⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Biwa Canal for 2026

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1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 0.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

S$120

15 Sept - 16 Sept

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

S$237

15 Sept - 16 Sept

3. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi, 1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

S$161

7 Sept - 8 Sept

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

S$102

2 Sept - 3 Sept

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 0.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

"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

S$70

15 Sept - 16 Sept

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Kyomachi, 1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

S$82

30 Aug - 31 Aug

7. Rinn Niomon

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

S$87

31 Aug - 1 Sept

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

S$319

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Ishibekoji MUAN

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

John

S$289

22 Aug - 23 Aug

10. Yadoya Lodge

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bonnie

S$169

28 Aug - 29 Aug

11. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

S$224

25 Aug - 26 Aug

12. Shikikaboku

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

S$589

21 Aug - 22 Aug

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

S$76

21 Aug - 22 Aug

14. Hotel Chourakukan

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

S$759

16 Sept - 17 Sept

15. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

S$1,420

9 Sept - 10 Sept

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

S$112

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

S$128

21 Aug - 22 Aug

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

S$370

9 Sept - 10 Sept

19. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

carlos

S$471

27 Aug - 28 Aug

20. Eigetsu

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marta

S$167

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 690 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very good 665 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"I ate the tastiest eggs benedict ever at breakfast. Total smorgasbord! And I have another four nights here, its simply exquisite"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great location at a very fair price. Super value. And the breakfast was excellent also."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

8/10 Good

"Very convenient Location and access to underpass."

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"Great property all around. Staff very nice and professional. Concierge out with two wonderful restaurant reservations. Really nice breakfast. Definitely recommended."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms, baths, and entire hotel was very clean. The buffet breakfast had numerous choices and empty trays were quickly refilled by attentive staff. The bathroom designs were lovely and modern. Ours had a privacy wall of plants. The rooms were a nice size and beds were very comfortable. Towels were provided regularly."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"This was the best rate of cost to quality I have seen in Kyoto. I will definitely stay there again."

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing hotel. The location was very tranquil, and it was close to the temples and Philosophers Path. The room was very stylish, with a view over the peaceful hotel garden and the neighbouring temple. It is one of the most memorable hotel stays I have had. The staff were very helpful, and breakfast was of a very good standard."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience: clean, quiet, great breakfast, excellent room, awesome onsen!"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a visit to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

You can learn about the history of Otsu with a visit to Biwako Canal Memorial Hall. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple 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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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Museum of History during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion 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 Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Otsu. Travellers like this culturally rich area for its lakeside setting and hot springs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 23 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Another good option is Biwako Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Biwa Canal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Canal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa Canal.

What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Canal?

Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater and Biwako Hall.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3. Biwako Hotel

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

7. Rinn Niomon

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

9. Ishibekoji MUAN

10. Yadoya Lodge

11. moksa Rebirth Hotel

12. Shikikaboku

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Hotel Chourakukan

15. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

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

18. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

19. Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama

20. Eigetsu

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

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