Title: Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden in Kusatsu | Expedia.co.uk [Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Mizunomori-Water-Botanical-Garden-Hotels.0-l553248621562273170-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kusatsu.d6139571.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kusatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kusatsu.d6139571.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mizunomori-Water-Botanical-Garden.d553248621562273170.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kusatsu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu.d6139571.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden ## Visit Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden Activities [Kusatsu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kusatsu.dx6139571) * * * * * * ## Plan a trip to see Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Happy Inn Kyoto en-no-yado](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120100000/120098400/120098393/7f0a02ed_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Happy Inn Kyoto en-no-yado Fushimi Ward £701 per person 20 Jan - 26 Jan found 1 day ago Additional charges may apply Return direct flight included Manchester (MAN) to Osaka (KIX) No reviews [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-20/2026-01-26/?FromAirport=MAN&Destination=KIX&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=120098393&paandie=true&dealMarker=x-BjbL7zvrQJgpDils50APf-cLSs4CHiw-wO6reOWTn0mspU-Z43sP4LdPwPjQK_) ![Kamo Residences by Reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97180000/97174300/97174285/53f27a22_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Kamo Residences by Reflections Central Kyoto Save 100% on your flight £1,635 per person 20 Jan - 26 Jan found 1 day ago Additional charges may apply Return direct flight included Manchester (MAN) to Osaka (KIX) 10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) The room was spotless, and Comfortable. But what was best about this place is staff were amazing! Everyone was so nice! They helped me with everything. Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-20/2026-01-26/?FromAirport=MAN&Destination=KIX&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=97174285&paandie=true&dealMarker=uSog25JsCb3HFkfGC2iWFCiddYjNZN0LgkkWWZFC5hlM9wHDJsA4URVnLqfSzuQv) ![Miun Kinkakuji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22650000/22647800/22647776/3835be19_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Miun Kinkakuji Central Kyoto Save 100% on your flight £1,022 per person 21 Jan - 27 Jan found 1 day ago Additional charges may apply Return direct flight included Manchester (MAN) to Osaka (KIX) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Excellent house. The location is remote, a long way from most anything. 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