Airports near Otsu
KIX・NGO・ITM・UKB・NKM
What airports are closest to Otsu?
Travelers arriving near Otsu can choose from five regional hubs, all located outside the city. The nearest, Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), is 45.9 km away and serves as a primary domestic gateway, reachable by limousine bus in about 60 minutes. For international travelers, Kansai International Airport (KIX) lies 86.2 km to the south and offers direct access via the JR Haruka train, taking roughly 85 minutes. Located in a neighboring city, Kobe Airport (UKB) is 71.4 km from the center, with the Port Liner and train connection typically requiring 100 minutes. Finally, both Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), at 89 km, and Nagoya Airport (NKM), at 100.6 km, are situated in the Nagoya area and involve longer transit times, often exceeding 150 minutes due to required rail transfers at major stations. and book hotels in Otsu
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Airports near Otsu: KIX, NGO, ITM, UKB and NKM.
Airports Near Otsu: Key Information
Number of airports in Otsu
0
Closest airport to the city center
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)
Distance
45.9 km
Fastest arrival time
1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)
Compare domestic and international airports near Otsu.
Kansai International Airport
Distance: 86.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
JR Haruka Airport Express
Fastest
1 hour 25 minutes - 1 hour 35 minutes
JPY 1700-2000
Speed
Kansai Airport Limousine Bus
1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes
JPY 2000-2800
Balanced
Airport Flat-Rate Taxi
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
JPY 34600
Comfort
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Distance: 89 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express
Fastest
1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes
JPY 7000-8500
Speed
Centrair Airport Bus
Cheapest
4 hours - 5 hours
JPY 4500-4700
Budget
Private Airport Transfer
1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes
JPY 25000-30000
Comfort
Osaka Itami Airport
Distance: 45.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Osaka Airport Limousine Bus
Fastest
1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes
JPY 1340-1400
Balanced
Osaka Monorail & Hankyu Railway
Cheapest
1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes
JPY 1200-1800
Budget
Standard Airport Taxi
50 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
JPY 18000-22000
Comfort
Kobe Airport
Distance: 71.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Port Liner & JR Special Rapid
Fastest
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours
JPY 1200-1500
Speed
Airport Shuttle Bus
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
JPY 1500-2000
Balanced
Airport Taxi
1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
JPY 22000-28000
Comfort
Nagoya Airport
Distance: 100.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Nagoya Municipal Subway & JR Line
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
JPY 6500-7500
Balanced
Airport Express Bus
Cheapest
3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes
JPY 2500-3000
Budget
Local Taxi
2 hours 20 minutes - 2 hours 50 minutes
JPY 35000-40000
Comfort
Compare 5 airports near Otsu
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Otsu
Travelers heading to Otsu have several regional hubs to choose from, though none are located within the city itself. For those seeking the most efficient route, Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is the nearest and most practical domestic hub, offering the fastest connection via limousine bus or taxi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the primary international gateway, and while it sits further away, the JR Haruka express train provides a reliable and comfortable link to the regional rail network. Kobe Airport (UKB), located in the neighboring city of Kobe, serves as an alternative domestic option but requires more complex transit through Sannomiya. Travelers arriving at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) or Nagoya Airport (NKM), both in Nagoya, should anticipate a longer journey involving Shinkansen or regional rail. Ultimately, your choice should balance flight availability and your preference for direct versus multi-modal transit; generally, Itami offers the best time efficiency, while Kansai International remains the most accessible for international arrivals.
Hotels near Otsu airport
Breakfast
Great736 Reviews
Otsu|3.46km from city center
This hotel offers incredible value for money! It's located right by Lake Biwa in Otsu City, boasting stunning views and an affordable price.
Getting here is easy: from Otsu Station's North Exit, cross the road directly and walk about 20 meters to your left. You'll spot a small platform – I've included the train schedule in the photos for reference.
There's a convenient mini-mart on the first floor for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. For breakfast, you have a choice of two floors. The 36th floor offers Japanese-style breakfast, but by 8 AM, it was full. The 37th floor, however, has plenty of Western and Japanese options, so you won't have to wait.
Near the hotel, you'll find a large supermarket and a fantastic, highly recommended BBQ restaurant – delicious and budget-friendly.
Taking a stroll along the lakeside is incredibly relaxing. You'll see many eagles 🦅, people fishing, and dog walkers – it's wonderful to experience the laid-back town life. Staying here makes it easy to visit the Lake Biwa observation deck and Kyoto.FromUS$60
Amazing706 Reviews
Otsu|1.51km from city center
The views are absolutely stunning, but this hotel has quite a few downsides.
First, the good points: The scenery is incredibly beautiful, and you can see Lake Biwa right from your window. The public bath isn't crowded, and the views from there are also lovely during the day. This was the hotel with the best views during our entire trip to Japan. The room itself is huge, with plenty of space for multiple suitcases.
