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The hotel directly connected to the south exit of Ōtsu Station boasts excellent transportation access, being just 9 minutes to Kyoto via 2 stations. With spacious and comfortable rooms and heartfelt service, it is ideal as a base for business and sightseeing. We offer dishes made with plenty of rice, vegetables, and local ingredients from Shiga Prefecture, along with daily changing Japanese side dishes that are highly appreciated.

The city of Otsu, located in the heart of Japan, has inspired countless poets and travelers with its romantic allure since the Manyo era. Standing gracefully along the shores of Lake Biwa, a symbol of Otsu, is the Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, a 38-story skyscraper featuring the "Oumi" convention hall, one of the largest in Japan. Designed by Kenzo Tange, a renowned architect who was among the first Japanese to gain global recognition, the hotel offers 529 guest rooms, all facing Lake Biwa. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay while admiring the ever-changing seasonal beauty of the lake's surface.

A resort hotel offering stunning lake views from your room. Relax in your room while enjoying the breathtaking view of Lake Biwa right in front of you. The restaurant serves dishes made with local ingredients from Shiga. The natural Onsen (large public bath) also features an open-air bath. Conveniently located just 10 minutes by JR train from Kyoto Station to JR Otsu Station, with a free shuttle bus available, this is a perfect getaway to experience relaxation and tranquility in an extraordinary setting.

Ōtsu City, the prefectural capital of the Lake Country, features tourist attractions such as Enryakuji Temple, Ōtsu Port, Mount Hiei, and Lake Biwa.Approximately a 5-minute walk from the north exit of JR Ōtsu Station.Located near the government office district, you can also take a leisurely walk to Hama-Ōtsu.Only about 10 minutes by train to Kyoto. Excellent access for both business and sightseeing.

The Calendar Hotel is a stylish capsule hostel located within the multi-purpose facility 'The Calendar' in Otsu, which integrates with the local community and serves as a communication hub. It includes dining, a bar, and a living-style raised area. With a secure card key system, it is an ideal base for sightseeing and business in Shiga and Kansai.

Located on the expansive grounds of Mount Nagara's hillside in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is Enryakuji Temple (Miidera), boasting a 1,300-year history. Since the Heian period, it has been regarded as one of the four great temples alongside Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji, and Enryaku-ji. The temple holds 64 national treasures and 720 important cultural properties and has historical ties with notable warlords such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Mouri Terumoto. Within the grounds of Miidera stands "Myogon-in," a structure with over 400 years of history that has recently served an essential role as a monk's quarters. Now available for use as accommodation for one group per day only. This private space offers exclusive use of an entire building along with opportunities for training or various experiences. ・Land area: Approximately 807 sqm (including Japanese garden and gazebo) ・Facility: 3LDK + Buddhist room (approximately 176.16 sqm)

This Hotel is a renovated collection of traditional townhouses located in the central arcade shopping district and along the old Tokaido road in Otsu. It was established with the aim of showcasing Otsu's charm to many visitors and revitalizing the local shopping district. The seven townhouses, each over 100 years old, have been comfortably renovated to ensure they can be used for another century. The interiors feature Scandinavian furniture, creating a luxurious and relaxing space that blends Japanese and Nordic styles. There are five whole-house rental types and two room-divided types with a total of eight rooms available.

Just steps from the approach to Nanzen-ji Temple, you will find Yachiyo, an inn offering Kyoto cuisine and a beautiful garden. The main entrance is marked by an impressive large lantern. Passing through the gate, guests are welcomed by a meticulously maintained courtyard garden and seasonal flowers.The property consists of the Main Building and an Annex. From the guest rooms in the Main Building, you can enjoy views of a garden designed by the renowned landscape artist Jihei Ogawa, also known as "Ueji," as well as the seasonally adorned Higashiyama area. Walking through the charming long corridor leads to a modern yet traditional Japanese space.The Annex features an elegant Japanese-style room with 12.5 tatami mats and striking Kyoto karakami paper designs, providing ample space for families to relax comfortably.

