Katata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Enryakuji Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu when you take a trip to Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples 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.
Ishiyamadera Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu when you spend time at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
AU$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
AU$6
per adult
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
AU$44
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
AU$109
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing One Day Trip from Kyoto
AU$99
per adult
Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka
AU$76
per adult
Our pick of the best Katata Hotel Deals
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$147 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$147
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,107 reviews)
"Staff was great and extremely helpful."
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$141 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$141
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,340 reviews)
"It is an amazing option. The staff is really helpful and friendly. The amenities are really good. Food is excellent. A lot of welcome gifts. Truly an amazing option! Very good value for your money."
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$175 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$175
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,607 reviews)
Wonderful location and service.
"Great choice of food for breakfast Little hard to navigate the hotel at first but get used to it quickly."
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$89 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$89
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,756 reviews)
Clean in good location
"Hotel staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast buffet was good. Room was a bit small, but not bad when compared to other Japanese hotels. Good location across the street from the train station."
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$150 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$150
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,171 reviews)
"Beautiful and very clean."
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$114 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$114
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,777 reviews)
"Quiet with a couple of shrines near by, the train museum is across the street as well"
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
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.
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kyoto University
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Shijo Street
- Heian Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Pontocho Alley
- Gion Corner
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Kyoto Station Building
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Kyoto Aquarium
- Bamboo Forest Street
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