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![[Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture] The paradise-themed illumination is back and better than ever this year (decorated with wind chimes...](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi6e224x9a6cdd7uB0B6_W_320_0_R5.jpg?proc=source/trip)
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[Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture] The paradise-themed illumination is back and better than ever this year (decorated with wind chimes...
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Clear Blue Waves, Gentle Breeze, and Serene Lakeside Dreams at Japan's Largest Lake
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Do you know this place?! Shiga Prefecture's number one tourist spot: Biwako Valley
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Shiga｜An INFP's Autumn Walk at Miidera Temple
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![[Shiga/Luxurious hot spring inn] The only special room with an open-air bath!! ✨️](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi5n224x8xmfcsb9CF08_W_320_0_R5.jpg?proc=source/trip)
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[Shiga/Luxurious hot spring inn] The only special room with an open-air bath!! ✨️
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I'll tell you what no one else will tell you! Complete guide to the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival ※Things to be aware of at Yumemigaoka Observatory🎇
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☁️ A mountaintop cafe with a 360° view of Lake Biwa, as beautiful as Switzerland, Japan 🇯🇵
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4 Recommended Cities for the Best Fireworks in Japan.
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Best of Otsu
Popular Best Things to Do Near Otsu
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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Otsu
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
4.4/5633 Review
Kyoto Railway Museum
4.8/5331 Review
Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary "Discover U!!!"
4.6/523 Review
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Otsu
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Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
4.5/527 Review
Natural sceneryBeaches and shores
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
4.7/5379 Review
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Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
4.6/5145 Review
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
4.6/5147 Review
Nakishirahama Onsen
4.8/519 Review
Atami Onsen
4.7/563 Review
Okuhida Onsengo
4.9/516 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Otsu
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Exhibitions & events | Concerts | Performances | Exhibitions | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Hiking | Parks | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Otsu
Tōshōji | Jogo-ji Temple | Otomonokuronushi Shrine | Zennen-ji Temple | Shozenji | Road Sign At Sakamoto | Eijun-ji | Mausoleum of Emperor Kōbun | Michigan Cruise (Otsu Port / Lake Biwa Kisen) | Myotoku-in Temple | Enkyoin | Kinoshita Museum | Tagami Mineral Museum | Jodo-ji Temple | Biwako Flower Fountain | Nakamura Hachimangu | Tsukimitei | Lover's Sanctuary | Katataogotokogan Park | Hyakutai Kannon Hall | Kobunairi Lighthouse | Mio Shrine | Chikatsuo Shrine | Saiho-ji Temple | Kogenji | Kaizo-ji Temple | Seta Golf Course | Ono Shrine | Muryoin | Zenju-ji Temple
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Popular Restaurants in Otsu
Riho Chinese Restaurant | Miiderachikaramochi Honke | Cafe Bar Cervino | Ristorante Lago | Shinpuku Saikan - Otsukyo | Mochihyo | La Pietra | The Garden | Omi Beef Specialty Restaurant Matsukiya Main Store | Kaneyo | Tsuruki-soba | French Belle Recamier Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens | The Meshiya Otsu Zeze | Sputnic | Nikubar – Modern Meal (Otsu Branch) | Nagisa An | Kappa Sushi | Hiyoshi Soba | Wa Kitsuno | Kusutaro | CARMEL BEACH CLUB | Shimizu Japanese Restaurant | Ataka Hanten Hamaotsu | Joyfull | Hoshino Coffee Ōtsu Beppo | Italian Dining Bel Lago | Nikubar – Modern Meal (Otsu Branch) | Nagisa An | Kappa Sushi | Hiyoshi Soba
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Popular Trip Moments
☁️ A mountaintop cafe with a 360° view of Lake Biwa, as beautiful as Switzerland, Japan 🇯🇵 | 4 recommended cities in Japan to see the best fireworks displays 🇯🇵 | Take a journey from Yase, Kyoto, via cable car and ropeway to the World Heritage site, Hieizan Enryakuji Temple. | A budget-friendly 2-day Japan itinerary for around 3,000 per person is here | Escape to Tokyo's Wabi-sabi Hidden Gems: A Century-Old Haiku Rendezvous at Fukutoku-zaka and Bashō-an. | [Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture] The paradise-themed illumination is back and better than ever this year (decorated with wind chimes... | [Shiga] Elegant Autumn Foliage at the Sacred Site of The Tale of Genji! Exploring Ishiyama-dera Temple in Omi. | TLDR | Biwako Onsen Ryokan | Biwako Ryokusui-tei ♨️ | Japan 2-day tour for about 3k per person, enjoy to the fullest | The Ultimate Guide to 2026 Japan Fireworks Festival Schedules. | 2026 Osaka & Kansai Fireworks Festivals Ultimate Guide. | minutes drive from Kyoto 🚄 Private bath in room ♨️ Lake Biwa Green Water Pavilion sincere review! The breathtakingly beautiful lake view is the soul 🌊🌅 | 2026 Japan Summer Fireworks Festival Complete Guide! All You Need in One Article | A Quick Guide to Japan's Top 10 Popular Fireworks Festivals. | A panoramic view of Lake Biwa | You must try Omi beef when traveling to Shiga Prefecture. | Afternoon sunlight filters through the leaves of the old banyan tree, scattering shards of golden light across the alleyway, where an old-school barber stand sits beneath, the barber's hand. | A historic temple associated with Murasaki Shikibu. | Strolling slowly along the rocky stream bank, the stones at my feet have been polished perfectly smooth by thousands of years of flowing water, their varying patterns looking as though they were hand-drawn by time itself. | Clear Blue Waves, Gentle Breeze, and Serene Lakeside Dreams at Japan's Largest Lake | 2026 Japan Fireworks Festival Awards: These 7 Shows Are Breathtaking! | This itinerary spans Minoh City in Osaka, Kyoto, and Otsu City in Shiga, moving from ancient temples and Japanese gardens to lakeside beauty, for total relaxation. | [Shiga Prefecture] A Spectacular View Floating on Lake Biwa! Ukimido Hall. | [Shiga Prefecture] Absolutely Delicious Omi Beef Hitsumabushi! | [Shiga Prefecture] It's No Wonder People Keep Coming Back! An Inn with Highly Satisfying Hot Springs and Food.. | Biwako Valley Ski Resort, Osaka. | [Shiga Prefecture] 5 Spots for a Relaxing Adult Getaway to Lake Biwa.
More Things To Do in Otsu
Shiga tour: Biwako Valley · Lake Biwa terrace + Shirahige Shrine, Omihachiman 1-day tour M | Lake Biwa 1-day tour, hidden gem in the mountains by Lake Biwa, check in Shirahige Shrine floating torii | pure sightseeing group | Lake Biwa Michigan Cruise Ticket (60 min/90 min option available) | Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine + Biwako Valley cable car + Omihachiman 1-day tour | [Guaranteed Departure] Nagoya Highlight Day Tour with Osu Street & Osu Kannon from Osaka | 1-day tour to Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine and Omihachiman in Shiga, Japan | 1-day tour to lake biwa, bei lvming art journey, shirahige shrine and floating torii gate (pure sightseeing with no shopping) | Private charter 1-day tour to Lake Biwa Shirahige in Japan with dedicated transfer | Customize your itinerary | Kansai Shiga Tour: MIHO MUSEUM + Old Chikurin-in + Shirahige Shrine, Enjoy the Scenic Views of Lake Biwa | Hieizan, Enryakuji & Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: Guided Day Tour | 1-day tour to Nagoya Castle + Osu Shotengai shopping street + Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology from Osaka to Nagoya | [Guaranteed Departure] Autumn Shiga Hachiman-bori & Metasequoia Tour from Osaka | Japan SoftBank 4G/5G eSIM | TikTok & ChatGPT Available | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Global (77 Countries) 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps/TikTok/ChatGPT | Data Plan | 24-Hour Billing | 1–7 Days | QR code | 5G/4G eSIM in 8 Asian countries | Multi-network support, supports All AI & TikTok | 500MB/day - 50GB total | 1-30 days | 24-hour billing | QR code | Kyoto Karen Fushimi Inari | Kimono rental + hairstyling (female) | Kyoto Foodie Night Tour | Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Bay, Miyama with lunch Day Trip | Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing | 1-day tour to Nara Park, Uji and hot springs in Japan | Osaka Go-Kart Tour – Drive Through Osaka | Osaka universal studios Japan trip moments[Osaka trendy fun + photography service + fantasy amusement + citywide childlike fun + admission ticket booking available] | Kyoto: Gion & Geisha District Night Time Walking Tour | One-day bar hopping experience at 5 bars in Osaka Minami district - includes admission ticket & drinks (exclusive for overseas visitors) | Kyoto: Maiko Makeover and Photoshoot Experience | From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour | Osaka 1-day tour | Osaka Castle Park + Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street + Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu | 4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef | Nara City Highlights Shared Group or Private Cross Bike Tour | Osaka, Japan: Point-to-point transfer/custom private charter at Kansai airport or train station