Visit Shimo-sakamoto
Popular places to visit

Mount Hiei
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mount Hiei in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Biwako Valley
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich 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.

Lake Biwa Canal
Lake Biwa Canal is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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 culturally rich area.
Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The hot springs spa was amazing and very useful. It had different options for you to soak in from very hot to not so hot. I loved the hot pool with the cold bar to rest your head on. It made the experience that much more exciting. Overall very good time there and will definitely come back.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Useful free bus shuttle to station. Staff very courteous. Handy for station but perhaps a little too far from downtown Kyoto. Didn’t use pool as there was a substantial charge per person per session. Would have expected guest use for free.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Breakfast buffet is very good
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Loved the room, amenities and overall experience
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel and amazing location!
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
We had a wonderful honeymoon stay! Very spacious and clean room with the most incredibly comfortable bed! We included breakfast with our stay and we had a variety of different foods to choose from at the breakfast buffet. Also super conveniently located close to the train station! We loved our stay ...
Reviewed on May 16, 2026