A Kyoto dining and Accommodation experience in Kikusui, renewed through heritage and evolution This space has been reborn by preserving the value and atmosphere built over time while embracing evolution suited to the present day. Through “Refurbish”—not mere “restoration,” but a thoughtful renewal that retains what already exists, refines it, and makes it new—we have introduced fresh approaches that significantly reshape the image of Kikusui. For example, while rooted in Japanese aesthetics, the space has been redesigned so you can enjoy it without removing your shoes. We have also added a wood deck where you can do more than simply view the garden—spend time feeling at one with its greenery. Even as it changes, we have created a dining and Accommodation setting where you can savor Kyoto’s distinctive charm. Enjoy a luxurious stay as modern art and interiors blend with traditional Japanese design, revealing subtle beauty and refined character throughout.

A serene retreat defined by generous space and quiet. Stay amid décor that harmonizes with nature and experience Kyoto’s living sense of beauty.In Kyoto’s Okazaki district—where culture and tranquility are part of everyday life—Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei offers a stay that lets you encounter Kyoto aesthetics alive in the present, embraced by calm and open space.Okazaki is a cultural area dotted with temples and shrines such as Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Shrine, as well as the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.The refined sensibilities passed down through generations still quietly live on in daily life here.Listen to the gentle sound of water along the Lake Biwa Canal and the Philosopher’s Path, and enjoy moments of clarity within the stillness that fills nearby temples. Each visit reveals a new expression of seasonal beauty in the garden.Located next to Shinshu Otani-ha Okazaki Betsuin (Higashi Honganji Okazaki Betsuin), said to be on the site of Saint Shinran’s former hermitage, this setting lets you feel close to its historic main hall and the lush nature of its grounds.Of 60 rooms in total, 8 are suites with balconies—offering relaxing moments alongside scenery unique to Okazaki.Throughout the Hotel, works by “GO ON,” a project unit formed by six successors carrying on Kyoto’s traditional crafts, are featured throughout—inviting you to sense Kyoto aesthetics alive today where heritage and innovation intersect.On the first floor restaurant, enjoy innovative French cuisine inspired by Kyoto’s seasons while overlooking the garden.

Exclusive accommodation for one group per day (recommended for up to 3 people, maximum capacity of 5). From late May to mid-June, fireflies illuminate the garden stream, creating a magical scene. In spring, enjoy cherry blossoms; in autumn, admire the stunning fall foliage. Relax and rejuvenate your body and mind in this extraordinary temple setting. Spend your time gazing at the garden and embracing a slower pace of life, participate in Buddhist experience programs or workshops by visiting instructors, or indulge in luxurious meals prepared by various guest chefs for an unforgettable journey. Enjoy a personalized temple experience tailored to your desires.

Just 5 minutes by train from JR Kyoto Station or Otsu Station, yet quiet and uncrowded! Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk via an underground passage from JR, Keihan, and Kyoto Municipal Subway Yamashina Station. The interior features a design inspired by Kyoto's artistic heritage and the Western-style architecture of the Taisho era, with a lobby themed around "Kyoto & Taisho Romance," offering a unique perspective on Kyoto. Breakfast is served in a buffet style with Japanese and Western dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients from Kyoto and Shiga, crafted by our proud chefs. The Facility also includes women-only bathing areas and banquet halls. Easily accessible to attractions such as Bishamondo Temple, the World Heritage sites of Daigoji Temple and Byodoin Temple, making it an ideal base for exploring not only Kyoto but also Shiga and Nara. Make Hotel Sanraku Yamashina your base to enjoy an unforgettable journey through the rich history of Kyoto!

A friendly Hotel located near the Higashiyama area, rich in Kyoto's atmosphere and ideal for sightseeing to Nanzenji and Ginkakuji. The guest rooms are designed with calm colors and a neat layout, and breakfast is served openly in the café restaurant. For lunch and dinner, a Japanese restaurant is available to enjoy Kyoto cuisine and kaiseki. A free shuttle bus operates from Kyoto Station, allowing for worry-free transportation of luggage.

"Guest House Aoi Nakamoto" is located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, near the Philosopher's Path. The guest house is situated along Shirakawa Street, which is relatively quiet. The nearest bus stop, "Kinrin Shako-mae," is very convenient for sightseeing in Kyoto. From here, you can explore almost all of Kyoto. With just one bus ride, you can visit major tourist attractions such as Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, and Nijo Castle. Additionally, you can make full use of the "Subway & Bus One-Day Pass" to enjoy extensive sightseeing. For those arriving by car, there are many coin-operated parking lots available, including "Times Philosopher's Path." We strive to support your active sightseeing, business, or studies in Kyoto.