Katata

Otsu

Popular places to visit

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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

4/5(1 review)

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

Biwako Valley Ski Resort
View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

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 relaxing area.

Biwako Valley
Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Mount Hiei

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

Mount Hiei
Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Enryakuji Temple

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

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.

Lake Biwa Canal
Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple

After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ishiyamadera Temple

Things to do

Osaka Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka and Uji

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

€49
per adult
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari

€82
per adult
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

€23
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto

€55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket

Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket

€13
per adult
Kyoto Aquarium Admission Ticket
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

€52
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
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Top hotels in Katata

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is €86 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€86
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,650 reviews)
Clean, spacious and beautiful facilities from the bar, to the downstairs cafe/bakery. It was just wonderful

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is €82 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€82
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,879 reviews)
The staff was courteous and welcoming. The Inn was the cleanest place I've ever stayed.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is €143 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€143
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (226 reviews)
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is €98 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€98
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,514 reviews)
Location to train station.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is €54 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€54
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (679 reviews)
I loved the hotel and the onsen

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is €136 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€136
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,014 reviews)
Room was clean ,l

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Katata

Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Ogoto
大津

Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto

Katata

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