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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

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

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"The hiking above Mii Dera temple was amazing. A lot of hiking options for outdoor enthusiasts. The Mii Dera temple is also not crowded and a joy to stroll around 20 minutes walk from hotel koo. "
Canada
Derek
The price is NT$7,220
NT$7,942 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

2. Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel
4.0 star property
1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (702 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay here."
Hong Kong SAR China
Ming Fai
The price is NT$5,300
NT$6,475 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Biwako Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4.0 star property
3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great English speaking staff with beautiful rooms. We booked last minute for one night and got a free upgrade. The view of the lake and city is gorgeous. I would recommend staying here for comfort."
United States
Joseph
The price is NT$3,218
NT$4,000 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Rinn Gion Hanatouro
2.0 star property
Komatsucho, 7.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and location perfect for exploring Gion district"
United Kingdom
Gillian
The price is NT$6,777
NT$7,454 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Rinn Gion Hanatouro
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Gion, 7.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"On the top 20 hotels I stayed"
United States
Enkeleda
The price is NT$27,423
NT$30,165 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Wonderful experience."
United States
Osmany
The price is NT$14,440
NT$15,884 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

7. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 7.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Location!"
United States
Alexander h
The price is NT$18,844
NT$20,728 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 7.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,251 reviews)
"Great hotel, food was great restaurant and bakery were fantastic."
United States
Bruna Maria
The price is NT$5,879
NT$6,467 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

9. moksa Rebirth Hotel

moksa Rebirth Hotel
4.5 star property
Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"This hotel is the perfect serene escape from the bustle of Kyoto city. The staff are incredible, all spoke English and were so helpful and really made us feel welcomed and cared for the whole time. The included drinks are delightful and we were able to sample the full tea selection as well as several alcoholic beverages even during our dinner- which I would also highly recommend booking!"
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is NT$10,945
NT$12,040 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
moksa Rebirth Hotel
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.

10. SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Sowaka was amazing. Great location, beautiful hotel, incredible food, perfect staff! Do take the 5:45 am tour to Kiyomizu-dera with the incredibly knowledgeable hotel manager. A wonderful and unique experience without all the tourists around."
United States
Lucile
The price is NT$33,520
NT$36,872 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
SOWAKA
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

11. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
5.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 7.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (262 reviews)
"Amazing stay and service here!!! Amy was great!"
United States
Akeem
The price is NT$44,482
NT$56,269 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
3.5 star property
Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"The suite we stayed in was amazing. The staff were so kind and the hotel itself is beautiful."
United Kingdom
Raphael
The price is NT$11,050
NT$12,155 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hotel Gion Ichirin
A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

13. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (183 reviews)
"Words can’t explain how beautiful this hotel is and in the perfect location! The hotel is absolutely amazing and the views are unmatched. I’ve stayed at many great hotels but nothing compares to this one! Breakfast is fantastic and staff is so incredibly kind! Worth staying here when you come to Kyoto!!! Amazing!!!"
United States
Natalie
The price is NT$30,683
NT$33,751 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, bamboo flooring, and a small water feature.

14. Yasakahan

Yasakahan
4.0 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Very clean and authentic family run ryokan"
United Kingdom
Zijie
The price is NT$13,730
NT$15,103 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Yasakahan
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.

15. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
5.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 7.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, nice staff, good food and drinks and super nicely located in beautiful Kyoto🙏"
United States
Mads
The price is NT$34,654
NT$38,120 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Six Senses Kyoto
A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

16. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Carol
The price is NT$3,457
NT$3,803 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo
A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

17. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Steal of a deal for this spacious room. Hotel was spotless. Location was great as well."
Canada
INGRID
The price is NT$2,112
NT$2,323 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
A corridor with a central pathway leading to a seating area, flanked by vertical paneling on both sides.

18. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 7.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (811 reviews)
"Very well located hotel."
United Kingdom
Elaine
The price is NT$6,949
NT$8,638 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

19. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 7.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is NT$3,352
NT$3,852 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Ryokan Hostel Gion
A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

20. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
4.5 star property
Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (256 reviews)
"Hotel Okura is a beautiful hotel away from the crowded areas of Kyoto. Splurge on a garden room and you'll get a gorgeous view of temples and shrines. Everything is very lovely: staff, amenities, complimentary happy hour, breakfast service, the gym..."
United States
eumi
The price is NT$10,258
NT$12,976 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
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Compare top hotels near Lake Biwa Canal

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

Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

3.0 star property
0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

Biwako Hotel

4.0 star property
1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
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An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4.0 star property
3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

Rinn Gion Hanatouro

2.0 star property
Komatsucho, 7.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5.0 star property
Gion, 7.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
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9.6
Exceptional
74 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
702 reviews
8.8
Excellent
1,003 reviews
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
The price is NT$7,220
NT$7,942 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The price is NT$5,300
NT$6,475 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The price is NT$3,218
NT$4,000 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The price is NT$6,777
NT$7,454 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The price is NT$27,423
NT$30,165 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good
"Great location, central to everything"
Andrea 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

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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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?
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 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.