18 Ryokan in Otsu, Kusatsu

Located on the lakeshore of Ogoto Onsen on the western shore of Lake Biwa, with the lush Hiei Mountain range at its back and a spacious view of Lake Biwa in front. It takes about 2 hours by train from Kansai International Airport, and there is a shuttle bus at JR Ogoto Onsen.By car, it takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes using the expressway.The World Heritage Site, Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Eighty percent of the 69 guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths, featuring Ogoto Onsen water and offering a liberating atmosphere with views of Lake Biwa. The cuisine includes authentic kaiseki dishes presented with items like appetizers and sashimi, focusing on local production for local consumption using Omi rice from local farmers and certified premium Omi beef. The large communal baths feature two areas: a women's bath with the warmth of wood and a men's bath with rock baths and reclining baths, allowing guests to enjoy the hot spring experience.Outside the large communal baths, there is a water-mirror courtyard where guests can soak their feet in a footbath while enjoying the courtyard's enchanting atmosphere.Next to the courtyard is a post-bath library, where complimentary coffee, juice, and ice pops are offered. In the surrounding area, in addition to Mount Hiei, there are popular tourist destinations such as Sakamoto Monzenmachi, Biwako Terrace, Metasequoia Avenue, and La Collina Omihachiman, as well as nearby activities like canoeing and SUP on Lake Biwa.

Offering quiet street views, Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi is set in the Ogoto Onsen district of Otsu, 16 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 17 km from Mount Hiei. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests also enjoy access to the hot spring bath and hot tub, as well as the spa facilities and public bath. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play billiards and table tennis at the 3-star ryokan. An indoor play area is also available at Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi, while guests can also relax in the garden. Shoren-in Temple is 19 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 20 km away. Itami Airport is 62 km from the property.

15 km from Enryaku-ji Temple in Otsu, 琵琶湖グランドホテル京近江 offers accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and public bath. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and a free shuttle service. Facilities for disabled guests are also available at the property. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Mount Hiei is 17 km from the ryokan, while Sanzen-in Temple is 21 km from the property. Itami Airport is 64 km away.