Katata
Otsu
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.
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 relaxing area.
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.
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 culturally rich 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.
Things to do
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Top hotels in Katata
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The staff was courteous and welcoming. The Inn was the cleanest place I've ever stayed.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Great hotel with a very convenient location to a lot of top sights in Kyoto. Close to train station as bus stop. Delicious bakery in the hotel and comfortable beds. I would book this hotel again in a heart beat. I was sad to leave!!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent location, big clean room, good services.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Clean room. Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Faultless! Great room. Beautiful bath and sauna. Friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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
