Visit Shimo-sakamoto
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
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Top hotels in Shimo-sakamoto
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
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
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Perfect location for traveling to-and-from Kyoto Station, literally opposite the Hajicho East exit. You can use the station to see practically everything you might want to see in Kyoto. Nice clean quiet rooms, larger than normal for Japan. Don’t miss the breakfast in the Japanese restaurant in the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
