Shigari Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

At the Property of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, it is just a 3-minute walk to the main hall. You can enjoy a tranquil and relaxing time in nature surrounded by Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei. From the special Japanese-Western style rooms, you can overlook Lake Biwa, and also enjoy this beautiful scenery from the spacious public bath. Additionally, you can savor coffee made with the delicious water of Mount Hiei at the café corner while admiring the view of Lake Biwa. Relish the vegetarian cuisine prepared without wasting ingredients.

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 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.

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.

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.