Katata Travel Guide

Otsu

Popular places to visit

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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

4/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort
View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

Biwako Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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

Mount Hiei

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mount Hiei during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Mount Hiei
Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Enryakuji Temple

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

Lake Biwa Canal

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Lake Biwa Canal
Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ishiyamadera Temple

Things to do

View of the Kyoto Kimono Wearing Experience

Kimono Wearing Experience

Rp536.808
per traveller
Kimono Wearing Experience
Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari

Rp1.665.576
per adult
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono

Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono

Rp876.421
per adult
Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch

From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch

Rp1.369.408
per adult
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch

From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch

Rp1.478.961
per adult
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Couples' special kimono experience

Couples' special kimono experience

Rp1.403.122
per traveller
Couples' special kimono experience
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Top hotels in Katata

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.942.902 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp1.942.902
Rp2.137.192 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,650 reviews)
Clean, spacious and beautiful facilities from the bar, to the downstairs cafe/bakery. It was just wonderful

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.485.229 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp1.485.229
Rp1.633.796 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,872 reviews)
Clean room love the no shoe in hotel the onsen was increadable

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.718.653 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp2.718.653
Rp2.990.518 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.604.090 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp1.604.090
Rp1.940.949 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,513 reviews)
Excellent location, big clean room, good services.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp889.983 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp889.983
Rp1.022.538 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.122.909 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp2.122.909
Rp2.335.200 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,013 reviews)
Room was clean ,l

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Katata

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

Ogoto

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

Ogoto
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Shimo-sakamoto

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

Shimo-sakamoto

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