Otsu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.
A traditional Japanese building with a symmetrical design, featuring two main towers and a central entrance.
A close-up of several small clay bowls with green vegetables and a cracked egg.
A tree in the center of a plaza surrounded by tall stone columns.
Three large containers with Japanese writing and green designs, placed outside a building with a wooden facade and a tiled entrance.

Our guide on where to stay in Otsu

Find the best Otsu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Minami-komatsu

While visiting Minami-komatsu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach.

Osaka

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Osaka and surrounding area, you can visit Mii-dera and Otsu Port.

Katata

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

Kinugawa

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

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is AU$116 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$116
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Stay at this golf hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3 out of 5
1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga
The price is AU$41 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$41
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Otsu City Science Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (293 reviews)
"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

4 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
The price is AU$342 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$342
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this spa ryokan in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Yumotokan
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.
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

4 out of 5
16-53 Minamikomatsu Otsu Shiga
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama ...
KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental

1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental

大津市 滋賀県
Stay at this villa in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...
1 Villa with private beach, boat jet, etc. can be directly unloaded Vacation Rental
IZA oumimaiko

IZA oumimaiko

3 out of 5
1044-47 Otsu Shiga
Stay at this spa villa in Otsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach and Hiratopia are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"お皿や炊飯器といった調理器具はあるため簡単な料理は出来ました! 遊び道具もあり楽しめました。 サウナをするには水着が必要なので持参するかホテルで借りる必要があります。 綺麗で楽しめました!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

IZA oumimaiko
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.

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