Shimo-sakamoto Travel Guide

Otsu

Popular places to visit

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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort
View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

Biwako Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Biwako Valley
Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Mount Hiei

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.

Mount Hiei
Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

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.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

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 relaxing area.

Lake Biwa Canal
Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

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

Ishiyamadera Temple

Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 2.989.081 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
2.989.081 ₫
3.287.989 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,657 reviews)
Amazing!!!

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 2.283.865 ₫ per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
2.283.865 ₫
2.512.319 ₫ total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,890 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and found their operation remarkably organized and functional. The bathing was terrific as was the ice cream, too.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 4.183.699 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
4.183.699 ₫
4.602.069 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 2.464.574 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
2.464.574 ₫
2.982.134 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,519 reviews)
clean and nice staff

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 1.388.621 ₫ per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
1.388.621 ₫
1.594.422 ₫ total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (683 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff were kind and helpful.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 3.765.321 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
3.765.321 ₫
4.141.853 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,015 reviews)
The hotel was very well positioned, near the train station and Gion área, the buffet was varies, they helped with the takyuubin service and everyone was very polite. The only issue with the room was a red stain in the carpet but aside from that the room was big, clean and with good amenities.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimo-sakamoto

Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Ogoto

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

Ogoto
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Katata

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

Katata

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