Now for the cons:
1. It's an 8-minute shuttle bus ride from Otsu Station. However, the shuttle bus is a mid-sized vehicle, and I always felt bad for the driver struggling with luggage, especially when it was full during peak hours (packed, with just enough seats for everyone). The bus's air conditioning wasn't very strong, so it got quite hot when there were a lot of people in summer. It would be great if they had a larger bus, similar to the Biwako Hotel.
2. The hotel has a very strong, unpleasant odor, almost like body odor. It lingered for several days and was really off-putting. I'm not sure if all rooms have this issue.
3. You absolutely cannot open the window at night. They should really put up a warning sign, because if you do, a swarm of small, light-seeking insects will fly in, and you won't be able to get rid of them all. On our first night, we didn't realize and didn't close the window tightly, and we were incredibly bothered by bugs all night.
Even though it's an older hotel, I really hope they can address these issues.FromUS$89
Great301 Reviews
Otsu|8.82km from city center
The room view is wonderful and quiet. Free shuttle bus between Ogotoonsen and hotel, it takes abt 5’min ride time, very good.
The hotel restaurant staff are friendly and polite. We stayed 3n and the food menu were changed daily, very impressive.
The indoor and outdoor onsen are perfect and relaxing.
I will recommend others go there, very good experience.FromUS$204
Amazing80 Reviews
Otsu|8.5km from city center
Yumotokan was our first stay at an onsen and first trip to Otsu and Lake Biwa. It blew us away at how amazing and wonderful everything was. We took a local train from Kyoto Station to Ogotoonsen Station. The views of the mountains on one side and the lake on the other were stunning and the shuttle service from Ogotoonsen Station to Yumotokan was much appreciated. We reserved two of the Kotone suites with their own private baths attached to our rooms for one night and we were not disappointed. The rooms included breakfast, dinner, and a hour later check-out time with the reservation. The staff were very kind and accommodating, helping us with whatever we needed (so glad we asked for help with the yukata! It became a cute memory for us). The rooms were comfortably spacious with a gracious amount of amenities and the attached private onsen baths were incredibly healing. We utilized them as many times as was healthy. Both the breakfast buffet and course dinner were amazingly delicious and something that'll be on our minds for awhile. Even our check-out was stress free and we were able to buy souvenirs from a little shop they had inside the lobby. I wish I knew what shampoo and treatment they use or where I can purchase it because it left our hair super soft and silky smooth, nothing like what we use at home. Our stay was amazing and we would highly recommend Yumotokan. We'll definitely visit again on our next trip to Japan, hopefully for a couple more nights!FromUS$153
Great74 Reviews
Otsu|1.27km from city center
Being a Toyoko Inn, there's nothing wrong with the hotel itself. The rooms are clean and the service is also excellent.
The only downside is the location.
It's a bit far from both JR Otsu Station and Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, so it might be a bit difficult if you have luggage or during hot or cold seasons.
Also, there are no convenience stores nearby, so you might find it inconvenient if you forget to buy something.FromUS$43
Family friendly
Very Good65 Reviews
Otsu|7.36km from city center
The room was compact and clean, typical of a standard Japanese hotel in terms of layout and hygiene, though a bit dated. The peeling wallpaper didn't affect our stay. It was my first time using a key for both opening the door and activating the electricity. Toiletries, a fridge, a coin-operated washer/dryer, and breakfast were all provided, which was very convenient for my cycling trip. The hotel staff could communicate in simple English, and even if they didn't understand, they used a translator; their attitude was friendly and welcoming.
