Otsu

Travel Guide

A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.
A traditional Chinese pavilion with a tiled roof, situated on a stone bridge over water, with mountains in the background.
A pathway lined with lanterns and trees with autumn foliage.
A city skyline with fireworks over a body of water.
A traditional Japanese wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

Where to stay in Otsu

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Ogoto

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

Chuo

If you're spending some time in Chuo, Lake Biwa and Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Ogaya

Ogaya might not have many top sights, but Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Yabasekihan Island Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kyomachi

While Kyomachi isn't home to many top sights, Otsu Port and Biwako Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nionohama

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

Calendar Hotel

Calendar Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Kasuga-cho 1-3 Otsu Shiga-ken
Stay at this capsule hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
Calendar Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$63 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
S$63
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Biwako Hall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (307 reviews)
"I was very pleased with staying at Smile Hotel Seta Otsu. The staff was very helpful from the front desk to housekeeping and also the workers in the Breakfast room. Friendly, courteous polite and knowledgeable made our visit as foreigners much more enjoyable . I want to say the staff truly embodies ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is S$254 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
S$254
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (112 reviews)
"Huge rooms Good staff Worth it"

Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2026

Biwako Grand Hotel
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.
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

4 out of 5
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama ...
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"お皿や炊飯器といった調理器具はあるため簡単な料理は出来ました! 遊び道具もあり楽しめました。 サウナをするには水着が必要なので持参するかホテルで借りる必要があります。 綺麗で楽しめました!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2026

IZA oumimaiko
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4 out of 5
724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijō Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (431 reviews)
"We absolutely loved this hotel! Fantastic location that was out of the busyness of the main districts but in close walking proximity to convenience stores, restaurants, places for coffee and breakfast, and of course the castle and the imperial palace grounds. Great rooms - such a fantastic size for ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov, 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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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