Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel  

On the shores of Lake Biwa in Otsu, this 38‑story lakeside hotel puts you a short hop from Kyoto. It’s about a 10‑minute drive to Otsu Train Station and roughly a 9‑minute train ride from JR Kyoto Station, with attractions like Kiyomizu Temple, Chion‑in and the Kyoto Municipal Zoo within easy reach. Lake Biwa cruises and the Lake Biwa Flower Fountain are right outside.

Rooms feel airy and modern with high ceilings and large picture windows framing sweeping lake views. Suites and standard rooms offer sofas, refrigerators, TV and deep soaking tubs in many categories, plus on-site conveniences like a store and a Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Station for luggage. The place balances large-scale conference facilities with sky lounges and panoramic vistas for a relaxed, upscale vibe.

Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, summer poolside barbecues, a sky lounge, two bars and a coffee shop, plus lakeside cruises right at the hotel pier. Rent bicycles, play nearby golf, or book a massage — concierge and shop services keep things easy. Wake up to lake-breeze mornings and step straight into shoreline strolls.

Connected to a major convention center with about 31,646 sq ft of event space and multiple meeting rooms, the hotel is conference-ready. On-site business center, complimentary wireless internet, limo/town car service, shuttle options and full concierge support streamline meetings and events.

Dining options include Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serving sushi with lake views, a French restaurant and a buffet restaurant offering Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes made with local organic ingredients. Buffet breakfast runs daily from 6:30–10:00, and seasonal poolside BBQs add a casual lakeside flavor.