Katata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Biwako Valley Ski Resort
5/5(2 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs 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 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 walkable 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
AU$37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
AU$97
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
AU$103
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
AU$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
AU$41
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Ladies Plan with Hair Set
AU$43
per adult
Our pick of the best Katata Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$147
28 Jan - 29 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! (3,827 reviews)
Very nice hotel with excellent location and very helpful staff. But difficult to enjoy the amenities and Onsen due to so many guests and a bit of overcrowding.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$103 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$103
15 Jan - 16 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! (2,030 reviews)
There are no parking lot.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$96 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$96
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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)
Fabulous!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$140 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$140
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,586 reviews)
Staff, amenities. We love the Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$148 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$148
29 Jan - 30 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! (1,918 reviews)
Room la were spacious compared to other hotels and honestly perfectly sized. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect! I would definitely come back and stay here.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$81 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$81
21 Jan - 22 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! (649 reviews)
Nothing to be worried about if you arrive at the property earlier than a check-in time (5:00pm). There is a storage room for your luggage and you can create your own combination locks. At check-in, Front Desk staff will help you to self check-in using your passport(s) and making your own room key(s). ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around Katata
Shimo-sakamoto
If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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- Ryokan in Shiono Onsen
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- B&B in Yasu
- Yasu Hotels
- Inns in Yasu
- Biwako Otsukan
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Former Chikurin-in Temple
- Visit Koka
- Visit Konan
- Visit Kusatsu
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Visit Minami-komatsu
- Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden
- Visit Moriyama
- Ogoto Onsen
- Otsu City Science Museum
- Otsu Holidays
- Visit Ritto
- Sakura-Basama Historic Park
- Visit Takashima
- Yabasekihan Island Park
