Title: Otsu Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Otsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Otsu-Hotels.d179215.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Otsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Otsu-Holiday-Rentals.d179215.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Otsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Otsu.d179215.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Otsu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Otsu.d179215.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635023365943/14a15aaf-3957-4862-b763-169a633ae883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Otsu Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Otsu Holiday Experience the unique character and personality of Otsu with a customised Otsu holiday package. From its rich history to its cultural experiences and beyond, you'll never have a boring moment in this city. A trip to Otsu is a great opportunity to go sightseeing. Check out popular attractions like [Mount Hiei](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hiei-Kyoto.d501434.Attraction), [Ogoto Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ogoto-Onsen-Otsu.d553248635810425102.Attraction) and [Enryakuji Temple](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enryakuji-Temple-Otsu.d501444.Attraction). Stop daydreaming and start travelling. Browse the wide range of options on Expedia today and finally put your Otsu holiday plans into motion! ## Where to stay in Otsu Find the best Otsu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Otsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Otsu.dx179215) ![Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007788/434c692b-561c-432f-9a56-c4d43ec05d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ogoto While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen. [Find hotels in Ogoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635976007788) ![大津](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975865609/c414389a-22b4-4c52-856b-98381eaab69d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimo-sakamoto If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing. [Find hotels in Shimo-sakamoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635975865609) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Katata If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing. [Find hotels in Katata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635976008206) ## Otsu Essential Information | Language | Japanese | | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | Japanese yens | | Local Welcome | Konnichiwa | | Local Goodbye | Sayōnara | | Population | 298,200 | | Max Temp Winter | 7ºC | | Max Temp Summer | 27ºC | | Top Sights | [Mount Hiei](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hiei-Kyoto.d501434.Attraction), [Biwako Valley Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Biwako-Valley-Ski-Resort-Otsu.d553248621532772473.Attraction) and [Ogoto Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ogoto-Onsen-Otsu.d553248635810425102.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Otsu ![Biwako Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21890000/21888200/21888155/4c7cece6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Biwako Grand Hotel 6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £128 1 Apr - 2 Apr 8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews) Beautiful hotel right on the lake, easy to get to, staff were very attentive and curteous, and the private onsen room was spectacular. It was authentic and pristine. Very much enjoyed :) Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=21888155&PinnedHotelID=21888155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179215) ![Smile Hotel Otsu Seta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10050000/10044300/10044236/dfb9700a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smile Hotel Otsu Seta 1-3-11, Ogaya Otsu Shiga Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £29 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=10044236&PinnedHotelID=10044236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179215) ![Yumotokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028200/7028149/ee0b0f3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yumotokan 2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken £177 7 Apr - 8 Apr 9.4/10 Exceptional! (750 reviews) Excellent room, decoration and atmosphere. The onsen area is little bit small but having 5 different onsens in different time. Lots of choices. Highly recommended! Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=7028149&PinnedHotelID=7028149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179215) [See all 3,103 properties in Otsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026®ionId=179215) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. 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