20 Ryokan in Otsu, Kusatsu

Located on the west shore of Lake Biwa, Ogoto Onsen is located on the lakeside with the lush green Mt. Hiei behind it and the vast Lake Biwa in front of it. It is about 2 hours by train from Kansai International Airport, and there is a shuttle bus from JR Ogoto Onsen. It is also about 1 hour and 40 minutes by car using the expressway. The World Heritage Site of Mount Hiei Enryakuji Temple can be reached in 30 minutes by car. 80% of the 69 guest rooms have open-air baths, and the hot water from Ogoto Onsen is provided, allowing you to enjoy the view of Lake Biwa. The authentic kaiseki cuisine, presented in hassun and mukouzuke, is made with local produce and consumption in mind, using Omi rice from local farmers and the highest quality certified Omi beef. There are two large public baths where you can enjoy the hot springs: the women's bath where you can feel the warmth of wood, and the men's bath with a reclining bath in a rock bath. Leaving the large public bath, you will find a water mirror courtyard, where you can view the fantastical atmosphere while soaking your feet in the footbath. Next to the courtyard is a library where you can relax after your bath, where free coffee, juice and even popsicles are served. In addition to Mt. Hiei, there are other popular tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as the temple town of Sakamoto, Lake Biwa Terrace, Metasequoia Avenue and La Collina Omihachiman, and there are also activities on Lake Biwa such as canoeing and SUP nearby.

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. 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 this 3-star ryokan, and the area is popular for cycling. An indoor play area is also available at the ryokan, while guests can also relax in the garden. Shoren-in Temple is 19 km from Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi, 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.