Ogoto Travel Guide
Otsu
Popular places to visit
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 relaxing area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
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 Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Top hotels in Ogoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
This hotel is not for foreign tourists specially for tall people Changing shoes is not ideal The rooms are too small The beds are too low and no walking space The amenities are not complete No option for English TV I don’t recommend it
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Very clean nice environment good bakery, good location definitely recommend Room, a big and comfortable and modern
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Great room and spacious. Location is good. Walkable distance from a subway station and close to Kyoto station
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Staff was amazing, room extremely comfortable and excellent location! I would most definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
The cleaning staff were extremely kind every time they would see you in the hall.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ogoto
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.
