The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa Canal in Kyoto for 2026

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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

0.7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Derek

₩262,332

₩288,565 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

2. Biwako Hotel

1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Ming Fai

₩238,997

₩291,733 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

TSUBASA

₩176,721

₩219,664 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

4. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Mariana

₩169,755

₩186,731 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

5. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Dwayne

₩204,081

₩231,304 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

6. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 6.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Roselyn

₩474,438

₩600,165 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

7. moksa Rebirth Hotel

Sakyo Ward, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Peter

₩363,561

₩399,917 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

8. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Oscar

₩207,783

₩228,561 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

9. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 7.2 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Colette

₩222,518

₩244,770 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

A traditional Japanese building with a modern entrance, large windows, and potted plants outside.

A koi pond with a stone lantern, surrounded by rocks and foliage.

A bathroom with a stone floor, wooden stools, a bathtub with a stone wall, and a large mirror.

10. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Constance

₩197,504

₩238,979 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a white sink.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a white wardrobe, and a mirror.

A wooden table with a kettle, a tissue box, and a chair. There is a wooden rack with hangers and a white towel.

A room with a wooden table, a chair, a wall-mounted light fixture, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a wicker basket.

11. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

lauren

₩231,452

₩254,595 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 7.5 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Christian Michael

₩560,866

₩616,953 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

13. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Zara

₩348,566

₩405,199 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A door with a sign indicating a smoking area.

A hotel sign with the name "KOKO HOTEL" and a vertical wooden fence in the background.

A hotel sign with the name 'KOKO HOTEL' against a modern building facade.

14. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

Sakyo Ward, 7.4 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Terence

₩180,350

₩198,385 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden table, and chairs. A large window provides a view of a tree outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a two-story structure, large sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned bench, and a sliding door.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a built-in wardrobe.

15. BenTen Residences

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Felecia

₩624,914

₩687,405 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

16. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Iryna

₩1,568,842

₩1,725,726 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

17. SOWAKA

Gion, 7.3 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Sophie

₩1,406,073

₩1,546,680 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

18. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 7 km from Lake Biwa Canal

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

₩609,695

₩670,665 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a small table with chairs, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 6.6 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Michael

₩1,262,452

₩1,527,567 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

20. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 7.1 km from Lake Biwa Canal

Philip

₩1,362,046

₩1,498,251 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Biwako Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Giappo Franca Kyoto	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

8/10 Good

"great breakfast"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The Nohga Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 21 day trip to Japan. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Kyoto. Great location and hats off to everyone working there. What a delight."

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, good breakfast."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Attentive and helpful staff - very clean and organized for checkin"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is good"

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

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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Honpukuji Temple

Honpukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Painting Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu Painting Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Onjoji Temple

Onjoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Otsu City Museum of History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Otsu City Museum of History during your travels in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art during your travels in Otsu. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Biwako Flower Fountain

After visiting Biwako Flower Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Canal?

Lake Biwa Canal is located in Kyoto. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Biwa Canal. Another good option is Biwako Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Lake Biwa Canal?

Expedia has 13 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?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Biwa Canal, click here.

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 Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Lake Biwa Canal?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Lake Biwa Canal is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like Higashino Station, Keihan Yamashina, and Yamashina Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Shinomiya Station.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Canal hotels

1. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

2. Biwako Hotel

3. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

4. Giappo Franca Kyoto

5. Rinn Niomon

6. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

7. moksa Rebirth Hotel

8. Ayanishiki Gion

9. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

10. Ryokan Sawaya Honten

11. Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

12. Hotel Gion Ichirin

13. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

14. KOKO HOTEL Kyoto Sanjo

15. BenTen Residences

16. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

17. SOWAKA

18. Shikikaboku

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

20. Hotel Chourakukan

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Canal

Top Lake Biwa Canal Hotel Reviews

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Hilton Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Canal

Mii-dera

Honpukuji Temple

Otsu Painting Museum

Onjoji Temple

Otsu City Museum of History

Mitsuhashi Setsuko Commemorative Museum of Art

Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion

Biwako Flower Fountain

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