Katata
Otsu
Popular places to visit
Enryakuji Temple
After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Lake Biwa Canal
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Ishiyamadera Temple
After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Mii-dera
You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Biwako Otsukan
Enjoy an outing to Biwako Otsukan during your stay in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kyu Chikurinin Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Amanohashidate & Miyama 1-Day Bus Tour: From Osaka/Kyoto w/ Lunch
Top hotels in Katata
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Good location, Japanese style with modern amenities, walkable from Kyoto station. Clean, good hot spring.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Everything was perfect until a reception staff who can’t speak simple English ask me to read about the housekeeping rules myself when I enquire. And the best part was she showed me a non English version and ask me to read myself.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Super nice hotel. Very helpful staff. Room was great. Good location.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Great hotel, good location, great bar, good staff, late checkout, good vibe.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Clean Room Good location
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Katata
Ogoto
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
