5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Biwa Lake is beautiful and the experience of taking the sakamoto cable car is unique and convenient for sightseeing.
Otsu
Travel Guide
Where to stay in Otsu
Ogoto
3/5(1 area review)
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.
Katata
While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
IZA oumimaiko
1044-47, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
Rip stick
829-1Kitahira, 520-0503, Otsu, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hiratopia and Astronomical Observation Center ...
Minn Gion
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Enryakuji Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Ishiyamadera Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 relaxing 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.
Mii-dera
You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Kyu Chikurinin Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan
$124
per adult
Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
$927
per traveler
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site
$213
per adult
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
$134
per traveler
Sacred Peak and Scenic View Hieizan Enryaku ji and Hiyoshi Shrine
$193
per adult
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
$202
per adult
Reviews of Otsu
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
YMNY
Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Enryakuji Temple
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji
- Otsu City Science Museum
- Omi Shrine
- Biwako Otsukan
- Mii-dera
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Biwako Flower Fountain
- Biwako Hall
- Ukimido
- Ishiyama-dera
- Otsu Port
- Onjoji Temple
- Otsu City Museum of History
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Hiratopia
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
- Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
- Kanda Shrine
- Biwako Terrace
- Zeze Ware Museum
- Remains of Shigain-mon
- Nagarebashi
- Ojigaoka Park
- Biwako Canal Memorial Hall