Katata Travel Guide

Otsu

Popular places to visit

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 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 culturally rich 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
Mii-dera

Mii-dera

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a visit to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Mii-dera
Biwako Otsukan

Biwako Otsukan

Enjoy an outing to Biwako Otsukan during your stay in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Biwako Otsukan
Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Things to do

View of the Kyoto Kimono Wearing Experience

Kimono Wearing Experience

Rp523.678
per traveller
Kimono Wearing Experience
Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono

Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono

Rp854.984
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

Rp1.335.912
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

Rp1.442.785
per adult
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Couples' special kimono experience

Couples' special kimono experience

Rp1.394.114
per traveller
Couples' special kimono experience
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Rp967.856
per adult
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
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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
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! (3,755 reviews)
Didn't have the food but enjoyed the hotel. Options for free ramen were great. My family was happy to stay there.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.113.544 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
Rp1.113.544
Rp1.224.866 total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The room was very clean. The location was good for getting out to see the sites.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp757.355 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
Rp757.355
Rp875.835 total
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
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! (632 reviews)
French Toast

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

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Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp996.978 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
Rp996.978
Rp1.096.719 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,997 reviews)
Awesome hotel affordable definitely get your bang for your buck

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp962.784 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
Rp962.784
Rp1.217.922 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,348 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp3.295.480 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
Rp3.295.480
Rp3.625.028 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,448 reviews)
Big room! So many amenities, gorgeous hotel, family friendly. Great location, would stay here again

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Katata

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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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