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Trip Planner :  Asia  /  Japan  /  Kinki  /  Shiga Prefecture  /  Otsu

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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Popular things to do in Otsu

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Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
4.5
Duration: 30​min
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Ishiyamadera Temple
4.4
Duration: 1​h
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Jishu Shrine
4.1
Duration: 30​min
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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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Lake Biwa
Shiga Prefecture
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Historic Sites in Otsu

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Onjo-ji Temple
4.5
Duration: 30​min
Ritsuin Temple
5
Duration: 30​min
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Hiyoshi Taisha
4.2
Duration: 1​h
Remains of Shigain-mon
4.7
Duration: 1​h

Hidden gems in Otsu

Katsuragawa Sokusho Myououin
5
Duration: 1​h
Omimaiko Beach
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Otsu SA
4.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Parks in Otsu

Kyu Chikurinin Garden
4.1
Duration: 2​h
Sunainosato
3.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Ojigaoka Park
3.5
Duration: 2​h

Kids friendly things to do in Otsu

Nango Suisan Center
3.8
Duration: 4​h
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Otsu City Science Museum
3.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Places to visit with Otsu

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