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Yumotokan
The room and the meals were wonderful! The private onsen bath was excellent.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Top notch staff and a very peaceful environment. The shabu shabu dinner was special and delicious.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Biwako Hotel
Nice staff, good location with great view at reasonable price. Nice lake view public bath.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
The hotel was very nice and the staff was great. 20 seconds from the hotel you can walk the paths along the lake and it is beautiful. Two stops away from Kyoto station.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Biwako Grand Hotel
Everything was exceptional. Did not use the communal spa because we had a private spa in the room with a beautiful view of the lake. Hotel had a shuttle to the train station.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae
Enjoyed small friendly restaurants around the hotel. You can go to Kyoto using public transportation easily.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
The staff were incredibly helpful and I am very grateful for their support
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
When I made a
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Guest House HANA – Hostel
Super kind host,
Reviewed on May 26, 2025
Otsu Hotel & Travel Guide\n
If you're taking a vacation in Kinki and are on the lookout for Otsu establishments, Travelocity has an extensive array to browse. Travelocity's up-to-date hotel guide includes 22 accommodation options located within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) distance of central Otsu.
People watch within walking distance of the center of Otsu. Hotels in the district include Biwako Ryokusuitei and Biwako Grand Hotel.
The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama, Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto and Guesthouse AN could be useful choices for those seeking budget hotel accommodation.
The Hiiragiya Ryokan can be found 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the middle of Otsu. Another accommodation option is the Ryokan Yoshida-sanso, which is about 8 miles (14 kilometers) away. Some other alternatives in the vicinity include the Ishibekoji Ryugin and the Traditional Kyoto Inn serving Kyoto cuisine IZUYASU.
Would you like to venture a little bit out of the center? Kinki boasts a number of attractions worth checking out. Kinki is home to beaches, lakes, mountains and cliffs. Commonly visited vacation sites include ruins, castles and traditional villages. Wise travelers in this pocket of Japan will enjoy mountain biking.
Osaka is 35 miles (57 kilometers) to the southwest of Otsu and is home to Osaka Science Museum and Osaka Castle. If you spend a night or two in Osaka, check out the The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka and InterContinental Osaka. Or, you could stay the night in South Osaka, 40 miles (61 kilometers) to the southwest of Otsu, where you can choose from the Swissotel Nankai Osaka and Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka. If you stay in South Osaka, a couple of sights worth adding to your itinerary are the Museum of Natural History and Dainenbutsu-ji Temple.
Ensure a serving of local sport by making a pilgrimage to Nagoya Dome, which you will find 60 miles (95 kilometers) to the east of Otsu. Travelocity users who enjoy the convenience of locating a room in the neighborhood, reserve a room in the Nagoya Creston Hotel or Nagoya Tokyu Hotel.
If you are arriving or departing via Kobe Airport, you may plan to book some accommodation at Quality Hotel Kobe, or Hotel Pearl City Kobe, which are both located a short distance away.
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