Best around Otsu, Kusatsu Spot List

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

Exclusive for International Visitors! Enjoy Kintetsu Department Store with Tax-Free Shopping & Special Discount Coupons

Set within 24 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 31 km of Ruriko-in Temple, Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 22450v offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu. The property is located 34 km from Mount Hiei, 39 km from Shoren-in Temple and 39 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Enryaku-ji Temple is 33 km away. The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. All rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 39 km from Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 22450v, while Heian Shrine is 40 km away. Itami Airport is 82 km from the property.

Set in Otsu, 17 km from Shoren-in Temple and 17 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, guesthouseKinari - Vacation STAY 99387v offers air conditioning. The property is situated 17 km from Heian Shrine, 18 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 18 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Daigo-ji Temple is 16 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Tofuku-ji Temple is 20 km from the guest house, while Mount Hiei is 21 km from the property. Itami Airport is 62 km away.

Situated in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 大津ゲストハウス 栖碩 Seiseki offers a garden and air conditioning. The property has garden views and is 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 11 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The recently renovated villa features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. The accommodation is non-smoking. There is a coffee shop on-site. Heian Shrine is 12 km from the villa, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 12 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

Situated in Otsu, 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Koke Musu inn offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, bathrobes and slippers. Units have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature garden views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in Italian cuisine. You can play billiards and darts at Koke Musu inn, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. Shoren-in Temple is 13 km from Koke Musu inn, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 13 km from the property. Itami Airport is 55 km away.

Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7053 is set in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, and 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. The property is situated 12 km from Heian Shrine, 12 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 14 km from Mount Hiei. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Daigo-ji Temple is 10 km away. The spacious holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave and a fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Enryaku-ji Temple is 14 km from the holiday home, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 16 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

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.

Situated in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Otsu Guesthouse Seiseki - Vacation STAY 90442v offers air conditioning. The property is around 11 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, 12 km from Heian Shrine and 12 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Daigo-ji Temple is 10 km away. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The accommodation is non-smoking. Mount Hiei is 15 km from the holiday home, while Enryaku-ji Temple is 15 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

KINOTOMI - Vacation STAY 19643 is located in Otsu, 33 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa, 34 km from Mount Hiei, and 39 km from Shoren-in Temple. With free private parking, the property is 24 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 31 km from Ruriko-in Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 39 km from the holiday home, while Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 39 km from the property. Itami Airport is 87 km away.

Located within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15463v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kusatsu. The property is situated 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. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel all rooms include a desk and a TV. Enryaku-ji Temple is 26 km from Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15463v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km away. Itami Airport is 63 km from the property.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 古民家おにぎり is set in Minami-komatsu, 30 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 31 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. The air-conditioned accommodation is 22 km from Sanzen-in Temple, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Ruriko-in Temple. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a bicycle rental service. Mount Hiei is 31 km from 古民家おにぎり, while Shoren-in Temple is 37 km from the property. Itami Airport is 80 km away.

Located in a quiet area, all rooms are equipped with spacious balconies offering excellent views, individual air conditioning, and Simmons beds for a comfortable stay. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi internet access.(Wired LAN is also available.) Additionally, we have introduced room key cards and an automated check-in system (supports pre-payment, card, or QR payments; cash is not accepted). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.