Katata Travel Guide
Otsu
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.

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.
Things to do

Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Ladies Plan with Hair Set

Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Katata

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The onsen pools were amazing!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The room was awesome and the hotel had a lot of amenities which I liked
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

sequence KYOTO GOJO
Nice staff, great location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
We enjoyed our stay here in Kyoto.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
The location of the hotel is really nice..
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Katata
Shimo-sakamoto
If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.




