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Otsu vacation rentals start at G$4,184 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

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4.8 Average rating
Otsu stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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Otsu's top spots, include Daigo-ji Temple, Kusatsu Station, and Jakko-in Temple
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14min Kyoto ST lake side house 京瑠璃
Kyoryu is a completely private accommodation limited to one group per day, renovated from a traditional Japanese house. It can accommodate up to 4 people in a 2LDK (65 ㎡) with 2 Japanese-style rooms and a living and dining room. It is perfect for family vacations and stays with friends, with a bathroom and kitchen with the latest equipment. The facility is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Karasaki Shrine, one of the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa, and a 10-minute walk from JR Karasaki Station. Kyoto Station is about 15 minutes by train, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in Kyoto. There are convenience stores and restaurants within walking distance, and you can enjoy local gourmet such as Omi beef yakiniku and Tsuruksi soba. It also has good access to Okuhoten Hot Spring, the largest hot spring facility in Kansai. Enjoy a special time in a space that combines Japanese elegance and the latest amenities, in a renovated Machiya Townhouse that is over 50 years old. Enjoy a peaceful stay in a private space limited to one group per day, while taking in the quiet environment and historic scenery of the ancient capital. Cancellation policy Cancellations and rescheduling are not eligible for a refund, so please make a reservation after confirming your schedule.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews
9 minutes from Kyoto Station / Parking for up to 10 people / No accommodation tax / 4 bedrooms / 5 minutes on foot from the station / Children welcome / Spacious detached house / Barrier-free
Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones in a quiet, barrier-free home selected from the top 1%? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, and about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. 2-minute walk to Keihan train Kamisaka station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shore of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The room is clean, there are few steps, and there are many grab bars, so you can rest assured.Even 10 people can relax.Babies welcome😄 Access to Kyoto and Osaka is also convenient, and as a representative of Lake Biwa, there are historic buildings such as Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Valley, marine sports, cycling, Ishiyama-dera Temple, and many other tourist resources such as autumn leaves, and you can feel the appearance of Japan in all seasons.❗️ I love my area. There are many restaurants, major coffee shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets around JR Otsu Station, making it convenient.😊 We have a lot of amenities, including towels and coffee.😊 As a business, I use English to convey the charm of Japan and abroad to parents and children throughout Japan, and develop children who can think of from a global perspective. We hope to be able to help you with memories that will last a lifetime.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews
3 stops, 13 minutes from Kyoto station.A unique inn where you can enjoy jazz and travel as if you were living there
Kyoto Life Zone, Japan's Freshwater Lakefront Quiet Town for Sightseeing and Music 🎼! It is in a convenient location just 3 stops away from Kyoto Station (about 13 minutes by train), but it is not crowded, so you can avoid the crowds and have a quiet stay.Easy access to major tourist attractions in Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga (Fushimi Inari 35 mins / Uji 45 mins / Gion 40 mins / Osaka 46 mins, etc.).Enrakuji Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are also nearby, and you can enjoy Japanese cultural heritage such as Karasaki Shrine and Sakamoto Castle Ruins, which are within walking distance, while strolling along the lake shore. The adjoining jazz bar and live space is equipped with a great sound system and a stage.Currently, we hold jazz live performances roughly once a month (on weekend afternoons), and the jazz bar is only open on weekend evenings (for about 3 hours from 6 pm to 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays), so please be aware of the noise from the music playing in the bar during those times.For weekend bookings, live music is free, and one drink is free during jazz bar hours. There are also drug stores and delicious restaurants near the inn, so it's convenient for shopping and eating.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews
9-minute direct access to Kyoto Station | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Near the station | Maximum 11 people | Ideal base for sightseeing in Kansai | Close to Lake Biwa
An entire private rental accommodation that was fully renovated in 2026. You can stay in a calm space as if you were living there. It can accommodate up to 11 people, but we also have baby cots, and the capacity of 11 people is for families with children or families who share beds. There are two toilets and two bathrooms, For groups of adults only, it can comfortably accommodate up to 7-8 guests. 6-minute walk to the nearest station, Otsu Station. There is good access with direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes, direct access to Shin-Osaka Station in about 34 minutes, and direct access to Kobe in about 60 minutes!️ There is also one transfer via Kyoto Station from Tokyo Station and Kansai Airport. There are restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, and a tourist information center around the station. A convenience store is a 4-minute walk from the accommodation, and a supermarket is a 6-minute walk. The area is not crowded, and you can spend a quiet time☺️ Complete with kitchen facilities. It is a calm, Japanese-style space with a projector in the living room. After sightseeing, please relax by Lake Biwa.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews
