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If you can't find a motel in Otsu, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 66 lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

At most motels, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ favorite motels in the larger area. Family Lodge Hatagoya Hikone is located 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from the heart of Otsu. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Family Lodge Hatagoya Osaka Hirakata: Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Otsu is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) away. Family Lodge Hatagoya Iga: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 25.5 mi (41 km) from the heart of Otsu.

While you're sightseeing in this relaxing area, take time to enjoy its lakeside and hot springs. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Ogoto Onsen, Mount Hiei, and Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Biwako Otsukan, Otsu City Science Museum, and Hiratopia. Some historical places you might want to see include Enryakuji Temple, Ishiyamadera Temple, and Former Chikurin-in Temple. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji, Otsu Port, and Biwako Hall.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Otsu to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Otsu are July, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Otsu to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Itami Airport (ITM), which is located 33.6 mi (54.1 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Kobe Airport (UKB), which is 49.6 mi (79.8 km) away. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Ogotoonsen station, Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, or Kamisakaemachi Station.