Katata Travel Guide

Otsu

Popular places to visit

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
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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

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

Biwako Valley
Lake Biwa Canal

Lake Biwa Canal

Lake Biwa Canal is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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 temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ishiyamadera Temple
Enryakuji Temple

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 walkable area.

Enryakuji Temple

Things to do

Kyoto Perfect Tour: 1day bus tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
View of the Kyoto Kimono Wearing Experience

Kimono Wearing Experience

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Kimono Wearing Experience
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch

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

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From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Couples' special kimono experience

Couples' special kimono experience

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Couples' special kimono experience
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

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100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Japan: Kyoto Day Trip – Kiyomizu, Kinkaku, Fushimi & Heritage

Japan: Kyoto Day Trip – Kiyomizu, Kinkaku, Fushimi & Heritage

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Japan: Kyoto Day Trip – Kiyomizu, Kinkaku, Fushimi & Heritage
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Top hotels in Katata

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3.5 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho Kyoto Kyoto
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
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Great access to the train. Nice welcome drink. Staff was polite and welcoming. Bed wasn’t as comfortable but was decent.

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
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includes taxes & fees
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,806 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We stayed in a suite and the room was spotless, spacious, and thoughtfully designed and high quality amenities. Housekeeping did an excellent job maintaining the room throughout our visit. The breakfast ...

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu 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
Shimo-sakamoto

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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