Ogoto
Otsu

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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

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

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

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

Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience
Top hotels in Ogoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
My favorite place I have stayed in Japan. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The Onsen was perfect. I was able to use it twice a day we had breakfast there and all the amenities were just what we needed after a long day. Cannot recommend this hotel more. They did a great job and I will be ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Good, clean and comfortable stay; close to a subway station
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
excellent food, great helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Great location
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Beautiful, clean room. Polite, helpful staff made check-in and out very fast. Excellent shuttle service as well.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ogoto

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

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

