Katata
Otsu
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 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.
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.
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 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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Half Day Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour
Top hotels in Katata
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"The hot springs spa was amazing and very useful. It had different options for you to soak in from very hot to not so hot. I loved the hot pool with the cold bar to rest your head on. It made the experience that much more exciting. Overall very good time there and will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Amazing customer service. Hotel Was extremely clean, very quiet and everyone so polite. We had the best experience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"This was by far my favourite hotel in my Japan trip. The twin room was very spacious, the amenities were great, the staff was very nice. Also truly amazing how close it was to Kyoto station and how it was attached to 7/11"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"This hotel was great! It was such a nice change of pace from Tokyo. The onsen in the basement was so calm and peaceful! We absolutely loved it. We didn’t go to the restaurant at the hotel but there was an amazing French inspired restaurant near the canal only a few blocks away. We went there twice ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel and amazing location!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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
