Otsu

Travel Guide

Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek
Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek
Biwako Otsukan showing heritage elements
Otsu which includes food
Lake Biwa showing a garden

Where to stay in Otsu

Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Ogoto

3/5(1 area review)

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

Ogoto
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Katata

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

Katata
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Shimo-sakamoto

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

Shimo-sakamoto
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

3.5 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is NT$7,136 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
NT$7,136
NT$7,911 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (746 reviews)
Exceptional,100% will recommend to my friends

Reviewed on 2026/2/19

Yumotokan
Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is NT$5,202 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
NT$5,202
NT$5,783 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
Beautiful hotel right on the lake, easy to get to, staff were very attentive and curteous, and the private onsen room was spectacular. It was authentic and pristine. Very much enjoyed :)

Reviewed on 2026/1/16

Biwako Grand Hotel
Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 out of 5
6-1-6 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is NT$6,895 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$6,895
NT$7,646 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
Warm welcome, excellent service and fabulous onset. Highly recommend the resort for a truly traditional Japanese experience.

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

Biwako Ryokusuitei
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.
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

4 out of 5
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Biwako ...
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
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 Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Omi Maiko Nakahama ...
全体的に良かった。特にキッチン周りの充実(ホームベーカリーやバリスタ、冷蔵庫のデカさ、食器の清潔さ、などなど)や本格的なバレルサウナ、家具などは満足。 一方、チェックイン16時からなので、1泊2日の場合初日は十分にサウナを満喫できず、15時だと嬉しいところ。チェックアウトが11時なので翌日に楽しめたが、できれば時間を気にせず初日に楽しみたい。

Reviewed on 2025/1/3

IZA oumimaiko
Rip stick

Rip stick

3 out of 5
829-1Kitahira Otsu Shiga
Stay at this vacation home in Otsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Hiratopia are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
家族7人で滞在させて頂きました。駅からも近く、後から来る人、先に帰る人にも良い条件で自由に別荘気分を味わえました。 びわ湖で、マリンスポーツもはじめて挑戦でき、はじめて乗るビスケットに大興奮。良い経験が、できました。 また、BBQ中の急な雷雨にもテントを出して頂いたりと、スタッフの方の素早い対応助かりました。 ベッドが、ソファーベッドと押し入れベッドだったので、寝る準備を始めると埃が出るのが難点。また、シャワー室、トイレにはクーラーがなく、夏場だったのもあって、湿気が…扇風機でもあれば嬉しかったです。 ...

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Rip stick
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.

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Reviews of Otsu

4.2
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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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.

5/5 - Excellent

YMNY

Otsu is a quite place. Great for relaxisation.

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