The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa Canal in Otsu - 2026 Updated Prices

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Private Vacation Home (MARUYA) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, individually decorated

Private Vacation Home (MARUYA) | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Private Vacation Home (KOUJIYA) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, individually decorated

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.5 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

£137

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

0.1 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Celine

£70

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Luxury Floor Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking | Lake view

3. Biwako Hotel

0.6 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

£83

7 Sept - 8 Sept

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

1.8 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Hemmo

£59

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

0.4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a...

Paul

£40

1 Sept - 2 Sept

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

0.7 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

£52

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Japanese Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Suite, Non Smoking | Living room | Flat-screen TV

7. Rinn Niomon

4.5 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

£38

additional charges may apply

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Mountain View | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

4.4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Brandi

£180

additional charges may apply

12 Sept - 13 Sept

9. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

4.2 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Spencer

£62

additional charges may apply

14 Aug - 15 Aug

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

4.5 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

£129

additional charges may apply

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Executive Suite, King Double Bed, Non Smoking (51 Sqm) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Executive Suite, Hollywood Twin Bed, Non Smoking (54 Sqm) | Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

11. Shikikaboku

4.4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Armen

£348

additional charges may apply

12 Sept - 13 Sept

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking(1 futon set is available only for three or more paying guests) | Down duvets, in-room safe, soundproofing

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

4.4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Kurtis

£71

additional charges may apply

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Twin with Bath, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

4.5 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Agnesa

£44

additional charges may apply

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

£217

additional charges may apply

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Quad Double Bed Suite | Down duvets, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

4.2 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Quinn

£54

additional charges may apply

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Karaku Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Tatami Room with Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

16. Gion Ryokan Karaku

4.5 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Pofen

£75

additional charges may apply

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

17. Yadoya Manjiro

4.5 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Joshua

£164

additional charges may apply

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

18. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

4.4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Yun Li

£53

additional charges may apply

16 Aug - 17 Aug

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area.

19. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

4.4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

Michiko

£61

additional charges may apply

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Japanese Style Room with Japanese Private Stone Garden (36sqm) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Ryokan KANADE

4 mi from Lake Biwa Canal

JASPEL

£84

additional charges may apply

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 687 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu	8.0 Very good 663 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very good hotel to stay"

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

8/10 Good

"Excelente ubicación , personal amable y hermosos hotel , un poco más grande lo usual en otros. El problema es que la cama es muy dura ."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Everything on point 👌"

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, great service and superb location."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Great and friendly place to stay 😊🙏"

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Koko hotel was our favorite hotel throughout our trip! I wish we stayed in Kyoto longer. Our room was spacious and it was close to shopping. The staff were nice and everything was convenient. Would definitely stay again!"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended. Breakfast is great."

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Great location rooms and staff"

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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.

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Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

You can learn about the history of Otsu with a visit to Biwako Canal Memorial Hall. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Museum of History during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Otsu. Travellers like this culturally rich area for its lakeside setting and hot springs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Biwako Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Other good options within a few miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Biwa Canal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Canal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa Canal.

What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Canal?

Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner and Minamiza Theater.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

3. Biwako Hotel

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

6. Super Hotel Otsu Ekimae

7. Rinn Niomon

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

9. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11. Shikikaboku

12. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

16. Gion Ryokan Karaku

17. Yadoya Manjiro

18. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

19. Chion-in Wajun-Kaikan

20. Ryokan KANADE

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Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Biwako Canal Memorial Hall

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

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