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Riho Chinese Restaurant
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Otsu Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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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!! ✨️
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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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minutes drive from Kyoto 🚄 Private bath in room ♨️ Lake Biwa Green Water Pavilion sincere review! The breathtakingly beautiful lake view is the soul 🌊🌅
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2026 Japan Summer Fireworks Festival Complete Guide! All You Need in One Article
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A Quick Guide to Japan's Top 10 Popular Fireworks Festivals.
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Amaharashi Coast (Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park)
4.5/527 Reviews
Natural sceneryBeaches and shores
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
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Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
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Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
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Nakishirahama Onsen
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Atami Onsen Town
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Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu
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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
Chikatsuo Shrine | Ensho-ji Temple | Saiho-ji Temple | Outdoor Sports Club Ópal | Kogenji | Ono Shrine | Modoriki Shrine | Kobunairi Lighthouse | Chotokuji | Shokyuji | Jogo-ji Temple | Otomonokuronushi Shrine | Zennen-ji Temple | Tagami Mineral Museum | Zenju-ji Temple | East Sanctuary | Nagara Park | Kondai-in Temple | Tokai Jiyuhodo | Honkatatakogan Ryokuchi Park | Biwako Flower Fountain | Tōshōji | Ichidono Shrine | Mio Shrine | Imai Kanehira's Grave | Kojorougaike Pond | Enkyoin | Okoto Shrine | Cedar for Praying for the Emperor | Jodo-ji Temple
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Popular Restaurants in Otsu
The Garden | Bbq Hoshi | THE CALENDAR | Lake view Dining Biona | Teppanyaki Oomi | Riho Chinese Restaurant | Miiderachikaramochi Honke | Nagisa Warms | Kanekichi | Cafe De L'abbye | Cafe Bar Cervino | CARMEL BEACH CLUB | Shimizu Japanese Restaurant | Italian Dining Bel Lago | Beaux Sejours French Restaurant | Aunty Mee Burger | Ogoto Onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei | French Belle Recamier Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens | Sputnic | Chugokusai Fuen | Shinpuku Saikan - Otsukyo | Wa Kitsuno | Mochihyo | Lake view Dining Biona | Otsu Uochuu | Caffe Pasticceria Brezza | Umi no Eki | マクドナルド 近江大橋店 | The Meshiya Otsu Zeze | Nagisa Warms
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Popular Trip Moments
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. | Chikurin-in (Kyoto Old Bamboo Grove Villa) — A Hidden Zen Reflection Garden | ⛩️ I Found Japan's Most Beautiful Day Trip Just Outside Osaka | Panoramic Views of Japan's Largest Lake - Biwako Terrace. | Lake Biwa - Ukimido (Mangetsuji Temple). | 【Shiga Travel Guide】A Pilgrimage to the Cycling Mecca & Stunning Lake Views! A One-Day Slow Travel Itinerary for Lake Biwa's "Moriyama to Katata Ukimido" | Shiga: "Lake Biwa and Cultural Exploration". | Like Stepping into a Winter Fairy Tale! The Ultimate Winter Ropeway Experience in Shiga. | Enjoying the stunning views of Lake Biwa from the mountain is so therapeutic. | Lake Biwa - A floating temple!? | A Sweeping View of Lake Biwa... The Scenery at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Was Absolutely Breathtaking. | Do you know this place?! Shiga Prefecture's number one tourist spot: Biwako Valley | [Otsu, Shiga Prefecture] Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji).
More Things To Do in Otsu
A hidden gem tour of Shiga Prefecture, Japan: Lake Biwa + Shirahige Shrine + Fairytale-like Thatched Cottage, off-the-beaten-path attractions. | A one-day trip to Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, Shirasu Shrine, and Omihachiman. | 1-day tour to Lake Biwa, Bei Lvming art journey, visit Shirahige Shrine's floating torii gate · pure play group | 1-day tour to Lake Biwa fireworks for limited small groups | Osaka and Kyoto hotel transfer + Chinese-speaking service | [Guaranteed Departure] Nagoya Highlight Day Tour with Osu Street & Osu Kannon from Osaka | Limited in summer! 1-day tour to Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival with Arashiyama stroll and Kyoto Baumkuchen tasting | Lake Biwa Michigan Cruise Ticket (60 min/90 min option available) | 1-day tour to Shirahige shrine at Lake Biwa + cable car to the observation deck + Mangetsudo floating temple + Omihachiman | Summer exclusive - Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival feast & 1-day tour to Arashiyama in Kyoto, Japan | From Osaka/Kyoto: Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival Day Tour | Heian Jingu Shrine + Mii-dera Temple + Lake Biwa | Optional Hotel Pick-up | Small Group Max 13 | English-Speaking Driver | 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 | 1-day tour to lake biwa, bei lvming art journey, shirahige shrine and floating torii gate (pure sightseeing with no shopping) | 1-day tour to Nagoya Castle + Osu Shotengai shopping street + Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology from Osaka to Nagoya | Osaka and Kyoto 1-day tour to Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival (small group of 13 with optional hotel transfers | pure sightseeing) | 163 Japan's viral food hotspot - Shirakawa Seishin Honten, Nagoya's renowned eel restaurant | Osaka round-trip to Nara deer park, Uji matcha and Genji hot spring 1-day tour with ancient capital pilgrimage and free time | Sacred Nara Half-Day Tour: Bowing Deer, Shrines & Authentic Local Lunch | Global 108 Countries 5G eSIM | All AI & TikTok | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Departure from Osaka|Universal Studios Express Bus, direct to the park for easy round-trip travel and fun | Nanzenji Junsei in Kyoto | Traditional tofu soup and yuba dishes package experience | 46 Japan's viral gourmet hotspot: Kyoto Gion's famous tempura restaurant Yasaka Endo | [Guaranteed Departure] Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha + Arashiyama + Kinkaku-ji + Nara Park 1-day Tour | [Japan] Mobile WiFi Rental-Pick-up/Return at Airport | Best Street Food Walking Tour in Nagoya | [HidB Taiko Workshop] Kyoto taiko drum experience | All-Inclusive Day Tour: World Fresh Water Aquarium + Inuyama Castle + Museum of Aerospace Science | 1-day tour of Nara Park + Kyoto's ancient capital + Fushimi Inari Taisha with adorable deer interaction | Nara Uji Hot Spring Day Tour [Deer Interaction + Ancient Temple Blessing + Uji Matcha] Minimum 4 Participants Required | Osaka: Iconic Castle and Dotonbori Highlights Walking Tour