⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Biwa Canal for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

S$130

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

S$275

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

S$237

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

TSUBASA

S$156

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a bulletin board.

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

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$76

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

A traditional Japanese garden with a central pavilion, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a patterned wall feature.

A wooden structure with a lattice roof, surrounded by flowering trees.

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

S$121

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

S$442

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

8. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

S$167

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

9. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Oscar

S$163

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

S$416

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

S$184

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

A koi pond with a stone lantern, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern entrance, large windows, and potted plants outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door leading to a garden, a television, and a cabinet.

12. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Constance

S$220

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

13. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Anne

S$546

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

S$211

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

S$230

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

16. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Okazaki, 6.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Launi

S$776

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

S$177

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

18. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Sophie

S$1,729

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and the hotel's name displayed on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a decorative plate on a cabinet.

A hotel entrance with a large banner reading "Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi".

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, and a large window with curtains.

19. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Toni

S$171

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Zara

S$306

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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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 123 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 73 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 697 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very good 669 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful property. Room was a good size with an excellent shower. Beds were comfy and room was quiet. Bakery on the main floor made all sorts of delectable delights. We had fried egg sandwiches on fresh baguettes on the first and last mornings. Rooftop bar was also a nice place to spend time and have a couple of beverages and very delicious vegan tacos made with falafel croquettes. It's far enough away from the train station that I would recommend a taxi (about 1600 yen on a weeknight arrival, but return trip was about 2000 on a saturday morning - don't know why there was a difference, but not unreasonable either way). Otherwise, the location is good for exploring all the wonders of Kyoto. Great place to spend some time."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Second stay ^as good as ebfore. PErfect location for getting places but quiet and comfortable"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent choice, very useful Centeral location"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Great Just 4 min from Underground"

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was awesome! Friendly and helpful staff. The onsen was a nice experience. The room was large for a Japan hotel. The only room for improvement feedback I have is to have them have more washer and dryer machines. I had to wait 50 minutes just to get a washer. The dryer setting on the first cycle doesn’t dry clothes so two other people in front of me had to do another dry cycle. I also had to do an extra dry cycle. It was a little ridiculous having to wait so long to do some laundry. I think there could be a better system or more machines for guests. The location was perfect! Right next to a train and subway station which made it super easy to get around to all of our destinations. There is also tons of shopping and wonderful restaurants in walking distance. Overall, this was our favorite place that we stayed at on our trip. It was very nice!!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Kabuki room decor is awesome! Location is very convenient. The facial amenities already provided in room were very much appreciated. Although laundry machines are available, I would discourage use of dryer due to its limited (1/2 load) capacity. Overall, our stay was excellent!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing amenities of hot spring and ramen bar late night options. Its trendy japanese tatami style room which make it fun to experience."

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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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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Biwako Flower Fountain

After visiting Biwako Flower Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 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 13 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 Biwako Hall, Gion Corner and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Lake Biwa Canal?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Lake Biwa Canal is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Higashino Station, Keihan Yamashina and Yamashina Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Shinomiya Station.

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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. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

8. Rinn Niomon

9. Ayanishiki Gion

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

12. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

13. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

14. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

15. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

16. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

18. SOWAKA

19. Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Cross Hotel Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Biwako Flower Fountain

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