Best around Otsu, Kusatsu Spot List

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

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

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

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

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

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

Located 18 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Villa Ishiyamadera 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.

Set within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15431v offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kusatsu. The property is located 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, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Enryaku-ji Temple is 26 km from Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15431v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km from the property. Itami Airport is 63 km away.

Set within 24 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 31 km of Ruriko-in Temple, Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 18499v offers 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. The units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 39 km from Pension B, B, Dylan - Vacation STAY 18499v, while Heian Shrine is 40 km away. Itami Airport is 82 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. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is equipped 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 15448v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.

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.

Situated within 15 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 16 km of Shoren-in Temple, Hotel Atlantis Otsu (Adult Only) features rooms in Otsu. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 17 km away and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 17 km from the love hotel. Heian Shrine is 17 km from the love hotel, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 17 km from the property. Itami Airport is 58 km away.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, アルヴィラ近江舞子 is situated in Minami-komatsu. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has a hot tub and a shared kitchen. The spacious holiday home features 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. You can play darts at the holiday home. Skiing and cycling are possible within the area, and アルヴィラ近江舞子 offers a ski pass sales point. Sanzen-in Temple is 22 km from the accommodation, while Ruriko-in Temple is 29 km from the property. Itami Airport is 79 km away.

Situated within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15453v features 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, rooms come with a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Enryaku-ji Temple is 26 km from Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15453v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km from the property. Itami Airport is 63 km away.

Set within 20 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km of Shoren-in Temple, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15449v 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. All rooms come with 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 15449v, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.

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.

Featuring garden views, IZA近江舞子 features accommodation with balcony, around 24 km from Sanzen-in Temple. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Each unit comes with a terrace offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with hot tub, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, all units include bed linen and towels. Ruriko-in Temple is 31 km from the villa, while Enryaku-ji Temple is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 81 km from IZA近江舞子.

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 11 km from Shoren-in Temple, 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 11 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. Mount Hiei is 15 km away and Enryaku-ji Temple is 15 km from the hotel. All units at the hotel come with a TV and a kitchen. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v feature air conditioning and a desk. Heian Shrine is 11 km from the accommodation, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 12 km away. Itami Airport is 53 km from the property.