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A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the sea.

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, seating, and a stone feature.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

1. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto

$240

$266 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

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

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

2. Yumotokan

Noka

$230

$254 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A wooden hot spring bath with water flowing into it, set against a backdrop of a cityscape and a view of the sea.

A wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

3. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ogoto

$205

$227 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a bed, and sliding doors.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

A modern building with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating area, and illuminated interior.

4. Biwako Grand Hotel

Ogoto

$183

$203 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and wall-mounted lighting.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

5. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward

$941

$1,139 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A rectangular hot tub with a black tiled exterior, wooden wall panels, and a window with a view of a bamboo structure.

A koi pond with a stone lantern, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door leading to a garden, a television, and a cabinet.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

6. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward

$149

$180 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami flooring, a low wooden table with chairs, a bed with a headboard, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building entrance with a wooden structure, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden walls, a window, and a mirror.

7. Dantoukan Kikunoya

Ogoto

$272

$301 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A stone pathway leading to a small pond with a wooden structure on one side and a building entrance on the other.

A spa with wooden walls and multiple hot tubs.

A room with two beds, a TV, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view.

A modern room with a tatami mat floor, a low table, a television, and a sliding door leading to another room.

8. Yunoyado SYOUEI

Shimogyo Ward

$152

$167 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of a residential area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted light fixture, and tatami flooring.

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, a tiled roof, and a gated entrance.

9. Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion

$206

$226 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bathroom with a bathtub, a mirror, and a shelf with toiletries.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a brick facade.

A staircase with a metal handrail, a framed picture of a building, and a window with a view of the sky.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a television, and a small table.

10. Hotel ab Shiga

Karahashicho

$70

$77 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a rock garden, and a view of a bamboo forest through a shoji screen.

A traditional interior with a stone basin filled with green fruits, wooden pillars, and a view of the outside garden.

A room with a wooden bench, a window with vertical blinds, and a view of a garden with a stone path.

11. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

Gion

$479

$527 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel hallway with a stone pathway, wooden benches, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a bowl, chopsticks, and a remote control.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a tiled roof, stone pathway, and wooden structures.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with a kettle and tea set, a television, and a futon bed with patterned bedding.

12. Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei

Downtown Kyoto

$148

$163 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A man in a swimming pool with large windows and a wooden ceiling.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a built-in sink, and a walk-in shower.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two chairs. A large window reveals a cityscape and a tower at night.

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

13. Ryokufuso

Shimogyo Ward

$192

$212 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern bathroom with two sinks, wooden stools, and a glass shower enclosure.

A tatami mat room with a shoji screen displaying a forest scene.

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a gated entrance, and a well-lit pathway.

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

14. RYOKAN GINKAKU KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward

$176

$194 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and various plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a window with a view.

A room with tatami flooring, a circular window offering a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

15. Yadoya Nishijinso

Central Kyoto

$153

$169 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

A modern spa with a wooden deck, two wooden chairs, a hot tub, and bamboo plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a red bench, and a stone water feature.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Sakyo Ward

$615

$677 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, and large windows with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "Hotel Ishicho".

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and traditional decor.

17. Ishicho

Downtown Kyoto

$161

$197 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden fence, stone lanterns, and a variety of plants.

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a balcony, and a small garden area.

18. Ryokan MOTONAGO

Higashiyama Ward

$396

$435 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A wooden spa area with a pool, a wooden bench, and a small wooden stool.

A spa area with a wooden bath, a stone bench, and a small wooden structure.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A minimalist room with a bed, a small table with a vase, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. ROJIYU KYOTO

Downtown Kyoto

$549

$604 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with tea set, a television, and a cabinet.

A traditional Japanese building with a covered entrance, bicycles parked outside, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A room with a traditional Japanese shoji screen window, a television on a stand, a wooden table with a tray, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese meeting room with tatami mat flooring, wooden tables, and chairs arranged for a meeting.

20. Hifumi Ryokan

Shimogyo Ward

$115

$127 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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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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Noka

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

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Ogaya

Otsu's Ogaya neighborhood offers attractions including Lake Biwa.

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Asahigaoka

Otsu's Asahigaoka neighborhood offers attractions including Biwako Quasi-National Park.

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Top landmarks in Otsu

A mountainous landscape with a lake, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.

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 cable car moving over a mountainous landscape with a view of a valley and a body of water.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

8.4/10 (66 reviews)

Ski the fall line at Biwako Valley Ski Resort located 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from central Otsu.

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A person standing on a wooden deck overlooking a body of water and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Biwako Valley

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

Biwako Valley is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from central Otsu, why not stop by during your stay.

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A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.

Lake Biwa Canal

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Yamashina Ward is home to Lake Biwa Canal, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto.

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A traditional wooden pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.

Enryakuji Temple

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Enryakuji Temple is 4 mi (6.4 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.

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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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Ogoto Onsen

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

Ogoto is home to Ogoto Onsen, so why not stop by during your stay in Otsu.

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Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji— just one of the landmarks located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Otsu. Our travelers also love the sacred 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.

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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

Otsu is a relaxing city where you can spend time relaxing in the hot springs. Learn about the local heritage of Otsu at landmarks like Enryakuji Temple and Ishiyamadera Temple. While you're in town, don't miss a chance to see sights like Ogoto Onsen and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji.