Featured Hotels Near Otsu City Science Museum

Stay at Lakeview Inn Otsu, just a 5-minute walk from the Otsu Science Museum. This boutique hotel features direct views of Lake Biwa, children’s science discovery zones, and free electric scooter rentals for exploring the surrounding park trails. Book via the HopeGoo app to unlock exclusive family packages with museum access and guided nature walks.

Biwa View Boutique Hotel is just 300 meters from the Otsu Science Museum, located at the edge of the lakeside promenade. Its lobby features a live exhibition feed display and complimentary bicycle rentals. Rooms boast adjustable tinted windows for optimal viewing of the museum’s nightly interactive light shows. Guests receive a "Science Explorer" welcome kit with guided tour access and limited-edition souvenirs. Reserve early via the HopeGoo platform for best availability.

Museum-View Eco Lodge offers a "Night Sky Decoder" program, combining the museum’s astronomical instruments with an outdoor stargazing deck led by certified guides. Explore constellations visible over Lake Biwa’s ecosystem. The hotel also features Interactive Lab-Themed Rooms with hands-on physics models and touch-screen experiments, enabling children to complete mini-science challenges during their stay. All activities are included in the room package—reserve additional workshops through the HopeGoo app.