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 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.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
AU$143
per adult
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
AU$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
AU$94
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
AU$97
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Katata Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$194 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$194
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (3,880 reviews)
Completely blown away by this hotel! Friendly and attentive staff, numerous amenities and felt like an authentic Japanese experience from the moment you walk in the door. Everybody must take their shoes off at the entrance and place them in easy to use lockers. The rooms had nice Japanese touches, ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$147 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$147
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,659 reviews)
Best breakfast, staff, location and I cannot wait to stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$239 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$239
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$86 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$86
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (692 reviews)
Staff and cleanliness
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$93 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$93
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was friendly, housekeeping did an excellent job. The only negative thing is that the smoking room allows too much smoke into the lobby and the laundry room. We used the laundry room and our clothes smelled of cigarette smoke. Maybe a better ventilation or air purifier would eliminate the smell ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$152 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$152
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,526 reviews)
The cleaning staff were extremely kind every time they would see you in the hall.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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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- Former Chikurin-in Temple
- Visit Koka
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- 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
