Best around Otsu, Kusatsu Spot List

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

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

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

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

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

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

Only a 1-minute walk from JR Kusatsu Station and a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, Hotel Boston Plaza features a restaurant with Western food, a cafe-bar, and bright rooms with free wired internet. Massage treatments are available. Elegant rooms are decorated in neutral colors, and come with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge and an electric kettle with complimentary green tea and instant coffee. Nightwear and toiletries are provided. Rental laptops are available at the front desk. Boston Plaza Hotel offers currency exchange, and it assists with arranging car rentals. A range of Western dishes is served at restaurant Liberty. The JFK Lounge offers afternoon tea by day, and turns into a bar with a selection of drinks and snacks by night. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu is just a 10-minute stroll from the historical Kusatsujuku Honjin building.

Situated 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 12 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 12 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Temple-stay WAQOO Mii-dera Vacation STAY 7051 features accommodation set in Otsu. The property is around 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 features 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 from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

Located in Otsu, within 14 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km of Enryaku-ji Temple, 国家公務員共済組合連合会びわこ保養所（KKRホテルびわこ） provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 16 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 16 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 16 km from Heian Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Shoren-in Temple. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. 国家公務員共済組合連合会びわこ保養所（KKRホテルびわこ） offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna. Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 16 km from the accommodation, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 16 km away. Itami Airport is 58 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.

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 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.

Located in Minami-komatsu, 24 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 31 km from Ruriko-in Temple and 33 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, the property features a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Mount Hiei. The hostel offers certain rooms that include lake views, and every room is equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. Guests at Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Minami-komatsu, like skiing, snorkelling and cycling. Shoren-in Temple is 39 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 39 km away. Itami Airport is 82 km from the property.

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.

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is set in Otsu, 9.4 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 10 km from Shoren-in Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. All guest rooms in Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 11 km from Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu, while Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 11 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

GuestHouse MISAKI 一棟貸切駐車場2台最寄駅はJR石山駅瀬田南郷ゴルフ場近し琵琶湖京都宇治奈良大阪の観光は便利です is located in Otsu, 16 km from Shoren-in Temple, 16 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, as well as 16 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the villa free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Daigo-ji Temple. The villa with a terrace and quiet street 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 walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. Heian Shrine is 17 km from GuestHouse MISAKI 一棟貸切駐車場2台最寄駅はJR石山駅瀬田南郷ゴルフ場近し琵琶湖京都宇治奈良大阪の観光は便利です, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 17 km from the property. Itami Airport is 60 km away.

Located 18 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Villa Ishiyamadera ヴィラ 石山寺 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Set 20 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, the property features a garden. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Shoren-in Temple. The air-conditioned villa consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 20 km from the villa, while Heian Shrine is 20 km away. Itami Airport is 60 km from the property.

Situated within 24 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 31 km of Ruriko-in Temple, Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 22453v features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu. The property is around 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. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Rooms are equipped 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 22453v, while Heian Shrine is 40 km from the property. Itami Airport is 82 km away.