Shimo-sakamoto Travel Guide

Otsu

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Popular places to visit

Enryakuji Temple

Enryakuji Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you take a trip to Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples 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 culturally rich area.

Lake Biwa Canal
Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you spend time at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ishiyamadera Temple
Biwako Otsukan

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.

Biwako Otsukan
Mii-dera

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.

Mii-dera
Kyu Chikurinin Garden

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.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Things to do

Shirahige Shrine

Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

฿29,640
per traveller
Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Mount Hiei Private Guided Day Tour

Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)

฿11,464
per adult
Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site

Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site

฿6,821
per adult
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

฿114
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

฿15,896
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

฿1,650
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
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Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿1,896 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿1,896
฿2,086 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews)
"Always an awesome place to stay. Beat breakfast buffet in all of Japan!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,325 reviews)
"Safe and tranquility area"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,287 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,287
฿3,616 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,095 reviews)
"Location is great, just across from Kyoto station. Room is very clean, single bed is on larger sz, so it’s very comfortable, lounge area is a plus. Lots of restaurants near by, very convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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 helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,160 reviews)
"Incredible stay incredibly well kept and an absolutely amazing time."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿3,469 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,469
฿4,388 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,599 reviews)
"Nice hotel, friendly staff and loved that the station was so close made it easy"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,157 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿2,157
฿2,373 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,769 reviews)
"This hotel quickly became one of my favorite places to stay! I wish we had more time to enjoy it fully. The hotel offered a variety of on-site amenities, and the building itself housed shopping and dining options. They even provided coupons for some of the dining establishments within the building, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimo-sakamoto

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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

Shimo-sakamoto Travel Guide