Otsu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.
A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.
A close-up of several small clay bowls with green vegetables and a cracked egg.
A tree in the center of a plaza surrounded by tall stone columns.
Three large containers with Japanese writing and green designs, placed outside a building with a wooden facade and a tiled entrance.

Where to stay in Otsu

Find the best Otsu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Katata

If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
The price is Rp519.384 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp519.384
Rp571.345 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Biwako Hall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (290 reviews)
"Not the best hotel, pictures don’t do justice, the building itself is in poor condition the bed and pillow really uncomfortable. Will not be staying there again and it is too far from tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is Rp1.252.080 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.252.080
Rp1.556.335 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool wasn’t open (and we chose this hotel because it had a pool). The distance to the train station was incorrect."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

4 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is Rp4.103.415 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp4.103.415
Rp4.546.636 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (794 reviews)
"Everything amazing, thank you so much"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Yumotokan
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 business-friendly holiday home in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama ...
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"お皿や炊飯器といった調理器具はあるため簡単な料理は出来ました! 遊び道具もあり楽しめました。 サウナをするには水着が必要なので持参するかホテルで借りる必要があります。 綺麗で楽しめました!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

IZA oumimaiko
BEACH HOUSE at WANI BASE

BEACH HOUSE at WANI BASE

2.5 out of 5
416-12 Wanikitahama Otsu Shiga
Stay at this holiday home in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Biwako Valley Ski Resort and Biwako Terrace are located ...
BEACH HOUSE at WANI BASE
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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