Biwa Lake — Attraction in Otsu

We came early in the morning to look at the lake and surrounding mountains. The mists here and off in the distance add to the tranquility of the location. It is much quieter in Otsu than Kyoto, and that can be a pleasant escape for travellers. The lake is very large and you would only need to walk around it for as long as you feel the desire to. It is close to multiple...

The largest fresh water lake in Japan is worth a visit, but there's not much going on tbh, except for the lake cruises if you're into that. There a cafe offering nice views of the lake including the "rainbow making 🌈 fountain" which is pretty cool. It's a vast area so be prepared to walk a lot! Lake Biwa Canal nearby is very picturesque too and...

Came for the fireworks festival 8/8/2024. A whole lot of people, make sure to buy “seats” in advance — we got them the day before so were sitting on the rocks. A lot of delicious festival street food and the most magical fireworks I ever saw in my life. Perfect...