Shimo-sakamoto Travel Guide

Otsu

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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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
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

Rp520.285
per traveller
Kimono Wearing Experience
Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono

Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono

Rp849.445
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

Rp1.327.258
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

Rp1.433.439
per adult
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Couples' special kimono experience

Couples' special kimono experience

Rp1.396.950
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

Rp969.825
per adult
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
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Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.457.641 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
Rp1.457.641
Rp1.603.448 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
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! (3,816 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
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! (1,002 reviews)
Spotless. Decent size for Japan. But you need to move around furniture if you have large suitcases. Book the room with 2 beds if you want more space!

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.058.589 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp1.058.589
Rp1.164.480 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (2,027 reviews)
Clean,comfortable room and beds

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
sequence KYOTO GOJO

sequence KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp735.128 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
Rp735.128
Rp851.431 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
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! (645 reviews)
Great hotel, good location, great bar, good staff, late checkout, good vibe.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,471 reviews)
location good. Free sake nice!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.559.571 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp1.559.571
Rp1.715.528 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (1,899 reviews)
직원분들 모두 친절했고 숙소에 좀 까다로운편인데 너무 깔끔했어요! 어메니티도 필요한것만 가져가는것도 좋았고 욕조가 있는것도 정말 좋았습니다! 로비 커피도 좋았어요! 주변 돌아다니기에 위치도 좋았습니다 너무 편안하게 지내다 가요 :)

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimo-sakamoto

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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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Katata

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

Katata

Shimo-sakamoto Travel Guide