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Otsu

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The lake port city of Otsu has a wealth of sites of historical and cultural importance and lies within close proximity to Kyoto. Particularly well-known for its viewpoints, eight scenes across town have become particularly famous, often eulogized in poems, and depicted in paintings. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples offer some of the main places to visit in Otsu, while several museums tell the story of this former imperial town, which briefly stood as the nation's capital in the seventh century CE. Otsu is in Shiga Prefecture. Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Japan trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
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Experience Visiting a Local Farmer and Mochi Rice Cake Making BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $132
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Farm to Table Local Cooking and Cycling Tour: Lake Biwa and Rice Terraces BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $188
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Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
4.5
Duration: 30​min
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Jishu Shrine
4.3
Duration: 30​min
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Ishiyamadera Temple
4.3
Duration: 1​h
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Biwako Valley
3.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Side trips from Otsu

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Byodoin
Uji
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Kasuga Grand Shrine
Nara
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Hikone Castle
Hikone
4.2
Duration: 1​h
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Isuien Garden
Nara
4.3
Duration: 2​h

Hidden gems in Otsu

Seta Golf Course North Course
5.0
Duration: 3​h 30​min
Katsuragawa Sokusho Myououin
5.0
Duration: 1​h
Komponchudo
5.0
Duration: 1​h
Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple)
4.5
Duration: 30​min

Historic Sites in Otsu

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Ritsuin Temple
5.0
Duration: 30​min
Enryaku-ji Shakado
5.0
Duration: 30​min
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Hiyoshi Taisha
4.2
Duration: 1​h
Remains of Shigain-mon
4.7
Duration: 1​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Otsu

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Omimaiko Beach
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Otsu SA
3.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Nango Suisan Center
3.8
Duration: 4​h
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Otsu City Science Museum
3.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Golf in Otsu

Seta Golf Course West Course
4.0
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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