Katata
Otsu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Biwako Otsukan
Enjoy an outing to Biwako Otsukan during your stay in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mii-dera
You can find out about the history of Otsu with a visit to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Kyu Chikurinin Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Kyoto Adventure: Fushimi Torii, Bamboo Forest & Monkey Park
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Let us color your memories of Kyoto in Kimono
Top hotels in Katata
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
clean, outstanding onsen (6 separate baths + steam sauna), convenient location for transportation and shopping, many dining options nearby, breakfast buffet was expansive
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The front desk staff was very helpful to assist us with check in process, and set us up with hotel membership so we can check out 1 hour later.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Clean, spacious, helpful Japanese staff, numerous excellent restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Very clean, all appliances working fine, large room in Japan. Free sake was also very nice.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Great hotel, good location, great bar, good staff, late checkout, good vibe.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Katata
Shimo-sakamoto
If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Katata
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- Chomei-Ji Temple
- Enryaku-Ji East Temple
- Former Chikurin-in Temple
- Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum
- Isomeshi's Garden
- Kawarayaji Temple
- Visit Kōsei
- Visit Kusatsu
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden
- Remains of Shigain-mon
- Ritto-City Yasu River Athletic Park
- Sagawa Art Museum
- Shiga-Kenritsu Omi Fuji Karyoku Park
- Visit Shiga Prefecture
- Takashima Holidays
- Visit Takashima
- Visit Yasu
