Offering an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station.
Vanille bear
Singapore
Fantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto enjoys direct access to JR Otsu Station and 2 train stops from JR Kyoto Station. It offers Western-style rooms with a flat-screen TV and free wired internet access.
Sisouthonh (Tony)
Canada
Location, the counter staff were great, limited English but mage to get information using translation app.
Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers rooms with lake views, 7 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Lake cruises are available in front of the hotel.
Located a 1-minute walk from JR Seta Train Station, APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae offers Western-style rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. It provides 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.
Michael
Japan
The breakfast was fine for us. The location was convenient. The parking was nearby and not unreasonable.
There were restaurants nearby for dinner. The staff who assisted me also spoke some English.
Located in Otsu, 6.3 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel Alpha-One Otsu provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking and a restaurant.
Andrei
Australia
Showa era charm, cheap, girls and the guy at the counter are fun, gave me everything I needed, good bathroom, cool radio, easy to find since it has a huge sign that can be seen for miles, quite
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
Mason
United States of America
The comfort level of the room we booked and stayed in was phenomenal. Almost perfect. The views from the private balcony of the room were amazing and the amount of privacy we had was ideal. My partner really enjoyed the public bath/spa/sauna. The snacks and wine provided during the happy hour were awesome!
Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located within 6 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.
Located within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.
Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto enjoys direct access to JR Otsu Station and 2 train stops from JR Kyoto Station. It offers Western-style rooms with a flat-screen TV and free wired internet access.
Located in Otsu, within 6 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.6 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 69863v has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.
Located within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 62243v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.
Located within 15 miles of Sanzen-in Temple and 19 miles of Rurikoin, Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 22450v provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu.
Located within 15 miles of Sanzen-in Temple and 19 miles of Rurikoin, Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 22453v has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu.
Located within 15 miles of Sanzen-in Temple and 19 miles of Rurikoin, Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 22452v provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu.
FAQs about hotels in Otsu
On average, 3-star hotels in Otsu cost $112 per night, and 4-star hotels in Otsu are $268 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Otsu can be found for $269 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Otsu this weekend is $241 or, for a 4-star hotel, $246. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Otsu for this weekend cost around $508 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile...
From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile walk of the property.
Only one restaurant off site in that mile two convenience stores and if you walk a bit further a pretty mellow "redlight" district
Jeff
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
Otsu Town seems not beautiful at first sigh.
Otsu Town seems not beautiful at first sigh. But go to have a walk behind the hotel. The countryside is like a Miyazaki movie getting real ! You can go near from there : temples, beach, ski station with incredible view… But with the hotel’s shuttle and the station you have Kyoto, very near, Nara, Osaka a little farther. You’ve got all Kansaï by JR… A good tip : when you go to the station to Shirahige shrine, don’t take bus but walk with GPS. The way is just incredible with village, other shrines so quiet and monkey looking at you from the forest behind rice fields…
Mimi
France
8.0
Scored 8.0
Otsu, located near Kyoto, is another treasure place in Japan...
Otsu, located near Kyoto, is another treasure place in Japan. Faced to Biwa lake it has many historical monument and cultural hotspots. In summer the big firework event is so famous to attract many people. In Biwako Hall many world class concerts and plays are performed. Local fishes and sakes are another charm for visitors. Once you come here you cannot help missing this unforgettable city.
Takashi
Japan
10
Scored 10
At first I thought I might be bored but there’s so much to...
At first I thought I might be bored but there’s so much to do! It’s a little difficult to travel from place to place; lots of walking. But there’s lots of history, friendly people, and beautiful nature.
Samantha
Japan
10
Scored 10
Otsu is a great location to get away from the city life of...
Otsu is a great location to get away from the city life of Japan. It is quite peaceful here and is located next to a large lake (lake biwa) which is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Overall, this location is clean and quiet, different from the bustling cities of Japan and i would recommend this place to those who enjoy a scenic walk and a calm environment.
Henry
Vietnam
8.0
Scored 8.0
Beautiful spot near the lake.
Beautiful spot near the lake. Perfect for those that want to stay a little out of the hustle and bussle, in perhaps a bigger / better value for money hotel, but still within close proximity to Kyoto.
Huge room size and the bed is just facing towards the lake. The view is magnificent. Breakfast is great with lots of food option. Bike rental available (normal bike & electric bike). The hotel also provide shuttle bus service to Otsu Station (3 bus every hour). The Pier is just few steps from hotel and they offer 20% off for cruise ticket.
This place is run by a very helpful Japanese couple. It's spacious, accommodating, clean, affordable and conveniently located for exploring southern lake Biwa. You can order breakfast to start your day, and they even included delicious homemade dessert on our last morning there. They also gave us great advice on the best places to visit.
The Lake Biwa Otsū Prince Hotel is the kind of hotel where many Japanese come for their weddings, it hence has an impressive reception, views over Lake Biwa and high end restaurants.
Rooms are very large, with great views of the lake (our room was on the 32nd floor) and comfortable beds.
The area is extremely romantic.
Our room had a lake view and it was very nice. Hotel has car park that charge us a daily rate. We did not use the car during we stayed there as hotel has a bus that we can go to train station for meals and travelling to other cities. Very convenience.
The place was incredibly peaceful. It's situated near Bodai Temple, and in the morning, I accompanied some people in their worship rituals at the temple. Experiencing this Japanese-style garden worship was truly a new and enriching experience for me.
Real way of Japanese life with an Onsen for bathroom with Japanese people, living like them. Eating exactly like them. Wearing the yukata. The shuttle to go to the station, the vintage of the hotel, the free power plate. I want to go back.
Pretty meh kinda place, so, didn't like anything in particular. That being said, it's not that the place is bad, there's just nothing decent/notable about this accommodation compared to the many other places I've stayed at in Japan.
It has a very retro feels of the late 80 and early 90 infrastructure. The room was a fusion of old and new and it really shows. Very authentic Japanese experience in a field of other competitive hotels around Lake Biwa area
It’s a mix of the traditions and modern. With a very warm welcome from the host, always going the extra mile for us. And the host could speak both Japanese, English and Chinese. A perfect place for travellers.
We loved the bath on our balcony and the traditional Japanese style room. There was a lovely garden and terrace and the staff were very welcoming. The buffet breakfast was a wonderful way to finish our stay.
The hotel was nice. Especially the pillow was very suitable for me, so I could sleep in peace. And I was also delighted to see a crane on the bed. I caught a glimpse of founder’s philosophy, thank you
The room is spacious and clean. The mattress is good, feel comfortable. Bathroom is big too. Hotel staffs are friendly and helpful, they do their best to serve us. Really like it.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The tour of the local area was engaging and informative. It really made me appreciate the city of Otsu. I would love to come back.
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