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Calendar Hotel

2.5 star property
Mediterranean capsule hotel near Lake Biwa

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Property entrance
A deck with white wicker furniture, yellow cushions, and umbrellas providing shade.
Lounge
A reception desk with a sign reading "Calendar Hotel" and a large window to the right.
A modern cafe with a cozy seating area, a bookshelf, and a visible kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kasuga-cho 1-3, Otsu Station Building, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0055
  • Place, Biwako Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mii-dera
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Capsule Bed (Gentleman)

A corridor with bunk beds, each with a control panel and a shelf.

Capsule Bed (Gentleman)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A corridor with bunk beds, each with a control panel and a shelf.

Capsule Bed (Woman)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Capsule Bed with TV (Gentleman)

A corridor with bunk beds, each with a control panel and a shelf.

Capsule Bed with TV (Gentleman)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Capsule Bed with TV (Woman)

A corridor with bunk beds, each with a control panel and a shelf.

Capsule Bed with TV (Woman)

  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

In Otsu .A stay at this capsule hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Biwa and 6 miles (10 km) of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Heian Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Biwako Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Biwa Canal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mii-dera - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Higashino Station - 7 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家 大津駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ニューくろ万 大津店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ラーメンモリン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CALENDAR HOTEL - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Calendar Hotel

Mediterranean capsule hotel near Lake Biwa
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Calendar Hotel.
  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Calendar Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately JPY 500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Calendar Hotel Otsu
Calendar Hotel Otsu
Calendar Hotel Capsule Hotel
Calendar Hotel Capsule Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Calendar Hotel to the airport?

Calendar Hotel is 33.2 mi (59-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Calendar Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Calendar Hotel.

Does Calendar Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Calendar Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 500 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Calendar Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this capsule hotel.

What time is check-in at Calendar Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Calendar Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this capsule hotel.

Does Calendar Hotel have a pool?

Calendar Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Calendar Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Calendar Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this capsule hotel.

How close is Calendar Hotel to downtown Otsu?

Calendar Hotel is 6.6 mi away from Otsu.

Calendar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Amenities
Nice facility, clean, and friendly staff. Overall good experience and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for travelling around Japan. The place is clean and has everything you would need. And the staff is also really kind.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient and complete with all amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time trying a capsule hotel and it increased my expectations for all capsule hotels. Everything about this hotel was nice and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very convienient location and kind staff. lockers were quite small and the room smelled a bit. 10 minute transit to Kyoto was very convenient and the price was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Direct access to train station and about 10min. to Kyoto by train. Food is also great. Nice park nearby for morning walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Üsame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable one night stay at this capsule hotel. The beds were comfortable, the showers were clean. Close to metro.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Bare bones and you get what you Kay for. Staff is really nice and helpful. You should speak some Japanese.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The beds were terrible. The pillows were not much better. Every time you moved in the bed the entire capsule creaked. The mattress was paper thin but everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repugnant

Awful place to stay. Avoid at all costs. The rooms smell so bad of cigarette smoke it’s nauseating. The pillows are these rock hard tiny things. The toilets were filthy and has mould all over it. It’s cheap yes, but my god it’s not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the pod I stayed in did not appear to be terribly clean as there had been quite a few large stickers that had been peeled off the walls but not cleaned off properly. There was a good supply of linen. Lockers were too small so main backs were kept in the common room so suggest bring padlocks for bags. Unfortunately the common area appeared dusty and dirty and overall felt unwelcoming. The hotel restaurant staff were running the capsule hotel so general reception area was an after thought. So the experience was functional overall but not hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been to many capsules across Japan and my stay here was at the too. Yes, I’ve stayed in Kyoto, Osaka, but wanted to spend a few days in Ōtsu and experience a slower pace and so glad I did! The reviews on Google and Orbitz rated The Calendar high so I gave it a try and I was not disappointed. However, I do need to mention if you are sensitive to smell you might notice the slight scent of smoke. The entire capsule is non-smoking, however there is a smoking room, that when smokers return it might linger with them. To me, I only noticed the first hour at check-in and after that I didn’t notice anything. The good? How about everything else! No elevator so if you have two luggage you might need to make two trips, but the steps you are greeted by a very popular Italian restaurant which is part of the hotel. The staff is friendly, professional and will make your stay pleasant. The bed is somewhat on the thin side and pillow non-existent, but overall I had no issues falling asleep. In your capsule you do have a TV but good luck finding anything with subtitles lol. The bathrooms and showers are modern and clean, The common area very spacious and relaxed. The bonus is it’s at the entrance/exit of the JR train station! Biwa Lake a 10-minute walk away. So if in Ōtsu looking to get away from the crowds I highly suggest a stay at The Calendar. I stayed for two nights and felt recharged going back to Osaka. 10-stars! Arigatō!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
いい感じです
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

YUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
出張で利用しました。約3,000円で泊まれてコスパめちゃ良いです！スタッフさんの対応も丁寧で、全体的に清潔感があって快適でした。唯一、もう少し換気がしっかりしているとさらに嬉しいです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
設備、サービス、朝ごはんのクオリティ、どれも素晴らしかったです！また泊まりたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AIRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
朝食付きにしていないのでわかりませんが、日中のレストランはほぼ満席で人気なんだなぁと思いました。 居室スペースは半分位埋まっていたように思いますが、皆さん静かに過ごされていたので特に困ることはなかったのです。 冷房は夜中は切れてしまうのかじわっと汗かきました💦 室内着はやや小さめです。気になる方は自前のものを用意する方がいいと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

KOICHIRO

客室のカプセル内の温度は高めでファンが効かないので、少しブラインドをあけていました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

みお

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても清潔で快適でした。朝食もリーズナブルでおいしい！カプセル内では電車の音とわずかな振動は感じましたが、全然許容範囲内です。駅直結アクセスの良さやコンビニ、スーパーに雨に濡れずに行ける利便性、トータルでコスパ良いと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
冷房が途中暑かったですが、それ以外はとても快適でまた宿泊したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
駅ビルの中にしてはオシャレな印象です。スタッフの対応は全然ダメで、ちゃんとしてないコンビニ並みです。 入館時にレストランの中を通るのは、ホテル利用者にとってもレストランのお客さんにとってもよくないかなぁ。なんでこんなレイアウトにしたのだろう？？？
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅直結で、隣にはスタバもありとても便利でしたよ。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tsutomu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
過ごしやすい。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

次回も利用したい

京都市内のホテルが高くて、今回大津で宿泊しました。泊まるだけの場所を探していたので十分でした。京都駅まで2駅と京都から近く、ホテルも大津駅から近いです。すぐそこって感じでした。レストランも入口にあり、25時までチェックインできるところもありがたかったです。京都で仕事のあと一杯飲んでからでも十分まにあいました。次回もぜひ利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kentaro

大津駅直結、便利。 夜間1~6時は入館できないのは不便。 寝室部分や他の区域もきれいにされている。
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025