The location is definitely its biggest advantage, being very close to JR Seta Station and bus stops. It only takes 5 minutes from the room to the platform, so bringing my bicycle wasn't an issue. There are convenience stores, ramen shops, yakiniku restaurants, and even a Torikizoku that stays open late nearby. If I come back to Kansai for another cycling trip, I'd definitely consider staying here again.FromUS$38
Good67 Reviews
Otsu|1.96km from city center
We were traveling independently, and the single room was much bigger than the one we had in a tour group before, and the environment was also very good. The highlights of this hotel: it is close to Otsu Tram Station, and there are only two stops to Kyoto by taking the new rapid line: Yamashina Station and Kyoto Station. It is more convenient to travel north to Lake Biwa. It takes less than half an hour to walk to Otsu Cruise Port, and a taxi costs about 1,000 yen. Go to Japan's national treasure town: Hikone; take the Hiei Mountain Line Cable Car (Sakamoto Station) to overlook Lake Biwa; soak in the 1,200-year-old hot springs, etc., and use the tram to transfer conveniently. If you want to see one of the three most scenic views in Japan: Amanohashidate, you can also take the JR New Rapid Line at Otsu Station and transfer to Amanohashidate Tram Station. Although this hotel is close to the tram station, it has good sound insulation and there are few trams after 10 p.m., which hardly affects sleep. We stayed here for 5 nights, visited Gion in Kyoto for one day, Lake Biwa for two days, and Mount Hiei and hot springs for one day, but it still felt like not enough time.FromUS$48
12 Reviews
Otsu|5.75km from city center
It's pretty good. But cigarettes 🚬 It smells a little.FromUS$47
Great50 Reviews
Otsu|1.76km from city center
The bathroom was tiny, only one person could fit in at a time. It's about a 5-6 minute walk from the JR station. The breakfast selection wasn't extensive, but it was enough to fill you up. If you're traveling with children over seven, you'll be required to book an additional room. We had two 10-year-olds in our group of seven, and they insisted we get an extra room. However, the rooms have bunk beds, and the bottom bunk is a double, so a family of three could easily fit. Forcing us to pay for another room was really bad.FromUS$47
Amazing65 Reviews
Otsu|0.89km from city center
The first time I lived in the orthodox squatter house, I was pleasantly surprised. The house is very distinctive. The sister of the hotel will not communicate with the translator because of the text but has been communicating with the translator. The breakfast is delicious. Everyone must order breakfast in advance. There is also a vinyl dish machine in the living room. It is very nostalgic and sentimental. Otsu is really a very quiet town, and on the last day of 2024 I spent a very peaceful day here.FromUS$53
5 star
Amazing465 Reviews
Otsu|8.53km from city center
Extremely satisfied with this hotel, definitely a vacation experience you won't regret!
First off, the check-in service was impressive, with staff literally kneeling to assist us, and they provided a very thorough introduction to all the hotel's facilities and services. The lady who helped us was beautiful, gentle, and spoke excellent English 👍
Next, the hot springs: We booked a Japanese-style room with a private onsen, and the view was absolutely stunning. The private hot spring was incredibly comfortable; all three of us could soak together with no problem, haha.
The hotel's public baths were also super clean, and there was almost no one else there when we went, which made for a very relaxing soak.
Then there's the food:
The dinner was Kaiseki cuisine plus Omi beef shabu-shabu, which was surprisingly delicious! I thought I might not be used to Kaiseki, but that wasn't the case at all! The Omi beef was also of superb quality, incredibly fresh and flavorful after a quick dip in the clear broth.
Breakfast was also very rich and varied!
The room size was also perfectly fine.
The only slight drawback is that check-out time is too early... 10 AM... If it could be a bit later, it would be absolutely perfect!FromUS$143
Amazing103 Reviews
Otsu|8.6km from city center
The location is very quiet and calm. For those who want a break from the main cities this place is highly recommended. The hotel picked us up from the nearby station and the communication was very active and accommodating (I emailed them when we were in Kyoto station in advanced and once we reached the local station, their shuttle was already waiting for us 🥹). Biwako Valley is near so it was our only planned big activity in the area aside from walking along the quiet road and trying convenience store food and using the 24 hour laundry place nearby.
The food is very healthy and you will experience traditional Japanese service (they prepared colorful Yukatas for us and we wore them for bfast and dinner in their restaurant) . The private onsen was great and you can also use the public bath in the hotel itself. I cannot list everything but our experience here was truly amazing!FromUS$259
Very Good29 Reviews
Otsu|8.75km from city center
Despite the language barrier, you can still feel the enthusiasm of the service staff. There is no bathroom in the room booked this time, a large bath is enough. The free large bath has an outdoor part but no view.FromUS$154
Very Good5 Reviews
Otsu|26.24km from city center
The hotel owner is very warm and friendly. The room is very clean. Looking at the Wuhu breakfast, there is another flavor. The hotel bathroom has a heated bathtub. Very advanced experience. I highly recommend everyone to go! 😍FromUS$42
Very Good64 Reviews
Otsu|25km from city center
The bath was spacious, and it was great to be able to bathe in the open air!
I was lucky to be the only one there, so I had plenty of space to use.
The surrounding restaurants closed early, so I considered skipping dinner, but I ended up using the restaurant inside!
The hamburger and fries made by the chef were incredibly delicious ^ ^
The washroom was also very clean!
However, the road to the station is very dark at night with no streetlights, so it can be scary.
I recommend coming early!
It felt great in the mornings and evenings.FromUS$20
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Otsu?
The nearest airport to Otsu is Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), about 45.9 km away.Kansai International Airport (KIX) (86.2 km), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (89 km), Kobe Airport (UKB) (71.4 km) and Nagoya Airport (NKM) (100.6 km).
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How long does it take to get from Otsu to the airport?
Getting from Otsu to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) takes about 1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes.
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How do I get to Otsu?
We recommend flying into Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), which is approximately 45.9 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Osaka Airport Limousine Bus, reaching downtown in about 1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes.
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How many airports does Otsu have?
Otsu has 5 airports: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Kobe Airport (UKB) and Nagoya Airport (NKM).