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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

Private Vacation Home (KAGIYA) | Exterior

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"The hiking above Mii Dera temple was amazing. A lot of hiking options for outdoor enthusiasts. The Mii Dera temple is also not crowded and a joy to stroll around 20 minutes walk from hotel koo. "
Canada
Derek
The price is ₩245,703
₩270,273 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
Courtyard

2. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
0.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Celine
The price is ₩165,153
₩181,668 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
Hot springs

3. Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel
4.0 star property
1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (685 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay here."
Hong Kong SAR China
Ming Fai
The price is ₩189,175
₩231,626 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Biwako Hotel
Aerial view

4. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4.0 star property
2.9 km from Lake Biwa Canal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Wonderful! We enjoyd very much!"
Finland
Hemmo
The price is ₩93,391
₩116,085 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast

5. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (660 reviews)
"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a...
United States
Paul
The price is ₩77,410
₩85,151 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
Pool

6. Guest House HANA – Hostel

Guest House HANA – Hostel
1.0 star property
0.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal
7.6 out of 10, Good, (46 reviews)
"Super kind host, "
Canada
Jonas
The price is ₩52,547
₩63,592 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Guest House HANA – Hostel
Japanese Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Rinn Niomon

Rinn Niomon
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great stay. Would definitely stay again in Kyoto. Location was excellent for walking "
Canada
Dwayne
The price is ₩91,247
₩100,372 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Rinn Niomon
Exterior

8. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Best stay of our whole trip. Tons of room in the hotels and a beautifully displayed Kyoto style breakfast at a customized time each morning. Staff was always friendly and cordial. We will be looking forward to our next stay here when we are in the area again! 10/10 would highly recommend"
United States
Brandi
The price is ₩338,150
₩371,965 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
Luxury Room, Non Smoking (Kiyohira) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

9. Ishibekoji MUAN

Ishibekoji MUAN
3.5 star property
7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms and excellent location in Gion made this the perfect place to stay while in Kyoto. "
United States
John
The price is ₩305,542
₩336,096 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Ishibekoji MUAN
Suite | WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

10. Yadoya Lodge

Yadoya Lodge
2.5 star property
7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"It was perfect. Thank you!"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ₩175,475
₩193,022 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Yadoya Lodge
Executive Suite, King Double Bed, Non Smoking (51 Sqm) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

11. Shikikaboku

Shikikaboku
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Exceptional service, room and amenities."
United States
Armen
The price is ₩648,554
₩713,409 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shikikaboku
Exterior

12. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
5.0 star property
7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"A truly exceptional and unique hotel experience in the heart of Higashiyama. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a special place to stay while in Kyoto. A worthwhile destination in its own right, and absolutely wonderful hospitality and service. "
United States
Philip
The price is ₩634,959
₩698,455 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hotel Chourakukan
Interior entrance

13. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
3.5 star property
7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Happy hour was great. Very nice hotel in a perfect location. Enjoyed our stay. "
United States
Kurtis
The price is ₩137,167
₩150,884 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
4.5 star property
6.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Great location rooms and staff"
United States
Roselyn
The price is ₩331,569
₩419,435 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Queen Room with Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"I give an excellent rating for every possible category!"
United States
Agnesa
The price is ₩93,430
₩102,773 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
Courtyard

16. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
4.5 star property
6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (472 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Spencer
The price is ₩116,184
₩144,416 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Hanare - private cottage | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated

17. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
4.5 star property
6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"We have been return guests at Yoshida Sanso for many years. it is the easily the best ryokan in Japan. "
United States
Michael
The price is ₩1,351,249
₩1,635,011 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
Property entrance

18. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
2.0 star property
7 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Yun Li
The price is ₩99,587
₩109,546 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel
Property entrance

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Great location, the staff was very friendly and helpful, our room was very nice!"
United States
Quinn
The price is ₩146,795
₩161,474 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
Property entrance

20. Yadoya Manjiro

Yadoya Manjiro
2.5 star property
7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"This ryokan was the best part of our trip to Japan! Would stay there again. Delicious breakfast and lovely hosts."
United States
Joshua
The price is ₩294,302
₩323,732 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Yadoya Manjiro
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Private Vacation Home (KAGIYA) | Exterior
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
72 reviews
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Courtyard
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
View
Hot springs
Biwako Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
685 reviews
View
Aerial view
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,005 reviews
View
Free daily buffet breakfast
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
660 reviews
View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent
"10/10, excellent!"
Brett 6-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
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.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?
Lake Biwa Canal is located in Otsu. Travelers like this culturally rich area for its lakeside setting and hot springs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?
Biwako Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 4 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Other good options within a few miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku.
How many hotels will I find close to Lake Biwa Canal?
Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Biwa Canal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Canal, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa Canal.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Biwa Canal?
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What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Canal?
Otsu City Science Museum, Mount Hiei, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Ginkaku-ji Temple, Eikan-do Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can catch a show at Biwako Hall, Gion Corner, and Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre.