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Otsu, Shiga Prefecture — Travel Guide & Things to Do

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Otsu
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Ōtsu is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 343,991 in 153,458 households and a population density of 740 persons per km². The total area of the city is 464.51 square...
Nearby attractions
Nara Park
Nara, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera
1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
Kinkaku-ji
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Nijō Castle
541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan
Kyoto Railway Museum
Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
Kyoto Tower
Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho, 721-1 ニデック京都タワー 展望室 ３階
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, Japan
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Bakurocho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8386, Japan
Heian-jingū Shrine
97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Omi KADOMAN
1 Chome-7-35 Central, Otsu, Shiga 520-0043, Japan
Kushikatsu Tanaka Kusatsu
1 Chome-9-1 Oji, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0032, Japan
Terrace Cafe, Biwako Terrace
1547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga 520-0514, Japan
CLUB HARIE Moriyama Harie-kan
3 Chome-19-15 Yoshimi, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0021, Japan
Nikubar Modern Meal Ōtsu Branch
1 Chome-4-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0047, Japan
焼肉すだく家族亭 食べ放題 守山店
4 Chome-3-19 Katsube, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0041, Japan
Modern Meal Kusatsu
Japan, 〒525-0026 Shiga, Kusatsu, Shibukawa, 1 Chome−2−26 THE KUSATSU tower1階
Gyoza no Ohsho - National Route, Kusatsu
3 Chome-14-25 Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0034, Japan
Yamasan Ramen
622-4 Furutakacho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0044, Japan
Pain du Marche
6 Chome-19-8 Oiwakeminami, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0048, Japan
Nearby local services
Yasaka-jinja Shrine
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan
Tōdai-ji
406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8587, Japan
Kyoto Station Building
901 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
Byodo-in
Renge-116 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan
Tō-ji Temple
1 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
Japan, 〒606-0807 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Shimogamo Izumikawacho, ５９
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
160 Kasuganocho, Nara, 630-8212, Japan
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Japan, 〒600-8505 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward
Kōdai-ji Temple
Japan, 〒605-0825 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 高台寺下河原町５２６
Enryaku-ji Temple
4220 Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0116, Japan
Nearby hotels
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu
1-27 Nishiojicho, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0037, Japan
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
十軒家２８７６ Imahamacho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0101, Japan
Yumotokan
2 Chome-30-7 Noka, Otsu, Shiga 520-0102, Japan
Biwako Grand Hotel
6 Chome-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0101, Japan
Kusatsu Estopia Hotel
4-32 Nishiojicho, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0037, Japan
Biwako Hanakaido
1 Chome-1-3 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0101, Japan
IZA Oumimaiko
1044-47 Minamikomatsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0502, Japan
Tōyoko INN Kyōto Biwako Ōtsu
2 Chome-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga 520-0046, Japan
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Terrace Hachijo Higashiguchi
14-1 Higashikujo Higashisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8004, Japan
APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae
1 Chome-16-1 Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga 520-2144, Japan
Nearby localities
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Otsu

Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

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Ōtsu is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 343,991 in 153,458 households and a population density of 740 persons per km². The total area of the city is...

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Ōtsu is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 343,991 in 153,458 households and a population density of 740 persons per km². The total area of the city is 464.51 square...

attractions: Nara Park, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Nijō Castle, Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto Tower, Higashiyama Jisho-ji, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Heian-jingū Shrine, restaurants: Omi KADOMAN, Kushikatsu Tanaka Kusatsu, Terrace Cafe, Biwako Terrace, CLUB HARIE Moriyama Harie-kan, Nikubar Modern Meal Ōtsu Branch, 焼肉すだく家族亭 食べ放題 守山店, Modern Meal Kusatsu, Gyoza no Ohsho - National Route, Kusatsu, Yamasan Ramen, Pain du Marche, local businesses: Yasaka-jinja Shrine, Tōdai-ji, Kyoto Station Building, Byodo-in, Tō-ji Temple, Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Kōdai-ji Temple, Enryaku-ji Temple
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Things to Do in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan - Otsu Attractions & Activities

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Craft postcards in a 94-year-old family paper shop
Craft postcards in a 94-year-old family paper shop
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604-8205, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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600-8481, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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Attractions of Otsu

Nara Park

Kiyomizu-dera

Kinkaku-ji

Nijō Castle

Yasaka Shrine

Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Tower

Higashiyama Jisho-ji

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Heian-jingū Shrine

Nara Park

Nara Park

4.6

(23.7K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera

4.6

(23.1K)

Closed
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Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji

4.5

(22.7K)

Closed
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Nijō Castle

Nijō Castle

4.4

(15.2K)

Closed
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Restaurants of Otsu

Omi KADOMAN

Kushikatsu Tanaka Kusatsu

Terrace Cafe, Biwako Terrace

CLUB HARIE Moriyama Harie-kan

Nikubar Modern Meal Ōtsu Branch

焼肉すだく家族亭 食べ放題 守山店

Modern Meal Kusatsu

Gyoza no Ohsho - National Route, Kusatsu

Yamasan Ramen

Pain du Marche

Omi KADOMAN

Omi KADOMAN

4.7

(1.2K)

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Kushikatsu Tanaka Kusatsu

Kushikatsu Tanaka Kusatsu

4.7

(1.2K)

Closed
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Terrace Cafe, Biwako Terrace

Terrace Cafe, Biwako Terrace

4.1

(1.0K)

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CLUB HARIE Moriyama Harie-kan

CLUB HARIE Moriyama Harie-kan

4.1

(1.1K)

Closed
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Local services of Otsu

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

Tōdai-ji

Kyoto Station Building

Byodo-in

Tō-ji Temple

Shimogamo-jinja Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

Kōdai-ji Temple

Enryaku-ji Temple

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

4.4

(9.3K)

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Tōdai-ji

Tōdai-ji

4.6

(8.3K)

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Kyoto Station Building

Kyoto Station Building

4.1

(7.4K)

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Byodo-in

Byodo-in

4.5

(6.6K)

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