Ogoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan (Mt. Hiei), Shiga, Japan.
Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan (Mt. Hiei), Shiga, Japan.

Popular places to visit

View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

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.

Biwako Valley
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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 Ski Resort
Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

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.

Mount Hiei
Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

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.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

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.

Lake Biwa Canal
Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

After visiting Ishiyamadera 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

Activities

Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

AU$35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

AU$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

AU$39
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket

Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket

AU$24
per adult
Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

AU$92
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

AU$95
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
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Our pick of the best Ogoto Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$190 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$190
15 Mar - 16 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! (3,890 reviews)
スタッフの皆さんはとても親切で、温泉と朝ごはんも最高でした。

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$216
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,684 reviews)
The hotel had a nice vibe from the second we walked in. Awesome bakery in the lobby with a wide assortment of options. The roof top lounge also had a cool atmosphere. Heaters for cooler weather. Bar and food options. The rooms were clean and spacious compared to other places I have stayed in Japan. ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$196 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$196
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (1,550 reviews)
Staff were great.Great shopping close by. Train station was within 5 minutes away.Quiet hotel

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$258 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$258
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (2,578 reviews)
Friendly staff that spoke fluent English and were very helpful.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$272 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$272
16 Mar - 17 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! (236 reviews)
Spa facility is exceptional

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$147 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$147
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,418 reviews)
Hotel is a great location in the heart of great shopping, restaurants and subways/buses/trains. 10+ for location.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighbourhoods around Ogoto

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Katata

If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Katata
大津

Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto

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