Otsu

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A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.
A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.
A close-up of several small clay bowls with green vegetables and a cracked egg.
A tree in the center of a plaza surrounded by tall stone columns.
Three large containers with Japanese writing and green designs, placed outside a building with a wooden facade and a tiled entrance.

Where to stay in Otsu

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A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.

Ogoto

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo

If you're spending some time in Chuo, Lake Biwa and Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Ogaya

While there might not be top attractions in Ogaya, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Yabasekihan Island Park.

Kyomachi

Though Kyomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Otsu Port and Biwako Hall.

Nionohama

While visiting Nionohama, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Calendar Hotel

Calendar Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Kasuga-cho 1-3 Otsu Shiga-ken
Stay at this capsule hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
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Calendar Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Biwako Hall are located ...
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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
Book a stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa Museum ...
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Biwako Grand Hotel
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KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

4 out of 5
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko ...
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IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Book a stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are ...
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KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4 out of 5
724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijō Castle are ...
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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Stay near popular Otsu attractions

A mountainous landscape with a lake, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.

Mount Hiei

8.4/10 (47 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mount Hiei in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio

Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio

$6
per adult
Kyoto Authentic Japanese Calligraphy in a Traditional Studio
Wear a high-quality kimono, enjoy a tea ceremony experience in a small group, and hear fun travel stories from other travelers.

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

$76
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto Hanafuda Card Game Experience with Local English Learners

Kyoto Hanafuda Card Game Experience with Local English Learners

$19
per adult
Kyoto Hanafuda Card Game Experience with Local English Learners
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

$16
per adult
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
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Cities near Otsu

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with green and red roofs.

Kyoto

A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

Uji

A traditional Japanese onsen with clear turquoise water, wooden walkways, and a wooden bridge.

Kusatsu

A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.

Moriyama