Biwako Valley Tours and Activities

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

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KABIN Taka

Shimogyo Ward

CA $2,131

per person

Apr 13 - Apr 19

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)

There was a blot on the carpet and seems the room smelt of disinfectant. Otherwise I could have rated our stay 5-star.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

Shimogyo Ward

CA $2,196

per person

Apr 12 - Apr 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)

Rooms were very well appointed for a family and comfortable for our 3 night stay. Staff were extremely polite and helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

KABIN Koji

Shimogyo Ward

CA $2,515

per person

Apr 13 - Apr 19

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (246 reviews)

The room was clean, comfortable and had an amazing rain shower in the bathroom!

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Popular places to visit

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 relaxing area.

Kanda Shrine

Kanda Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this walkable area.

Biwako Terrace

You can find out about the history of Otsu when you stop by Biwako Terrace. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Hiratopia

Enjoy an outing to Hiratopia during your stay in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach during your trip to Minami-komatsu?

Yamame Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yamame Waterfall during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Best Lodging Options Near Biwako Valley

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Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

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Kyoto Brighton Hotel

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The Westin Miyako Kyoto

1 Awataguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Kyoto

RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi

177-1, Gochomecho, Nishiiru Karasuma Kyoto Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

416 Shimomaruyacho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru Kyoto Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Nakagyo-ku Kiyamachi-dori Sanjyo Agaru Kyoto Kyoto

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