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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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich area.

Ishiyamadera Temple
After visiting Ishiyamadera 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.

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.

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.

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 culturally rich area.
Things to do

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

Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience

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Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji

Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The hotel is superb la!!! 1. Parking very convenient next door 2. Location 100/100 to be next to Kyoto Tower, rented our Kimono there and walkable to beautiful temple and places! 3. The onsen is good too, I particularly like the one with ice neck rest, 10-20mins only. 4. BREAKFAST is the highest ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Very spacious room, bed soft but still very comfortable. Quiet air conditioning. Did not try their breakfast. Loved the free coffee, snacks, juices, popsicles. Convenient area , supermarket next door, family mart across the street. We liked the pyjamas so much that we bought a set. Highly recommended ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
We stayed for 5 nights after a trans pacific flight. Location was amazing - 15 minutes walking to 3 stops. The tea service in the afternoon was lovely. Wish we had done the Japanese breakfast option more. Beds we're comfortable and staff was friendly. Great bathroom amenities and black out blinds. ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Very good 10/10
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent 👍
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
The room and the barhroom were quite large, bed was comfortable and lots of amenities. The 7-11 is attached to the hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025


