Ashiu Travel Guide
Nantan
Popular places to visit
Rurikei Onsen
You can take time to visit Rurikei Onsen during your travels to Nantan. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.
Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato
You can find out about the history of Nantan with a trip to Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Ruri River Valley Natural Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ruri River Valley Natural Park, a lovely green space in Nantan. Make time to visit the spas and temples while you're in the area.
Kyoto Tanba-Kogen National Park Visitor Center
After visiting Kyoto Tanba-Kogen National Park Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nantan. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Ono Dam
Find out about the history of Nantan when you take a trip to Ono Dam. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Tsuten Lake Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tsuten Lake Park during your travels in Nantan. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.
Things to do
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
1 Day Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bus Tour
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
Osaka: Kyoto Scenic Day & Night Bus Tour with dinner (Kobe Beef)
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
Top hotels in Ashiu
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
Clean room, good service especially from Sawamura who went out of his way to help us on more than one occasion.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Best hotel in the area, cleanest, nicest staff and services, will come back again
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Yumotokan
Room was great and clean. Meal
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Biwako Ryokusuitei
Warm welcome, excellent service and fabulous onset. Highly recommend the resort for a truly traditional Japanese experience.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel
If you are looking for a remote lake get away in northern Otsu this is ideal. This location suits the out door adventure types who want to be away from Otsu city. The lake was an amazing place to swim. What also would be a Great Lake side party atmosphere and relaxation with a group of friends. Amazing ...
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2024
Biwako Grand Hotel
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 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ashiu
Sasari
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato while you're exploring Sasari and the larger area.