Express train from Kyoto | Pure Japanese-style private rental, 8-minute walk from Lake Biwa, pets allowed, Biwako Arigatou House
This is a detached, entire-home accommodation located a 10-minute walk from JR Omi-Maiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest beach on Lake Biwa.You can see Lake Biwa from the building.You're also welcome to stay with pets! You can enjoy local life without worrying like a ryokan, hotel, or group glamping inn.Fiber optic internet, wifi throughout the building, playroom and work desk, terrestrial and on-demand TV on a large TV.From a few nights to a long stay, enjoy life in Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets. The floor on the 1st floor is completely solid, and it is maintained with only edible oil, so it is safe for people and pets. As a measure to prevent infection and hygiene, all rooms are in all rooms!The house is equipped with a ventilation fan (no loss) that allows for outdoor air exchange and a Plasma Cluster air conditioner. We also provide multiple fans and circulators, as well as an air purifier and an ozone sterilization device.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews
13 minutes by train from Kyoto Station, free parking for 2 cars, entire house for 6 people, close to Seta Nango Golf Course, convenient for sightseeing in Lake Biwa, Uji, Nara, and Osaka
Guesthouse MISAKI is a regular house and a private accommodation.The location is very close to the Setahigashi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway and the Ishiyama Interchange on the Keishi Bypass, making it very convenient for sightseeing in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara.It is ideal as a tourist accommodation and as a rest stop during long-distance travel.Long and short stays are also available.We also provide appliances such as an induction cooker, washing machine, TV, dishes, etc.It's not as luxurious as a hotel, but it's more reasonable than a hotel, and you can relax as if you were at home.We look forward to your stay. A single JR rapid train takes you to the historical and cultural city of Kyoto in just 13 minutes, to the modern metropolis of Osaka in 40 minutes, and to Kobe in 60 minutes. From Kyoto Station, you can easily transfer to Uji and Nara.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews
15PPL Home | Walk to Old Town/La Collina | 2 Baths
📍 90% of local sights within walking distance. Perfectly located in the historic district. 🚶 Top Location: 10-min walk to La Collina: Most visited, iconic architecture & sweets. 7-min walk to Hachiman-bori: Top-rated canal & iconic Samurai movie site. 5-min walk to Local Market: Perfect for premium Omi Beef. ✨ Highlights: 4BR Home: Traditional layout with backyard & balcony. Modern Perks: Full kitchen w/ dishwasher & premium cookware Convenience: 4-min walk to 24h Lawson & free parking
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews
Azalea House on Mt. Hiei, Kyoto
Azalea House is on the slope of Mt. Hiei, a world-heritage. To get there, drive 20 min. from Kyoto-Higashi exit on Meishin. Or ride the bus 30 min. from downtown Kyoto or 20 min. from JR Otsukyo Sta. and get off before Hieidaira convenience store. The host will meet you there. Bus service drastically reduced since Covid-19. Free parking space. Easy access to both Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Rich in nature. Completely detached, full privacy, handy & cozy like home. Self-cooking is available.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews
Spacious house with garden, facing a local shrine
To ensure you enjoy the stay to the fullest, I set check-in and check-out time to both 12:00 Noon. So you can stay up for 24 hours with one night booking. YAMANOTE HOUSE is accessible from major Kansai stations with 37min from Kyoto Sta. or 65min from Osaka Sta. If you come by car from Kyoto it takes less than 1 hour. The area aournd the house is once small castle town. The house is located next to the Shrine, Hiyoshi-Jinja, where the Omizo Festival is held on May 3 and 4 every year.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews
Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari
Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with all the modern conveniences. Tsuzumi and Christian welcome you join them in their beautifully restored 150 year old traditional Japanese home, located in the picturesque village of Kameoka, 25 minutes from Kyoto . Hozugawa kudari departure is 5 minutes from the house,Torokko train station 5 minutes from the house, Arashiyama is 10 minutes by train. Prices are intended with breakfast. Many experiences available ask us.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews
4BR Tra ditional Townhouse up to 6 people/ 京町家実紫
"Private Traditional Japnese townhouse built in 1912. Convenient location to enjoy historical places in Kyoto city . Kinkakuji temple, Hirono Shrine, Kitano tenman gu, are easy to access from this townhouse. Comfy 4 bed room house has 10 set of Futon bed and up to 10 people can stay. Everything you need for staying is provided including shampoo, towels and so on. Because of this facility has acquired budget hotel business permit, compliance with the law."
