reviews)
"サウナやジャグジー、快適に過ごせるベッドなどその場所で十分楽しめる環境が整っていました。雨でBBQができなかったことが唯一のマイナス点でした。また、チェックイン時は丁寧に施設の説明をしてくださり、最大限楽しむことができました。また利用させて頂きたいと思います。"

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

Rip stick
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"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 3 January 2025

IZA oumimaiko
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 air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are located nearby.
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

4.2
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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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.