Katata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Biwako Valley Ski Resort
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.
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 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.
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 culturally rich area.
Lake Biwa Canal
Lake Biwa Canal is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Activities
Osaka: Lake Biwa, Moonlit Temple and Omi Highlights Day Trip
AU$73
per adult
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
AU$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
AU$38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
AU$135
per adult
100% 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$136 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$136
28 June - 29 June
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! (4,063 reviews)
"We had a memorable stay at this hotel. The onsen featured multiple baths such that it never felt crowded even at peak times, and we found the perks like free yakisoba noodles (read: instant noodles), ice cream bars, Yakult yogurt drinks, and self serve coffee options (including matcha lattes, etc ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$103 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$103
22 June - 23 June
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,329 reviews)
"Clean room and close to station"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
44-1, Kamitonoda-cho, Minami-ku Kyoto City Kyoto
The price is AU$75 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$75
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,287 reviews)
"Great amenities for free (like combs, shaving razors, etc) and the hotel was clean, spacious (for Japan), and the staff were accommodating to tourists, and helped with luggage transfer."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$151 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$151
14 June - 15 June
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,698 reviews)
"The bath was great - everything immaculate. Breakfast a bit too Westernized. Very nice end to 2-week stay in Japan"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$96 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$96
14 June - 15 June
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! (2,163 reviews)
"The best service & convenient location."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$114 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$114
14 June - 15 June
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,745 reviews)
"Good hotel and good location right next to the station, although most stuff to do was the other side of the station so you have to walk through the really busy bit to cross the tracks and to get to everything. We were lucky and had a room looking right out onto the shinkansen tracks which was cool ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 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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