Katata
Otsu
Popular places to visit
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 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 walkable 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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa Couple Plan Kimono Yukata Rental
Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto Gion Walking Tour for First Time Visitors
Top hotels in Katata
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
We recently stayed for a week, and it was a relaxing stay in Kyoto. The staff was great, the room clean, the breakfast awesome. The onsen was a relaxing experience, and we are glad we could stay during our vacation.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Good service , clean & spacious rooms. Western food items very limited in breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Excellent location, within walking distance from the train station. Helpful and attentive staff, very clean room and bathroom.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
location good. Free sake nice!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
location is superb.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Staff were amazing and the amenities were wonderful.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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
