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Otsu

Popular places to visit

Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you spend time at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ishiyamadera Temple
Enryakuji Temple

Enryakuji Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you take a trip to Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

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.

Lake Biwa Canal
Mii-dera

Mii-dera

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.

Mii-dera
Biwako Otsukan

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.

Biwako Otsukan
Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Things to do

Shirahige Shrine

Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

S$1,186
per traveller
Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan

2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan

S$159
per adult
2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan
Private Lake Biwa Bass Fishing and Sightseeing

Private Lake Biwa Bass Fishing and Sightseeing

S$775
per traveller
Private Lake Biwa Bass Fishing and Sightseeing
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town

Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town

S$431
per adult
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
Mount Hiei Private Guided Day Tour

Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)

S$459
per adult
Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site

Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site

S$273
per adult
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site
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Top hotels in Katata

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$73 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$73
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,678 reviews)
"The beds are very very firm but that appears to be the norm in Japan. Everything else was nice, breakfast worth paying for."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,223 reviews)
"Amazing hotel clean lovely staff the onsen was amazing the baths should be a daily event in everyone’s lives. Great for families"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$123 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$123
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,067 reviews)
"Close to train station and shopping. Nothing enough laundry machines ."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,080 reviews)
"Beautiful and relaxing hotel with spacious rooms and comfy beds. Close to the train station and walking distance to the happening part of town."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$177 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$177
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,545 reviews)
"Great accessibility to shops, restaurants, taxis and trains!! Super convenient and nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,255 reviews)
"BEWARE of costs! Overall we had a good stay. The breakfast buffet was decent with a huge selection of food. We (family of 4 people) stayed in a Japanese style room. Once the table and chairs were relocated to the closet, there was plenty of space. Having the toilet separate from the shower was convenient ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Katata

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Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Ogoto
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Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto

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