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A recently renovated guest house in Otsu, Koke Musu inn offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. It is situated 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The couple who run the Inn are kind and hospitable. They were helpful in assisting me in all manners. Their charm was accompanied by the unique construction and style that decorate the establishment. Quite simply you must see it to appreciate it.

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9
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

guest house AN is a 5-minute walk from Keihan Nakanosho Train Station and a 20-minute walk and train ride from JR Kyoto Station. This Japanese-style house comes with tatami (woven-straw) floors, 2 connecting bedrooms and a kitchen. You can relax at the café located next to the house. Rental bicycles are available.

1. Really clean more than you can expect, you will come to know what 'sprit of clean' is. They take care of the houese something like master piece 2. Great breakfast. Don't miss the chance to have breakfast here. 3. Great service spirit of the guest house owner. They are veeeery kind. 4. Really suitable for experiencing traditionl japanese house. Thank you. Shuji, I really appreciate your effort to manintain your guest house. I can't not forget 2 nights I stayed there. and I promiss that I will go there smetime soon. I think 2 nights is too short. By then, please take care of your health more. thanks. Yongdae and Chaeho from korea

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9.3
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Situated within 23 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 30 km of Ruriko-in Temple, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Great value for money. Spacious capsule in the dormitory. Super friendly and helpful staff. Good showers. (Optional) Bento style dinner, very tasty. And a 2 minute walk from the beach. Would recommend👍

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8.2
Very good
748 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

The homestay has a cable flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. The property offers mountain views.

The homestay is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

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8.7
Fabulous
10 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Guest House Hana is located a 5-minute walk away from Lake Biwa and an 8-minute walk from JR Otsu Station. Free WiFi is available. Hamaotsu Station of the Keihan Line is a 2-minute walk away.

You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms include a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hair dryer.

Whole flat, spacious and comfortable. Just 5 minutes walk from train station. Some restaurants and spots suggestion and public shower nearby.

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7.6
Good
242 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

山水之家 provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 12 km of Mount Hiei and 13 km of Enryaku-ji Temple. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The homestay has a hot tub and luggage storage space.

It’s a mix of the traditions and modern. With a very warm welcome from the host, always going the extra mile for us. And the host could speak both Japanese, English and Chinese. A perfect place for travellers.

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7.7
Good
62 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

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 28 km from Ruriko-in Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation features full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Close to Hira station, so didnt need to walk. It is right by Lake Biwa. Pillow was good.

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7.3
Good
34 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

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. It is set 9.2 km from Daigo-ji Temple and offers free WiFi plus a shared kitchen. The guest house has family rooms.

The staff are so friendly! The location is perfect. The room is extremely clean.

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6.8
Review score
92 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Surrounded by greenery, the lovely Holiday Afternoon offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a 10-minute drive from Biwako Valley Ski Resort and a 10-minute walk from Omimaiko’s beach. A free shuttle runs to/from JR Omimaiko Station, which connects to Kyoto Station in 25 minutes.

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8.7
Fabulous
3 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Set in Kyoto, 5.4 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 5.5 km from Shoren-in Temple, 昭和レトロタイムスリップ古民家ゲストハウス舞妓まいこ offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With city views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

Traditional Japanese house in a quiet place.

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8.1
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

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    9.0
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    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.
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    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.
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