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Ryokans in Otsu

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1. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto

$258 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A modern spa area with a hot tub, wooden flooring, and a view of the city and sea.

2. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ogoto

$227 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

An infinity pool with a view of the sea, a covered seating area, and a stone deck.

3. Biwako Grand Hotel

Ogoto

$188 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.

4. Yumotokan

Noka

$254 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden desk, a chair, a television, and a window with shoji screens.

5. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward

$112 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A dining area with a piano, wooden furniture, and a cat on a table.

6. Yadoya Nishijinso

Central Kyoto

$170 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

7. Dantoukan Kikunoya

Ogoto

$305 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and large windows offering a view of a garden and mountains.

8. Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion

$133 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a table with chairs.

9. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward

$1,136 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami flooring, low wooden walls, and bamboo plants.

10. Ryokufuso

Shimogyo Ward

$154 total

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo, and a small pond.

11. Toshiharu Ryokan

Shimogyo Ward

$347 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tablecloth, and a view of a garden with a pond and autumn foliage.

12. Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Sakyo Ward

$405 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel lobby with a central pillar, mirrored walls, and a tiled floor.

13. RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward

$197 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

14. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

Gion

$611 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A tatami mat room with a low table and two wooden chairs.

15. Yamadaya Ryokan

Shimogyo Ward

$174 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

16. Ishicho

Downtown Kyoto

$200 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with a decorative tray, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

17. Seikoro Ryokan

Higashiyama Ward

$416 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a vending machine, and a large window.

18. Hotel ab Shiga

Karahashicho

$76 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, sliding shoji doors, and a view of the outside.

19. Yadoya Kikokuso

Shimogyo Ward

$187 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a shoji screen, and a red cabinet.

20. Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Shimogyo Ward

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Top neighborhoods in Otsu

A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.

Ogoto

The Ogoto neighborhood offers attractions such as Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa.

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Chuo

Otsu's Chuo neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Lake Biwa and Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion.

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Ogaya

Otsu's Ogaya neighborhood offers attractions including Lake Biwa.

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Kyomachi

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Nionohama

The Nionohama neighborhood has lots to see including Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

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Top landmarks in Otsu

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Mount Hiei

8.4/10 (47 reviews)

You might want to head out to Mount Hiei for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Otsu. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.

Biwako Otsukan

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

Biwako Otsukan is 5 mi (8 km) from central Otsu, why not stop by during your stay. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Biwako Otsukan, you'll love Otsu City Science Museum and Kyoto Municipal Zoo, both located nearby.

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Learn more about Otsu

Otsu, well-known for its rich culture and hot springs, features attractions such as Ogoto Onsen and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji. This relaxing city has something for everyone including sights like Mount Hiei and Biwako Otsukan within a scenic setting.

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About the destination

What's Otsu Like for Ryokans?

If you're after an authentic experience, staying at a ryokan can make your Otsu vacation even more memorable. Browse Hotels.com's collection of Japanese-style accommodations where you can take a mineral bath and savor a Kaiseki feast. When you're not sipping tea in the peaceful atmosphere of your ryokan, you might want to go sightseeing in this relaxing town. Find out why Otsu is known for its culture and hot springs. Ogoto Onsen, Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji, and Mount Hiei are some interesting places you won't want to skip.