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Calendar Hotel

2.5 star property
Calendar Hotel places travelers steps from Heian Shrine. Enjoy a peaceful coffee break after exploring. Onsite laundry means packing fewer clothes.

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Calendar Hotel offers a peaceful base in central Kyoto near Lake Biwa. Enjoy morning coffee in the lobby or afternoon tea on the scenic terrace. Laundry facilities save suitcase space, and bike rentals make reaching Fushimi Inari Shrine a breeze.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Capsule Bed (Gentleman)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Day bed
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Capsule Bed (Woman)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Day bed
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Capsule Bed with TV (Gentleman)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Day bed
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Capsule Bed with TV (Woman)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Capsule Bed with TV (Woman)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Day bed
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Otsu is home to Calendar Hotel. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Otsu travel guide
Map
Kasuga-cho 1-3, Otsu Station Building, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0055

What's nearby

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    Lake Biwa Canal
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
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    Biwako Hall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mii-dera
    Mii-dera
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Otsu Port
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Otsu City Museum of History
    4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Kamisakaemachi Station
    7 min walk
  • Higashino Station
    7 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    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
  • ラーメンモリン
    3 min walk
  • THE CALENDER
    1 min walk
  • そば處やま喜
    2 min walk

About this property

Calendar Hotel

Capsule hotel near Lake Biwa
Located close to Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine, Calendar Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this capsule hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • A water dispenser, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Pets not 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately JPY 500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is Calendar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Calendar Hotel?

This capsule hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Calendar Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Calendar Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Calendar Hotel located?

Situated in Otsu, this capsule hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Biwa, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Heian Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 9 mi (15 km). Kamisakaemachi Station is 7 minutes by foot and Biwako-Hamaotsu Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Calendar Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Üsame

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

Perfect

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chun Yan

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Tsutomu

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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