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

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A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

NT$2,996

NT$3,296 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

NT$4,670

NT$5,137 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

3. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

NT$4,163

NT$5,099 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

NT$2,101

NT$2,612 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

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$1,742

NT$1,916 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A beach with calm water and distant mountains.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a patterned wall feature.

A traditional Japanese garden with a central pavilion, stone lanterns, and a stone pathway.

A restaurant interior with wooden slatted walls, hanging pendant lights, and a planter with greenery.

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

1.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

NT$1,800

NT$2,005 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

7. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

NT$2,069

NT$2,276 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and storage shelves.

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a wooden slat wall and a bamboo plant in the background.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

John

NT$6,733

NT$7,407 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

NT$9,556

NT$10,512 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

NT$7,006

NT$7,706 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

NT$1,631

NT$1,794 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

12. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurt

NT$14,831

NT$16,314 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

13. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

NT$3,219

NT$3,540 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

14. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

NT$1,997

NT$2,197 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

15. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

NT$7,621

NT$9,641 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A wooden deck with a stone fountain, surrounded by rocks and moss.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door leading to a futon bed.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tea set, and a sliding door with a decorative screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a wooden floor.

16. Eigetsu

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Marta

NT$3,863

NT$4,250 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, a low table, a sofa, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A modern living room with a large window, a television, and wooden furniture.

A riverside building with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and wood elements, and a small garden area in front.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors.

17. Gion Shirakawa no Yado

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

David

NT$7,473

NT$8,220 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, sofa, and a small coffee table. There is a sliding door leading to another room.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and bedside table.

18. Rinn Shirakawa South

Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Maritez

NT$5,113

NT$5,624 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern building entrance with a brick facade, glass doors, and a hanging lantern.

A neatly arranged set of toiletries on a white bed.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a wall with a floral design.

A modern interior with a reception desk, two folding chairs, and a wall-mounted lamp.

19. a-un

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Judith

NT$2,436

NT$2,680 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

20. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

sonia

NT$19,518

NT$21,470 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 695 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very Good 666 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. We walked to the best temples, shrines and restaurants. Clean , intimate hotel"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Staff were all amazing and very helpful. The room was nice and clean. Location was great with walking distance to all train stations and lots of restaurants and tourist areas."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is five stars, huge rooms very modern very elegant. The lobby staff is amazing. The restaurant is amazing. We didn’t upgrade on our room that included a lounge on the ninth floor, which was amazing as well. Plus a buffet downstairs at the lobby. Overall, this is beyond a five star hotel, plus it has an amazing location close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay definitely coming back."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding hotel. Rooms were spacious and comfortable, the onset bath was wonderful, nice area to relax and get coffee and soda. Several washer/dryers to use. Highly recommended."

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"I like the hotel and the breakfast buffet is worth it"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Professional, warm and friendly staff. An amazing location (pedestrian area in the heart of the city). Great brekkie. Rooms are traditionally small; however they are well maintained. I’d stay here again quite happily. Thanks to the Gracery Team."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and friendly. The real star is the location of the hotel! 10/10. You walk out and youre surrounded by shops and restaurants everywhere. From the listing photos you cant really tell but when you get there you won't have a problem finding something to do or eat. Would definitely stay here again"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, can't recommend highly enough. Check in and breakfast staff so helpful"

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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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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Biwako Flower Fountain

After visiting Biwako Flower Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Another good option is Biwako Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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

Expedia has 13 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?

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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 Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Lake Biwa Canal?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Lake Biwa Canal is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like Higashino Station, Keihan Yamashina, and Yamashina Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Shinomiya Station.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3. Biwako Hotel

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

7. Rinn Niomon

8. Ishibekoji MUAN

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

12. Shikikaboku

13. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

14. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

15. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

16. Eigetsu

17. Gion Shirakawa no Yado

18. Rinn Shirakawa South

19. a-un

20. SOWAKA

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Biwako Flower Fountain

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