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
Useful free bus shuttle to station. Staff very courteous. Handy for station but perhaps a little too far from downtown Kyoto. Didn’t use pool as there was a substantial charge per person per session. Would have expected guest use for free.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
The hotel location was perfect since it’s less than a 5 min walk from Kyoto’s main train station. The breakfast was wonderful with a perfect blend of traditional Japanese cuisine and American options. The milk bread is absolutely delicious! Our double room was a good size and the bed was comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
This place is absolutely incredible! First of all it’s beautiful, calm, and relaxing. It’s in a great location and an easy walk to cute shops and restaurants and marketplaces. The bus system is very fast, convenient and the trains and the train stations are much easier to understand than Shinjuku! ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel and amazing location!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
The staff were very helpful and efficient. The hotel is very conveniently located right accross the road from Kyoto Station. The room was normal size for a Japanese room so no complaints. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 May 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.
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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


