What's it like in Shimo-sakamoto?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Otsu's Shimo-sakamoto neighbourhood. Are you looking for Shimo-sakamoto travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shimo-sakamoto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Shimo-sakamoto.

What is there to do around this Otsu neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Shimo-sakamoto with a visit to Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. While you're out sightseeing, Remains of Shigain-mon and Former Chikurin-in Temple are a couple of additional sights to visit in Otsu.

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1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Nionohama, 6.4 km from Shimo-sakamoto

TSUBASA

HK$1,164 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden wall feature, a reception desk, and a bench.

2. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

13.9 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Kamlesh

HK$1,026 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel corridor with a checkered floor, recessed lighting, and a view of the lobby area.

3. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

14.6 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Sedat

HK$1,346 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

4. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

11.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Patrick

HK$1,318 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

5. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

13.5 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Seleste

HK$2,232 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.

6. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

14.1 km from Shimo-sakamoto

David

HK$1,104 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

7. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

14.1 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Philip

HK$1,132 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

12 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Bruna Maria

HK$1,877 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

10.4 km from Shimo-sakamoto

FRANCISCO JAVIER

HK$1,814 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

10. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

11.2 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Giovanna

HK$2,017 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large window.

11. Kyoto Garden Palace

11.6 km from Shimo-sakamoto

MIKIKO

HK$799 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

12. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

12.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Alina

HK$1,062 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

13. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

12.8 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Tom

HK$2,660 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A buffet with various food items and condiments.

14. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

11.8 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Nathan

HK$898 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a dark-toned reception desk, a small wooden cabinet, and a potted plant with green foliage.

15. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station

13.4 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Larry

HK$1,195 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

The exterior of RIhGA GRAN KYOTO with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a staircase and illuminated signage.

16. Rihga Gran Kyoto

13.9 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Roberto

HK$1,298 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

17. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

13.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Kathy

HK$1,449 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

18. Cross Hotel Kyoto

11.5 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Gary

HK$2,617 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

19. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

13.5 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Junnel

HK$1,302 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

20. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

13.5 km from Shimo-sakamoto

Frances

HK$1,005 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Where to stay in Shimo-sakamoto

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Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa.

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Chuo

If you're spending some time in Chuo, Lake Biwa and Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

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Noka

If you're spending some time in Noka, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

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Katata

If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Kyomachi

While Kyomachi isn't home to many top sights, Otsu Port and Biwako Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Shimo-sakamoto Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Attentive and helpful staff - very clean and organized for checkin"

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here as a family of 3. Very clean and modern hotel. Staff very kind and friendly. Breakfast available. Common area to hang out, free coffee, lates, evening sake after 4pm. So close to seven 11, shopping, restaurants and nishiki market. We had an absolute great stay. Highly recommend."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Pros: - The rooms were spacious compared to most Japanese hotel rooms. It was nice to have a more traditional tatami style room. - The breakfast buffet had an incredible selection to choose from. There’s a bit of a wait depending on when you go, but it goes rather quickly. - Late night unlimited ramen from 9pm-11pm was also a nice touch. We loved being able to eat a light meal after a long day of exploring. - Onsen access is really nice, with massage chairs available for use. And unlimited ice cream every night was also really delicious. Cons: - Having guests take off their shoes at the lobby makes the place smell like feet. It’s pretty gross since it was raining when we were there so it was a mix of wet socks and feet stench. They should at least require that people wear hotel rooms slippers. - The onsen was really dirty from the amount of people that would use the facilities. It was overcrowded and packed during the night time. Overall, I’d stay at this hotel again, but refrain from using public facilities. It’s almost impossible to keep the public areas clean and free of smells since there are so many guests."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at this hotel. Everything was clean, the staff were thoughtful and helpful and our needs were met. I want to share that the hotel smells great! I saw some recent reviews that there was a bad odor coming from the hotel. If this was a recent problem, it's been addressed. As of mid-October, everything looked new and smelled great."

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Our top choices for Shimo-sakamoto hotels

1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

2. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

4. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

5. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

6. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

7. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

8. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

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

10. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

11. Kyoto Garden Palace

12. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

13. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

14. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

15. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station

16. Rihga Gran Kyoto

17. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

18. Cross Hotel Kyoto

19. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

20. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Where to stay in Shimo-sakamoto

Ogoto

Chuo

Noka

Katata

Kyomachi

Top Shimo-sakamoto Hotel Reviews

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