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Set in Otsu, 8.7 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 9.3 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Hiei Blue Roof - Vacation STAY 13887 offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 7.7 km from Mount Hiei and 8 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Heian Shrine.

We booked this property with a bit of hesitation as there were very few reviews on booking.com and we didn’t regret it a second! It is in a very peaceful residential area, quiet, restful night’s sleep is guaranteed which was very important to us. The house is warm and cosy as we had a bit of a cold weather it was important. We felt at home and had a great base to explore the city of Kyoto, Otsu and all the surrounding area. There’s everything you would need in a household and more. There’s also a nice garden which we couldn’t use due to the cold weather. The owner is a very sweet attentive lady and a great host who took care of every single need of us, so that we felt like staying in a friend’s house. With or without car this accommodation is a great choice to escape the crowds of Kyoto and yet be in 25 min distance to downtown Kyoto. We stayed there for 10 days and explored the whole area. I cannot recommend Sayo’s place enough! I would love to come again sometime.

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9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Boasting lake views, ビーチハウス at ワニベース features accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 16 km from Sanzen-in Temple. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Enryaku-ji Temple.

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9
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$270
per night

The villa with a terrace and quiet street views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

It was very clean, comfortable, and close to a convenience store.

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9.2
Wonderful
37 reviews
Price from
$193
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 三米-鶴舞琵琶湖-biwako is located in Otsu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Sanzen-in Temple.

Very beautiful and high end property with everything you need for large group is provided. We will sure come back. Thank you so much.

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8.4
Very Good
15 reviews
Price from
$322
per night

This villa is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Very closed to Shiga train station and Lake Biwa. The bakery at train station is a must do for breakfast! Washing machine and dry function for the bathroom are bonus!

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8.5
Very Good
58 reviews
Price from
$177
per night

Offering free bikes and lake view, ワンハウスatワニベース is located in Otsu, 16 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 22 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna.

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7
Good
2 reviews
Price from
$243
per night

This villa is equipped with 5 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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7.8
Good
6 reviews

Situated 18 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 18 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple and 19 km from Heian Shrine, Guest House CHALET SIELU - Up to 4 of SIELU & 5-6 of SAN-CASHEW or with dogs- Vacation STAY 68051v offers accommodation located in Otsu. The air-conditioned accommodation is 17 km from Daigo-ji Temple, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Shoren-in Temple.

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7.8
Good
26 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

Alvilla Omi Maiko - Vacation STAY 14692v is set in Otsu, 31 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, 32 km from Mount Hiei, as well as 37 km from Shoren-in Temple. The air-conditioned accommodation is 22 km from Sanzen-in Temple, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Ruriko-in Temple.

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9
Wonderful
4 reviews
Price from
$522
per night

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Miidera Onjo-ji is located in Otsu, 11 km from Shoren-in Temple and 11 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The property features mountain and inner courtyard views, and is 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$1,287
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $210.91
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews
    Our room containing the hot tub on the balcony was amazing. The Onsen facilities are cool but be aware of gender segregation. The happy hour where the hotel provides free wine and snacks was lots of fun.
    Cal
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $45.04
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 741 reviews
    Large and clean Japanese style room, very cozy and well equipped common space kitchen/ living room with a great terrace. Location just a few steps from the lake. Toilets, showers and bath all super clean.
    Lucio
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $251.42
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,400 reviews
    A beautiful room, on the corner. Amazing view on the lake. Romantic dinner in the Japanese restaurant with very friendly waitresses. Certainly recommended !
    HRoose
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $210.91
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews
    Very nice hot bath on the balcony as well as very new sauna in the public bath. A really good location for relaxing and visiting Biwako. The hotel is very children friendly which we appreciated with our 1-year old daughter.
    Karsten
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 168 reviews
    It was a cosy Ryokan in a cute town. The host was lovely, helpful and professional. It was fun to chat with her everyday and the breakfast was so delicious. The area is interesting to explore, hopefully next time I can return and pre-book the gourmet restaurants run by local chefs. It is nice to take the train to the neighbouring towns as well as it runs by the lake Biwa.
    Anna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $210.91
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 666 reviews
    Great Hotel and Great Onsen place with Cold Water Bath and New SAUNA.
    Leung
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $353.88
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 231 reviews
    breakfast was a traditional Japanese vibe. Hot tub was great Massage was mediocre
    Patricia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $85.79
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 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.
    Xin
    Family with young children
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 355 reviews
    The accommodation has a modern and cozy furnishing located directly at the train station. So commuting is so easy, also it’s a ten minute walk to the Lake and the concert house. I loved the various extras for ones own usage like Slippers, Pyjamas, toothbrushes combs and towels- so even if you forget something they got you covered. Also the staff is very friendly and very welcoming, they helped me a lot and were always open for questions. I highly recommend staying here!
    Mareike
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $1,286.84
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    It was an unforgettable trip. I am so happy to book this lodge on booking.com. I enjoyed staying at this Japanese Temple lodge. The food is beautiful and tasty, and the service is extraordinarily good. The most amazing thing is we did sleep with the national treasures.. ( the butsuma and the ancient Biwa. Thanks for the world-class hospitality. Mr. Tazoe offered more than the service itself. We love Japan, and we will come back next year!
    stella
    Solo traveler

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