Places to stay in Otsu

GUEST HOUSE Hotori, a family-friendly dwelling in Ōtsu-shi's peaceful residential area, is a 7-minute walk from JR Zeze Station, offering easy access to Kyoto (11 minutes by train) and Osaka (47 minutes by train).
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse sleeps six, boasting a kitchen with fridge, freezer, and microwave, plus in-house laundry facilities, high-quality toiletries, and children's tableware; nearby attractions include Lake Biwa and temples such as Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Toji Temple.

This lakeside property near Lake Biwa in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, offers a tranquil escape a 5-minute walk from a JR station and a 40-minute train journey (approx. 25km) from Kyoto Station.
This family-friendly house boasts two bedrooms, one bathroom, and sleeps up to five guests, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, garden with farm animals, and access to kayaks, SUP boards, and snorkelling gear.

This fully renovated Mingei-style house in Ōmi-Maiko, Ōtsu-shi, is a 6-minute walk from Ōmi-Maiko Station and an 8-minute walk from Lake Biwa.
The 160 sq m property offers four bedrooms, one bathroom, sleeps five guests, and features a fully equipped kitchen, garden, ample parking for three vehicles, and authentic tatami mats.

This apartment is located in Ōtsu-shi, a 3-minute walk from Lawson Shimanoseki convenience store and a 5-kilometre drive from Meishin Otsu IC, providing easy access to Kyoto, 18 minutes by JR train, and Osaka, 48 minutes by JR train.
This family-friendly flat offers accommodation for up to three guests with one bedroom and one bathroom, featuring essential home appliances including a rice cooker and washing machine, a 60-inch television, a Mirable shower head, and is a 1-minute walk from the historic Kagura-yu public bathhouse.

This renovated 100-year-old traditional Japanese house in Otsu City is a 5-minute walk from JR Otsu Station and 2 minutes from Keihan Uraei-cho Station, providing convenient access to Kyoto and Lake Biwa, with Kyoto Station reachable in a 9-minute train journey.
This family-friendly cabin accommodates up to seven guests across two bedrooms and features a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and microwave, air conditioning, a fitness centre, parking, and offers immersive cultural experiences such as tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and the use of a traditional 'kamado' stove, alongside modern comforts like a projector and a washing machine with a dryer.

This apartment is situated in the peaceful residential area of Sakamoto, Ōtsu-shi, just a short distance from the historic Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. The property enjoys excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The home offers a spacious layout, comfortably accommodating up to eight guests, with a blend of traditional Japanese and modern Western-style rooms. Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a private garden with a barbecue area, and on-site amenities such as a washing machine, dryer, and free Wi-Fi.

This ryokan is located in the Ogoto district of Ōtsu-shi, just 1.4 km from Lake Biwa and within a 25 km drive of Kyoto's main attractions. It has received very good user ratings and good location ratings, as well as very good cleanliness ratings. The inn offers a range of facilities, including a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a spa, and a coffee shop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a complimentary pick-up service from Ogotoonsen station.

Yumotokan Ryokan is situated in Ogoto Onsen, a district in Ōtsu-shi, a short drive from JR Ogoto-Onsen Train Station and a 10-minute drive from JR Hieizan Sakamoto Train Station. The establishment has received excellent ratings for its cleanliness and location, with guests praising the scenic views and convenient access to nearby attractions.
The ryokan features comfortable Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and modern furnishings. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a spa, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, as well as scenic views of Lake Biwa, Ogoto Town, and surrounding mountains.

The Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, a short drive from JR Katata Train Station and easily accessible from Kyoto. This hotel has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hotel offers a range of facilities for guests to enjoy, including a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre. Guests can also take advantage of the on-site restaurant, bar, and tennis courts, or explore the surrounding area by bike or boat.

This three-storey lakeside house in Omimaiko, Ōtsu-shi, offers direct Lake Biwa access and is approximately 30km from Kyoto Station and 60km from Osaka Station, placing guests near Mount Hiei and Enryaku-ji Temple.
Sleeping seven across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the property includes a kitchen with fridge, freezer and microwave, air conditioning, a garden, parking, internet access, on-site BBQ facilities, and is ideal for watersports and cycling enthusiasts.

Yuzanso Ryokan is located in the Ogoto Onsen district of Ōtsu-shi, a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station and a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station. The hotel has a very good user rating, location rating, and cleanliness rating.
This traditional Japanese inn offers a range of amenities including private open-air hot spring baths with views of Lake Biwa, spacious public hot spring baths, a sauna, massage treatments, a bar, a restaurant serving traditional Japanese cuisine, and a souvenir shop. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary shuttle service from JR Ogoto Onsen Station and convenient access to major attractions such as Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Sanzen-in Temple, and Biwako Valley Ski Resort.

Yuzanso Ryokan is situated in the Ogoto Onsen district of Ōtsu-shi, a short drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station and a convenient train journey from Kyoto Station. The ryokan enjoys a very good rating from previous guests, with high scores for location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The traditional Japanese inn features spacious rooms with tatami flooring and private open-air hot spring baths offering stunning views of Lake Biwa. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including public hot spring baths, a sauna, massage treatments, and a fitness centre, as well as access to nearby temples, winter activities, and a complimentary shuttle service to the station.

This property in Ōtsu-shi offers a secluded retreat, located 19 kilometres from Sanzen-in Temple, 26 kilometres from Rurikōin, and 27 kilometres from Enryaku-ji Temple.
This 98 square metre house sleeps up to 15 guests across two bedrooms, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a private sauna, a hot tub, and mountain views from its balcony, with free parking and WiFi provided.

This traditional Japanese 'kominka' dwelling is situated in a peaceful Ōtsu-shi district, offering a unique retreat with a garden meticulously designed by a celebrated Kyoto landscape gardener.
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property accommodates up to 6 guests, featuring essential amenities such as internet and air conditioning, alongside the authentic charm of a historic Japanese house.

Vacation STAY 7052, a two-bedroom house in Ōtsu, offers a peaceful retreat approximately 11-14 kilometres from Kyoto's major temples and shrines, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Samurai Kembu Kyoto.
This 176 square metre property sleeps seven guests and includes a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, free Wi-Fi, parking, and air conditioning.

Biwako Grand Hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Biwa, a 15-minute bus ride from Ogoto Onsen Station, offering stunning views and easy access to the lake's activities. The hotel is highly rated, receiving very good reviews for cleanliness, user experience and location.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms with a floor area of 19 square metres, accommodating up to 10 guests. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a traditional Japanese ambiance with complimentary yukata, a relaxing on-site hot spring bath and sauna, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and parking.