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
Japanese ryokan with garden! JR Umabori Station
☆1min to JR Umahori Station! Good access to Kyoto ☆Japanese garden and ryokan ☆You will not see other guest as the ryokan is limited to one group per day☆ ☆Parking available! Good access for Arashiyama and Kyoto. ☆2 bedrooms, kitchen, and living room. ☆Washing machine, kitchenware, home apliances are fully equipped. Suitable for long stay. ☆Japanese Tatami mat! perfect for small children. ☆No stairs one-storied designed, suitable for eldery!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 384 reviewsPopular amenities for Otsu house rentals
House rentals with a pool

"Kaze no Niwa"/retreat/Japanese traditional house
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
【funhouse蘭】/private house/walkable to jr
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
SuigetsuteiーNear Kyoto St. 8 min Open-Air Bath
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews
Lake Biwa view! Sauna Villa, Max 14, BBQ
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews
Okadoya Osaka Kishinosato tamade Sky Window SPA
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews
Osaka Registered Cultural Property-210yrsEdoPeriod
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews
Live Osaka, Feel at Home 家族で心地よく暮らす|広々130平米|3br
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
Entire house with a loft in the nature of Tamba Shinozuka | BBQ allowed | 7 minutes on foot from the station
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsWeekly house rentals

Japanese Garden/Old Private House/Japanese House/Kyoto/Shiga/Lake Biwa/Free Parking for 2 Cars/Up to 6 People/Experience Traditional Japanese Living
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews
Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews
Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews
Kyoto Station 10 minutes_Private rental for 8 people_4BR_Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto_ヴィラ石場大津
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews
【Kyoto Trip Base】120 ㎡|Entire Home|3B R|8 Guests|
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews
Kyoto Base for 8|Near Station,2 Baths 2 Parkings
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews
A guest house that can be rented out for up to 7 people. It is about 3 minutes from the station and adjacent to Lake Biwa and the Hira Mountains.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews
2 stations from Kyoto, 2-minute walk from Otsu station, ideal for sightseeing in Kyoto and Osaka, parking available
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviewsPrivate house rentals

1stop to Kyoto Stn/Entire House/3LDK/Up to 11/Park
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Scenic & quiet entire house in nature
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews
Luxurious Japanese-style 1000 square garden villa, open-air bath, Ryurikouan, Sanzen-en, Kibune Shrine are all nearby, pick up from station, breakfast provided, can accommodate 1-3 people
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviews
10 seconds to the river | BBQ, pizza oven, tent sauna, star-filled sky | Private rental where you can enjoy yourself without worrying about the surroundings
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews
11 mins by train to Kyoto, near Lake Biwa, Japanese-style detached house, can accommodate 7 people
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews
3 stops from Kyoto Station. 7 stops to Biwako Terrace. Full parking for up to 2 cars. This private, detached garage house has 4 bedrooms.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews
Ito Machiya | Light-Filled Retreat Near Gion
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
10 minutes from Kyoto Station | 5-minute walk from Zencho Station | Ideal for families and groups | Entire building for private use, including Japanese-style rooms | Maximum 6 guests
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Otsu?
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| Avg. price | G$22,175 GYD | G$20,920 GYD | G$22,803 GYD | G$22,384 GYD | G$23,012 GYD | G$21,129 GYD | G$23,849 GYD | G$25,941 GYD | G$22,594 GYD | G$25,941 GYD | G$25,522 GYD | G$23,221 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 24°C | 28°C | 30°C | 26°C | 20°C | 14°C | 9°C |
Destinations to explore
- Namba Sta.
- Kyoto Station
- Universal Studios Japan
- Umeda Sta.
- Shin-Osaka Sta.
- Sannomiya Station
- Osaka Station City
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Universal City Station
- Nishi-kujō
- Suzuka Circuit
- Dotombori
- Tennoji Sta.
- JR Namba Station
- Nippombashi Sta.
- Taisho Sta.
- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Kyobashi Station
- Arashiyama
- Nakazakichō Station
- Daikokuchō Station
- Hommachi Station
- Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
- Kusatsu Station





