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Popular places to visit

Enryakuji Temple
After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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.

Ishiyamadera Temple
After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Absolutely great experience. Really appreciated the hospitality and overall atmosphere.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Spacious clean room, large bathroom, with many amenities. Staff helpful and accommodating. Very nice modern hotel. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Clean room with all the essentials and in a nice area for shopping and food
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
My second time here, always friendly, attentive helpful staff. Great rooms, very clean, nice amenities and a nice breakfast. Will come again hopefully due to the kind staff and great location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Great staff! They helped to facilitate a lost item at our precious hotel and they arranged for it to be delivered. The staff were always friendly and had answers to our questions. The hotel is situated one stop away from the Kyoto station. Very convenient. The rooms were large, beds and pillows comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Very clean, very nice and helpful people
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Shimo-sakamoto Travel Guide
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Nishiki Market
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Tower
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Pontocho Alley
- Kyoto University
- Shijo Street
- Heian Shrine
- Gion Corner
- Biwako Valley
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Kyoto Station Building
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kuzuha Mall
- Kifune Shrine
- Mount Hiei
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Kurama Hot Spring
- Hanamikoji Street
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama


