Best around Otsu, Kusatsu Spot List

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.

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Offering quiet street views, Old style japanese house Minpaku Yanoya is an accommodation set in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Housed in a building dating from 1964, this apartment is 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 12 km from Heian Shrine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Daigo-ji Temple is 10 km away. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 12 km from the apartment, while Mount Hiei is 15 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

Offering a garden and garden view, Hiei Mountain House is situated in Otsu, 7.9 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 8.8 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.5 km from Mount Hiei. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 9.4 km from the apartment, while Heian Shrine is 10 km away. Itami Airport is 59 km from the property.

Located within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15436v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kusatsu. The property is around 22 km from Heian Shrine, 22 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 25 km from Mount Hiei. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 22 km away. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a TV. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Enryaku-ji Temple is 26 km from Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15436v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km away. Itami Airport is 63 km from the property.

12 km from Mount Hiei in Otsu, 山水之家 features accommodation with access to a hot spring bath and hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The spacious homestay with a terrace and lake views features 5 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a bath and a dressing room. The homestay offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otsu, like walking tours. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and 山水之家 can arrange a car rental service. Enryaku-ji Temple is 13 km from the accommodation, while Shoren-in Temple is 14 km away. Itami Airport is 56 km from the property.

Set in Kusatsu, 23 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel - Vacation STAY 99281v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 24 km from Shoren-in Temple, 24 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 24 km from Heian Shrine. Enryaku-ji Temple is 27 km from the hotel and Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 28 km away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel - Vacation STAY 99281v feature air conditioning and a desk. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 25 km from the accommodation, while Mount Hiei is 27 km away. Itami Airport is 65 km from the property.

Located within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15448v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kusatsu. The property is around 22 km from Heian Shrine, 22 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 25 km from Mount Hiei. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 22 km away. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel every room comes with a desk and a TV. Enryaku-ji Temple is 26 km from Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15448v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km away. Itami Airport is 63 km from the property.

Situated 22 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Country house Onigiri features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Ruriko-in Temple. Offering direct access to a terrace with garden views, the spacious air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom. A flat-screen TV is available. Enryaku-ji Temple is 30 km from the holiday home, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 31 km from the property. Itami Airport is 80 km away.

Set in Kusatsu, 23 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel - Vacation STAY 99256v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 24 km from Shoren-in Temple, 24 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 24 km from Heian Shrine. Enryaku-ji Temple is 27 km from the hotel and Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 28 km away. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel - Vacation STAY 99256v feature air conditioning and a desk. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 25 km from the accommodation, while Mount Hiei is 27 km away. Itami Airport is 65 km from the property.

Located within 13 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km of Enryaku-ji Temple in Sakamoto, Jonni`s Place provides accommodation with seating area. This 1-star guest house offers ski storage space and a shared kitchen. The guest house features family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a dishwasher, a toaster, a coffee machine, a bidet, bathrobes and a wardrobe. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes and local specialities are available. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sakamoto, like skiing and cycling. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Shoren-in Temple is 15 km from Jonni`s Place, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 16 km away. Itami Airport is 58 km from the property.

Set within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15410v offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kusatsu. The property is around 22 km from Heian Shrine, 22 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 25 km from Mount Hiei. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 22 km away. At the hotel, every room has a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Enryaku-ji Temple is 26 km from Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15410v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km away. Itami Airport is 63 km from the property.

Toyoko Inn Biwako sen Minami Kusatsu eki Nishi guchi is located in Kusatsu, 20 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km from Shoren-in Temple. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. All units in Toyoko Inn Biwako sen Minami Kusatsu eki Nishi guchi are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Staff at Toyoko Inn Biwako sen Minami Kusatsu eki Nishi guchi are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 22 km from the hotel, while Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 22 km away. Itami Airport is 61 km from the property.

This footbath was constructed when JR Ogoto Station was renamed as Ogoto-onsen Station on March 15, 2008. Tradition says that Ogoto-onsen was discovered by Denkyo Daishi Saicho, the founder of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei. The building is designed to recall a hexagonal hall located in Hayao Jizoson, where stone jizo statues (guardian deities of children) allegedly made by Saicho, are enshrined.

The source of the Kamo River flowing into Lake Biwa, the underground water of the Hira mountain range, and the pristine air.No vending machines, and the sounds you hear are the chirping of small birds in the morning, the buzzing of cicadas during the day, and the croaking of frogs at night.Terraced rice fields spread out in a place with an altitude difference of 100 meters.Houses are scattered as if watching over these terraced rice fields.At the very bottom of the terraced rice fields is the Tanada House.Spending time at Tanada House will make you reflect on what luxurious living truly means.