The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa Canal in Otsu for 2026

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Private Vacation Home (MARUYA) | In-room safe, soundproofing, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Private Vacation Home (MARUYA) | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Private Vacation Home (KOUJIYA) | In-room safe, soundproofing, WiFi (free), individually decorated

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

NT$5,505

NT$6,055 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

NT$2,960

NT$3,256 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Luxury Floor Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking | Lake view

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

NT$3,633

NT$4,457 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

NT$2,092

NT$2,601 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

0.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a...

Paul

NT$1,734

NT$1,908 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Japanese Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Rinn Niomon

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

NT$2,044

NT$2,249 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Mountain View | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

NT$7,295

NT$8,024 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira) | Bathroom sink

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (Hanami) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

John

NT$6,799

NT$7,479 total

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Suite | WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Lodge Style Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Lodge Style Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

9. Yadoya Lodge

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Bonnie

NT$3,931

NT$4,324 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

NT$5,319

NT$5,851 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Executive Suite, King Double Bed, Non Smoking (51 Sqm) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Executive Suite, Hollywood Twin Bed, Non Smoking (54 Sqm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar (free items), in-room safe

11. Shikikaboku

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

NT$14,530

NT$15,982 total

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

12. Hotel Chourakukan

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

NT$14,130

NT$15,543 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Hanare - private cottage | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

13. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

NT$30,272

NT$36,629 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking(1 futon set is available only for three or more paying guests) | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

NT$3,052

NT$3,358 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

NT$1,756

NT$1,932 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Quad Double Bed Suite | Down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

NT$2,429

NT$2,672 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

17. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

NT$7,479

NT$9,460 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

18. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

NT$2,603

NT$3,235 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

19. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Yun Li

NT$2,280

NT$2,508 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area.

20. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michiko

NT$2,581

NT$2,840 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 686 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very Good 660 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my friend stayed here for 2 nights and we absolutely loved it. They store luggage if you arrive early and also if you’re checking out and need it to be stored while you explore the city while leaving. I’m pretty sure I noticed luggage transport facilities too but we didn’t use that. From the moment we checked in, everything was great and it just kept getting better as the stay went on. The staff was very polite and friendly and explained everything really well from all the facilities they offer to how to enjoy them. They even offer ramen in the night to the guests, which we felt was a good comfort food and we tried it on our second night after returning tired from a day of exploring the city. They have massage chairs near their hot springs area as well. Definitely recommend!"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Great food in the restaurant."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the property, the location, and the corner rooms were very spacious. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great combination of good property, location, and price. The check-in is by machine, but if you need help, there is always someone to help you with the check-in. The amenities as toothbrush, combs etc; they have it on the 1st floor. From Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto this wone the best hotels we stayed."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice"

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Koko hotel was our favorite hotel throughout our trip! I wish we stayed in Kyoto longer. Our room was spacious and it was close to shopping. The staff were nice and everything was convenient. Would definitely stay again!"

Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended. Breakfast is great."

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Great location rooms and staff"

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and quite large, much larger than the typical Japanese hotel room. We were on a high floor, and the view was beautiful. The breakfast buffet is fine but not that extensive. For us, the highlight was the front desk staff, which made several calls for us to work out an unexpected difficulty (we don't speak Japanese). They were absolutely fantastic. We can't thank them enough."

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

10/10 Excellent

"The property, staff, food and service in general were of the highest possible standard. We hope to return."

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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.

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Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

You can learn about the history of Otsu with a visit to Biwako Canal Memorial Hall. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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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.

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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu City Museum of History during your travels in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art during your travels in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Otsu. Travelers like this culturally rich area for its lakeside setting and hot springs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Biwako Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Other good options within a few miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Biwa Canal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Canal, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa Canal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Biwa Canal?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Biwa Canal, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Canal?

Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner, and Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

3. Biwako Hotel

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Rinn Niomon

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

9. Yadoya Lodge

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. Shikikaboku

12. Hotel Chourakukan

13. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

17. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

18. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

19. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

20. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

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