Otsu

Travel Guide

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.
A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.
A close-up of several small clay bowls with green vegetables and a cracked egg.
A tree in the center of a plaza surrounded by tall stone columns.
Three large containers with Japanese writing and green designs, placed outside a building with a wooden facade and a tiled entrance.

Where to stay in Otsu

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A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.

Ogoto

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

A beach with clear water, a person in the water, and mountains in the background.

Minami-komatsu

While visiting Minami-komatsu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach.

Osaka

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Osaka and surrounding area, you can visit Mii-dera and Otsu Port.

Katata

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

Kinugawa

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

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is S$105 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
S$105
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
The price is S$45 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$45
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Otsu City Science Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (293 reviews)
"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Reviewed on 28 Jul, 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

4 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is S$312 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
S$312
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Yumotokan
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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 Nijō Castle and Shijo Street are located ...
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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Stay near popular Otsu attractions

A mountainous landscape with a lake, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.

Mount Hiei

8.4/10 (47 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mount Hiei during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

S$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

S$11
per adult
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

S$96
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

S$19
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

S$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop in Gion with Engraving Option

Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop with Engraving Option in Gion

S$10
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kyoto : Chopsticks Making Workshop with Engraving Option in Gion
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A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with green and red roofs.

Kyoto

A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

Uji

A traditional Japanese onsen with clear turquoise water, wooden walkways, and a wooden bridge.

Kusatsu

A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.

Moriyama

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