Otsu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Otsu
Where to stay in Otsu
Katata
If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Shimo-sakamoto
If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 9 Oct 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 22 Oct 2025
Yumotokan
Lovely stay at ryokan. Probably the biggest building around the area, not much going on outside and hard to navigate unless you are a local or speak japanese. Some staff speak english but google translate will be your best friend. Definitly book the rooms with private onsen, magical experience.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Rip stick
家族7人で滞在させて頂きました。駅からも近く、後から来る人、先に帰る人にも良い条件で自由に別荘気分を味わえました。 びわ湖で、マリンスポーツもはじめて挑戦でき、はじめて乗るビスケットに大興奮。良い経験が、できました。 また、BBQ中の急な雷雨にもテントを出して頂いたりと、スタッフの方の素早い対応助かりました。 ベッドが、ソファーベッドと押し入れベッドだったので、寝る準備を始めると埃が出るのが難点。また、シャワー室、トイレにはクーラーがなく、夏場だったのもあって、湿気が…扇風機でもあれば嬉しかったです。 ...
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
IZA oumimaiko
全体的に良かった。特にキッチン周りの充実(ホームベーカリーやバリスタ、冷蔵庫のデカさ、食器の清潔さ、などなど)や本格的なバレルサウナ、家具などは満足。 一方、チェックイン16時からなので、1泊2日の場合初日は十分にサウナを満喫できず、15時だと嬉しいところ。チェックアウトが11時なので翌日に楽しめたが、できれば時間を気にせず初日に楽しみたい。
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
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.
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Biwako Valley
- Mount Hiei
- Enryakuji Temple
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Biwako Hall
- Mii-dera
- Biwako Otsukan
- Omi Shrine
- Otsu City Science Museum
- Otsu Port
- Biwako Terrace
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Onjoji Temple
- Kanda Shrine
- Hiratopia
- Former Chikurin-in Temple
- Saikyoji Temple
- Ishiyama-dera
- Mii-dera Temple
- Ukimido
