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Otsu

3.7
World heritage site · Sacred & Religious Sites · Historic Walking Areas
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. Add Otsu and other destinations to your itinerary using our Japan trip planner, and learn about what to see, what to do, and where to stay.
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Top Otsu tours

Experience Visiting a Local Farmer and Mochi Rice Cake Making BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $167
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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $150
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3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour from Tokyo BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $650
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Hidden gems in Otsu

Friendship Adventures
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Biwakohana Fountain
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
Komponchudo
4.8
Duration: 1 hour

Side trips from Otsu

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Nara Park
Nara
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Todai-ji Temple
Nara
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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Mount Hakodate
Hakodate
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Ise Grand Shrine
Ise
4.7
Duration: 1 hour

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Ishiyamadera Temple
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Remains of Shigain-mon
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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Biwako Terrace
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
Yumemigaoka View Deck
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Otsu

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Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple)
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
Ritsuin Temple
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
Enryaku-ji Shakado
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
Anyo Temple / Tachikikannon
4.4
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Otsu

Aqua Biwa
4.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Mitsuhashi Setsuko Museum
3.7
Duration: 1 hour
Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion
3.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Otsu City Museum of History
3.5
Duration: 1 hour

Nature in Otsu

Mt. Bungatake
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Places to visit with Otsu

Kyoto BEST FOR: World heritage site, Historic Site, Religious Site Osaka BEST FOR: Landmark, Theme Park, Park Nara BEST FOR: World heritage site, Religious Site, Wildlife Area Koya-cho BEST FOR: Cemetery, Religious Site, Historic Site Himeji BEST FOR: Castle, Garden, Landmark
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