The Best Hotels Closest to Biwako Otsukan in Otsu - 2026 Updated Prices

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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 2.2 km from Biwako Otsukan

Derek

฿6,542

฿7,196 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 3.1 km from Biwako Otsukan

TSUBASA

฿2,987

฿3,713 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a bulletin board.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

3. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 2.2 km from Biwako Otsukan

HSIN-YI

฿1,941

฿2,135 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

A wooden structure with a lattice roof, surrounded by flowering trees.

A restaurant interior with wooden slatted walls, hanging pendant lights, and a planter with greenery.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a patterned wall feature.

4. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

Kyomachi, 2.4 km from Biwako Otsukan

฿2,821

฿3,142 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

5. Rinn Niomon

8.4 km from Biwako Otsukan

Dwayne

฿6,398

฿7,295 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

6. Shikikaboku

8.2 km from Biwako Otsukan

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

฿15,216

฿16,738 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

7. Hotel Chourakukan

8.5 km from Biwako Otsukan

Philip

฿32,579

฿35,836 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8.3 km from Biwako Otsukan

Anne

฿17,834

฿19,618 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A room with a bed, a television, a wooden wall, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a sink, countertop, and hanging lights.

A dining area with a view of mountains, a table set with cutlery and wine glasses, and a unique chair design.

A YouTube channel interface on a screen mounted on a wooden wall.

9. Yadoya Lodge

7.3 km from Biwako Otsukan

Bonnie

฿5,295

฿5,824 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

10. SOWAKA

8.6 km from Biwako Otsukan

Sophie

฿40,183

฿44,201 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

11. moksa Rebirth Hotel

6.8 km from Biwako Otsukan

Peter

฿8,803

฿9,683 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

12. Giappo Franca Kyoto

8.5 km from Biwako Otsukan

Mariana

฿3,965

฿4,361 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

7.4 km from Biwako Otsukan

Roselyn

฿11,727

฿14,834 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, elevated platform, and lanterns.

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading through a forested area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a view of trees through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and two rocking chairs facing a large window with a view of autumn trees and a house.

14. Heihachi Tea House Inn

7.6 km from Biwako Otsukan

Andrew

฿20,469

฿24,399 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

15. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

7.4 km from Biwako Otsukan

Launi

฿22,302

฿24,956 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

16. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

8.4 km from Biwako Otsukan

Colette

฿5,465

฿6,011 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

8 km from Biwako Otsukan

Amanda

฿4,958

฿5,454 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

7.4 km from Biwako Otsukan

Michael

฿31,507

฿38,124 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

8.2 km from Biwako Otsukan

Kurtis

฿8,684

฿9,552 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern house with a large open patio, a dining area, and a kitchen with a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.

20. Park Hyatt Kyoto

8.5 km from Biwako Otsukan

yushuo

฿46,236

฿58,488 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top Biwako Otsukan Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely breakfast, wonderful Onsen, and easy walk to Gion district and sights (with shuttle access to metro and train station)."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"This was our favorite hotel of the trip! Great breakfast, amenities, laundry on site, massage chairs for free, the onsen. Amazing! Great location to everything we wanted to do and for transit. If I had to say one bad thing it’s that the pillows needed to be updated. They were hard and small. Otherwise, I would 1000% recommend this Place to anyone visiting Kyoto."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was phenomenal. For a solo traveler in a place that was mostly Japanese I was very well attended to."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and beautiful location"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 3 had a wonderful time and our 8 year old was delighted with the baths, the kid dinner and buffet. Our only complaint was the dinner restaurant happened to have a lot of loudly screaming children which diminished the experience a bit."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

Other attractions near Biwako Otsukan

A cityscape with a river, buildings, and trees.

Ojigaoka Park

After visiting Ojigaoka Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.

Lake Biwa Canal

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

After visiting Lake Biwa Canal, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Biwako Flower Fountain

After visiting Biwako Flower Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Omi Shrine

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

Omi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Museum of History during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Biwako Otsukan?

Biwako Otsukan is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its temples and major shopping area. You'll find 127 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Biwako Otsukan?

Biwako Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Biwako Otsukan. Other good choices within a few miles include Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu and Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Biwako Otsukan?

Expedia has 127 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Biwako Otsukan.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Biwako Otsukan, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Biwako Otsukan.

What can I see and do near Biwako Otsukan?

You'll want to browse the collections at Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Enryakuji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple and Shugakuin Imperial Villa are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Philosopher's Path, Yabasekihan Island Park or Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park.

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Our top choices for Biwako Otsukan hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

4. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

5. Rinn Niomon

6. Shikikaboku

7. Hotel Chourakukan

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

9. Yadoya Lodge

10. SOWAKA

11. moksa Rebirth Hotel

12. Giappo Franca Kyoto

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14. Heihachi Tea House Inn

15. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

16. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

18. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

20. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Top Biwako Otsukan Hotel Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Yumotokan

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Biwako Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Biwako Otsukan

Ojigaoka Park

Lake Biwa Canal

Biwako Flower Fountain

Omi Shrine

Otsu City Museum of History

Honpukuji Temple

Onjoji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

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