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Koke Musu inn

Otsu

Situated in Otsu, 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Koke Musu inn offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a bar and a shared lounge.

L
Layla
From
Canada
We had never been to Otsu before, and we were so happy to have booked this place. It's steps from the lake, and there's a lovely little cafe just about immediately beside the place. They also serve food in the downstairs portion of the inn. We stayed in the One Piece room, which is a marvel of nerdery and engineering. These people love their fandom, food, woodworking, and moss gardening, which is all the better for their guests. Our room was designed to house one or two people comfortably, and though small, it is delightful and very comfortable. The room even has a (very) small kitchen! Amazing. We passed a lovely night in this place, and we will definitely be back when we're in Japan again. It was a break we needed after several days of wandering around mountains and doing research. Loved it! Hosts were flexible and personable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
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US$133.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Afternoon

Otsu

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Holiday Afternoon is located in Otsu, 23 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 30 km from Ruriko-in Temple. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

K
Kelly
From
Canada
The son and mother running the guesthouse were wonderful. It's a beautiful location, and because it is fairly far from the station, the son picked us up in his van at the station. We did have to call him to get us (which we knew ahead of time), so it's important to have the capability to do so or otherwise arrange it with the guesthouse host. We thoroughly enjoyed the onsen at the hotel with included yukatas and our very spacious room (had a heater/AC as well!). The sheets and yukatas and towels were impeccably clean and pressed. The son and mother had a lovely cafe with free beverages downstairs, and they also had a wonderful breakfast we paid for in the morning. I feel this guesthouse is truly a hidden gem and highly recommend it to anyone considering it. Easily one of the best places I have stayed at in Japan. My husband and I were so charmed during the whole experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
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US$143.98
1 night, 2 adults
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山水之家

Otsu

12 km from Mount Hiei in Otsu, 山水之家 features accommodation with access to a hot spring bath and hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Jenn
From
Spain
Beautiful and lovely host. It was totally shame that we couldn't arrive earlier due to an inconvenience on the day of our booking however the host was very nice about it and even picked up us from the station even tho we were a bit after the check in time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
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US$85.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Wish HANA

Otsu

Located 10 km from Shoren-in Temple, 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 11 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, Hotel Wish HANA provides accommodation situated in Otsu.

m
mathew
From
Australia
The owner was extremely friendly and adaptable to my situation, she was very kind and even let me keep my bags at the property ling after checkout time so that I could explore more of kyoto. The beds are comfortable as well as the toilet and shower facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
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US$95.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Guest House Hana

Otsu

Set in Otsu in the Shiga region, Guest House Hana is a 1-star property boasting free WiFi.

M
Manpreeth
From
India
By mistake I had booked female dormitory. She went out of the way and made alternative arrangement in another property of hers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
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US$60.23
1 night, 2 adults
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ペンションレークサイド

Otsu

Offering lake views, ペンションレークサイド is an accommodation situated in Otsu, 22 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 29 km from Ruriko-in Temple.

T
Tin Kian
From
Malaysia
It is near to Hira Station. The host is very friendly. The place is clean and with a shared kitchen. The view of Lake Biwa from my room is superb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
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US$144.44
1 night, 2 adults
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澄心小筑 房东住一楼 客人住二楼 每天只接一组客人 雄琴车站免费接送 提供一台免费停车位

Otsu

Situated in Otsu, 15 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 16 km from Mount Hiei, 澄心小筑 房东住一楼 客人住二楼 每天只接一组客人 雄琴车站免费接送 提供一台免费停车位 features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
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US$89.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Guesthouse Soi

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms.

N
Nicholas Ming Ze
From
Malaysia
The owners are fluent in several languages (english, mandarin, japanese) and have offered us many useful advices and even some home cooked foods. Great vibes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews
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US$66.04
1 night, 2 adults
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初音(はつね)

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Located within 1.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 km of Gion Shijo Station, 初音(はつね) provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

R
Ruoqiong
From
Australia
Loved the neighborhood - tranquil alleys with plenty of cute restaurants, bars, old architecture and a public bath house. A nice place to retreat to after tourist activities every day. We stayed for 4 nights total and still felt like we didn't get enough of the area. The owner is also super kind and helpful. I would definitely come back here again. This is already expected in Japan, but just a gentle reminder for those with bigger bodies that it could feel quite crammed in the room at times. The door frames are low and the wash basin/shower/toilet spaces are tight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews
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US$205.42
1 night, 2 adults
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雅

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 雅 is a recently renovated accommodation, which provides soundproof rooms. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

M
Mikhail
From
Belarus
The owner was very welcoming and responsive, which I truly appreciated. The room itself was lovely, with private shower and toilet. There’s also a kitchen available for guests. And I also enjoyed the pleasant incense on the first floor :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$112.27
1 night, 2 adults
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  • 山科站 金閣

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    4.2 km from Shoren-in Temple, 山科站 金閣 is situated in Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

  • Jonni`s Place

    Sakamoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Located within 13 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km of Enryaku-ji Temple in Sakamoto, Jonni`s Place provides accommodation with seating area.

  • RokuRoku

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, RokuRoku is set less than 1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from Shoren-in Temple.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Guest House Aoi Nakamoto is situated in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.8 km from Heian Shrine, 2.4 km from Shoren-in Temple and 2.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

  • Azukiya

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Azukiya is a recently renovated guest house located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Shoren-in Temple. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

  • 美築粟田

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Shoren-in Temple, 美築粟田 features a garden and a washing machine. This homestay provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi.

    From US$336.82 per night

  • Sanjobo Sanso - Vacation STAY 39863v is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, a 15-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station.

  • Located in Kyoto, 1.2 km from Heian Shrine and 1.1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, 宿坊 金光院ほたる庵 provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Save money on homestays in Otsu and nearby – budget options available

  • Zen Machiya Inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Shoren-in Temple, Zen Machiya Inn has a garden and a washing machine.

    From US$332.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Small cozy nostalgic house for a family or a group is set 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 3 km from...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizuan 清水庵 車庫2台可 ビフォアアフターの匠 坂田基禎さん改築の京町家 features free bikes and a washing machine.

  • Hanakiya

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

    The completely non-smoking Hanakiya is a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and a 10-minute drive from JR Kyoto Train Station.

  • Guesthouse Engawa

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

    Well located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Guesthouse Engawa is located 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.7 km from Gion Shijo Station.

  • Kyoto style small inn Iru

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews

    Kyoto style small inn Iru, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine, 1.8 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

  • OKI's Inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Situated within 400 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 600 metres of Shoren-in Temple, OKI's Inn features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple and 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station, 久宿 東山 Hisaya Higashiyama Room D offers air conditioning.

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  • Koke Musu inn

    Homestay in Otsu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    Lovely hosts. Unique and amazing design. Manga dolls, fish tanks, movie regalia it’s like being in a museum. The rooms are small but very innovative. Host cleaned and restocked everyday. Good base to explore Shiga.
    Guest review by
    james
    Young couple

  • Koke Musu inn

    Homestay in Otsu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    The room with split level was small but cosy and with so many intriguing details at every turn. You can't help but marvel at the owner's design and attention to detail. The host family was lovely and their communal areas equally fascinating.
    Guest review by
    Xin
    Family with young children

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