TOP Lakeside Hotels in Southern Kyoto for 2026

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A modern two-story residential building with large sliding glass doors, a flat roof, and a visible satellite dish.

A dining table set with white plates, silverware, and a brown placemat.

A compact hotel room with a dining area, a bed with patterned bedding, and wall art.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. ~ Momo Lee Sakura Umekoji 1 MAX 5PPL near KYOTO STATION ~

Shimogyo Ward

Francesca C.

£122

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a reflective pool, and a tree in the foreground.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a small indoor pool, and a wooden chair.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains. Inside, there is a round table with two chairs and a sofa with cushions.

2. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto

Crystal

£198

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama

TSUBASA

£77

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

A traditional building with a large entrance and a covered porch area.

A hot tub with a wooden exterior and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

4. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Ogoto

Paxton

£158

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

5. Biwako Hotel

Hamamachi

Ming Fai

£145

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A nighttime view of a traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a stone platform, and a railing.

A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden walls, a window, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami flooring, a low wooden table with chairs, a bed with a headboard, and sliding doors.

6. Dantoukan Kikunoya

Ogoto

"今回で4度目のおごと温泉でした。こちらの旅館の、ホスピタリティの高い対応には感動しました。担当して頂いた仲居さんは、夜ご飯、朝ごはんの時の説明が丁寧で、時に笑いもありで楽しく、美味しくいただけました。温泉の湯も、晩朝と2回入れてとてもツルツルになってリラックスできました。朝ご飯の後は、フリードリンクのコーヒーや紅茶の種類も沢山ありまったり過ごせました。送迎のバスの運転手の方の、駅で最後までお見送りも丁寧で嬉しかったです。人気の犬のまめたろうくんも可愛かったです。すべてのスタッフの方の笑顔での対応に、また来たいなと思う場所でした。 "

NAOMI

£227

14 Oct - 15 Oct