The Best Hotels Closest to Ishiyama-dera in Otsu for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to individual rooms.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

1. le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA

1.7 km from Ishiyama-dera

MAKOTO

AED 223

AED 246 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

2. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Roselyn

AED 1,068

AED 1,351 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

A park with a large tree, a bicycle path, and a view of a bridge over water.

3. Koke Musu inn

4.4 km from Ishiyama-dera

Damian

AED 194

AED 213 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

4. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Nagara, 6.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Celine

AED 338

AED 372 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

5. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 4.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

TSUBASA

AED 362

AED 449 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern indoor pool with large windows, wooden paneling, and a reflection of trees and plants.

A large, modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOTEL ROUTE INN".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, wooden stools, seating area, and a modern interior design.

6. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

AED 273

AED 303 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a blue carpet, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden railings, and a sign for the Liberty hotel.

7. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8.5 km from Ishiyama-dera

Hiroki

AED 230

AED 282 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, lush greenery, and blooming irises.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

8. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

11.6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Launi

AED 1,984

AED 2,229 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

9. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

Chuo, 6.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Derek

AED 719

AED 791 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

dat

AED 343

AED 377 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

11. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

FRANCISCO JAVIER

AED 577

AED 717 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a large plant in a pot, and a bathtub.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

12. Campton Kiyomizu

11.8 km from Ishiyama-dera

Daniel

AED 1,432

AED 1,584 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Quinn

AED 504

AED 555 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese gate, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a fire extinguisher, a pair of slippers on a mat, and a shelf with magazines and shoes.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a wardrobe, and a small black storage box.

A traditional Japanese building with tiled roofs, a stone courtyard, and a stone lantern.

14. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Ryan

AED 349

AED 384 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

15. Ayanishiki Gion

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Oscar

AED 560

AED 619 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a traditional facade, a stone wall, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with a reception desk, a wooden bench with round cushions, and a small indoor garden.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a view of the cityscape, and a rooftop garden with rocks and a sculpture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

16. Hotel Ethnography Kiyomizu Gojo

12.1 km from Ishiyama-dera

Sarita

AED 385

AED 475 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

The exterior of the Urban Hotel Minami-Kawazu with a clear entrance, signage, and a visible elevator.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a beach in the foreground.

A view from a window with multiple panes, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a bridge.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, bar stools, and a counter with various food items.

17. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

6 km from Ishiyama-dera

Abdulhamid

AED 252

AED 277 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, bamboo plants, and a small water feature.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a pagoda through a window.

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and trees.

A tatami mat room with a low table, a television, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.

18. Kyoto Higashiyamasou

11.9 km from Ishiyama-dera

riki

AED 682

AED 769 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

19. Hotel Chourakukan

12 km from Ishiyama-dera

Philip

AED 3,380

AED 3,718 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV.

The entrance of a hotel with a glass facade, a signboard with hotel name, and a blue sign on the pillar.

Two vending machines with various drink and snack options.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a bulletin board.

20. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Nagara, 6.2 km from Ishiyama-dera

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a...

Paul

AED 192

AED 213 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ishiyama-dera

Property	Property class	Guest rating
le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA	7.8 Good 123 reviews	View
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei	9.6 Exceptional 243 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.2 Wonderful 48 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a great location near Kyomizu-dera temple and other sites and adjacent to little quaint and traditional side streets. The guest laundry was a great amenity. The breakfast buffet was out of this world. Staff was pleasant and professional. The lobby coffee shop was super cool and even had a DJ spinning one morning. The room was lovely and modern. Nothing negative about this place!"

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"Only issue was with WIFI but otherwise excellent location and great hospitality"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosting, clean, staff are extremely helpful and friendly."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Kabuki room decor is awesome! Location is very convenient. The facial amenities already provided in room were very much appreciated. Although laundry machines are available, I would discourage use of dryer due to its limited (1/2 load) capacity. Overall, our stay was excellent!"

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

Other attractions near Ishiyama-dera

Ishiyamadera Temple

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Zeze Ware Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Zeze Ware Museum in Otsu. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

After visiting Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Anyo-ji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

Anyo-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Otsu City Science Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Otsu City Science Museum during your trip to Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan during your travels in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ishiyama-dera?

Ishiyama-dera is located in a culturally rich area of Otsu known for its array of dining options and temples. You'll find 37 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Ishiyama-dera?

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Ishiyama-dera. Other good choices within 5 miles include Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and Biwako Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Ishiyama-dera?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ishiyama-dera.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ishiyama-dera, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ishiyama-dera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ishiyama-dera?

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What can I see and do near Ishiyama-dera?

You'll want to browse the collections at Zeze Ware Museum, Otsu City Science Museum, and Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan. Ishiyamadera Temple, Kusatsujuku Honjin, and Onjoji Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park and Yabasekihan Island Park.

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Our top choices for Ishiyama-dera hotels

1. le Lac HOTEL OTSU-ISHIYAMA

2. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

3. Koke Musu inn

4. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

5. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

6. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

7. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

9. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

11. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

12. Campton Kiyomizu

13. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

14. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

15. Ayanishiki Gion

16. Hotel Ethnography Kiyomizu Gojo

17. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

18. Kyoto Higashiyamasou

19. Hotel Chourakukan

20. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

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Top Ishiyama-dera Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Other attractions near Ishiyama-dera

Ishiyamadera Temple

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Zeze Ware Museum

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Roka Sensuiso Kion-ji Temple

Anyo-ji Temple

Otsu City Science Museum

Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

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