Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 155.77JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance lakeside visits.
Recommended trip duration
1 days
Top things to do in Otsu
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Biwako Valley Ski & Snow Play Day Tour From Osaka
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Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka
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Instagram-worthy Mt. Fuji Spots & Kawaguchiko's Four Seasons Flower Tour (with Japanese Rice Cake Gift) | Departure from Tokyo/Shinjuku
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Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, and La Collina Omihachiman Day Trip (from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kansai Private Chartered Car Custom Day Tour: Osaka & Kyoto & Nara & Kobe & Awaji Island & Amanohashidate & Lake Biwa (Departing from Osaka)
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Hakodateyama Ski & Snow Fun Tour from Osaka/Kyoto
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From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour
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Shiga | Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Observatory/Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen-in Temple, Mangetsuji Temple Floating Hall, Omihachiman Day Trip | Departure from Osaka/Kyoto
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[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)
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Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto
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Hotels in Otsu
Yumotokan
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
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US$ 107.79
Biwako Ryokusuitei
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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
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Biwako Hotel
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US$ 112.42
Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi
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Biwako Grand Hotel
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US$ 127.98
Biwako Hanakaido
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Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast
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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
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The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko
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Reviews of Otsu activities
Cheng ***
2026-02-18 23:04:02
The tour was a great experience! It only took 1.5 hr from Osaka. The view from the top of the mountain was spectacular, the main terrace and cafe 360 are great places to take photos and relax. Our kids had fun playing in the snow and sled. Riding the chairlift was exciting too. Our tour guide Lully was friendly and helpful.
莊 **
2026-01-18 01:46:42
Experience: First time skiing ⛷️ Challenged myself with two skis, my friend chose a snowboard, but surprisingly the same instructor taught both 🤣
Ski equipment: Absolutely must buy ——— ski gloves 🧤🧤 Helmets and ski goggles can be rented on-site
Tour guide: This time our tour guide was Mia, she proactively contacted us beforehand to confirm the meeting location and time, very friendly!
Safety: I don't know why the first pair of skis I rented didn't fit, and the second pair I exchanged for were easy to detach from the ski boots (huh). If possible, I still recommend paying special attention when renting... Oh oh oh right! The instructor we were paired with this time taught using a "feeling-based" approach, and because it was a group class, one-on-one explanations weren't possible. Later, the tour guide Mia spent extra time guiding me step-by-step, which helped me finally get the feeling of successfully gliding 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Best MVP of this experience ⭐️⭐️🌟🌟
Scenery: There's a photo spot (?) behind the cabin that looks like a mirror of the sky 🤣
Casandra ******
2026-02-18 11:25:21
We had a great trip and everything was very well organized. The places we visited were beautiful and the schedule was perfect.
Huahua, Our tour guide was amazing — very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They explained everything clearly and made the experience fun and stress-free for everyone.
Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour!
클룩 회원
2025-12-19 04:45:42
All the staff were very friendly, and the water for the onsen was really great! The scenery on the way from Kyoto was also wonderful~^^ I want to bring my parents here later!
Cleanliness: Top
Breakfast: Top
Fung *********
2026-02-19 13:44:52
The hotel room is large enough, with beautiful scenery outside the window overlooking Lake Biwa. The onsen has towels available, which is very convenient, because many Japanese onsen hotels require you to bring your own towel from the room, which is troublesome, and you only get one, so it's gone after soaking. The free indoor parking lot has plenty of spaces, and you can enter and exit freely with a ticket. Sleeping is comfortable, and overall, it's recommended.
老 *
2026-02-05 09:57:33
The staff's English is quite good, and the service is top-notch. There's free parking, the hotel is large, the rooms are big, and the dinner is lavish with sukiyaki, yakiniku, and sashimi. But the biggest, biggest, biggest issue is why there's only one bathroom in the room, and it's next to the open-air bath... It's so cold that it's easy to catch a cold taking a shower in a semi-outdoor space. But that open-air bath is really nice, soaking in the hot spring while looking at the scenery outside is very comfortable. The Lake Biwa view is first-rate. It even snowed a little the morning we left, and soaking in the hot spring while watching the snow added a bit of winter flavor.
Klook User
2026-01-14 05:18:19
This place is a total gem. The staff is friendly. You can have your own onsen in your room, and breakfast and dinner are included. The hotel offers free pick-up and drop-off service from the train station. Its amenities set a 5-star hotel rating, definitely worth your money!
cleanliness: immaculate
breakfast: all included, depends on plan chosen
Hotel location: 25-minute walk from the train station
transport access: van pick up from the train station
Service: They are very good with communication
REUEL *****
2025-10-07 00:12:23
Location is Fantastic: Right by JR Seta Station (1-2 minute walk), making travel around Shiga and to Kyoto extremely easy.
• Great Value: Offers very reasonable prices for the area.
• Friendly Staff: The service is consistently noted as helpful and kind.
• Cleanliness: Rooms are clean and comfortable.
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