Otsu
Travel Guide





Visit Otsu
Where to stay in Otsu

Ogoto
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

Katata
While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Ryokusuitei

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only

Rip stick

IZA oumimaiko
Popular places to visit

Enryakuji Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Lake Biwa Canal
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Ishiyamadera Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Biwako Otsukan
Enjoy an outing to Biwako Otsukan during your stay in Otsu. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mii-dera
You can find out about the history of Otsu with a trip to Mii-dera. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Kyu Chikurinin Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyu Chikurinin Garden, a lovely green space in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour

Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town

Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Mount Hiei (Enryaku-ji)

Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site

Sacred Peak and Scenic View Hieizan Enryaku ji and Hiyoshi Shrine
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Biwako Valley
- Enryakuji Temple
- Lake Biwa Canal
- Ishiyamadera Temple
- Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji
- Biwako Hall
- Otsu Port
- Omi Shrine
- Biwako Otsukan
- Mii-dera
- Otsu City Science Museum
- Biwako Terrace
- Otsu City Museum of History
- Biwako Flower Fountain
- Kyu Chikurinin Garden
- Hiratopia
- Ishiyama-dera
- Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park
- Ukimido
- Saikyoji Temple
- Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
- Onjoji Temple
- Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
- Zeze Ware Museum
- Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion
- Ojigaoka Park
- Enryaku-ji East Temple
- Takebe Taisha Shrine