This is a sightseeing map divided into six areas of Otsu City, guided by Otsu Hikaru-kun.

This map guides you to places connected to the coming-of-age novels set in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture: "Naruse Goes for the Top" and "Naruse Follows the Path She Believed In" (by Mina Miyajima). Explore Otsu City, where the protagonist Akari Naruse lives, guided by Biwako Otsu Tourism Ambassadors Akari Naruse and Karen Shinohara!

This map guides you to places connected to the coming-of-age novels set in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture: "Naruse Goes for the Top" and "Naruse Follows the Path She Believes In" (by Mina Miyajima). Explore Otsu, where the protagonist Akari Naruse lives, with guidance from Biwako Otsu Tourism Ambassadors Akari Naruse and Karen Shinohara!

Take a leisurely summer stroll in search of special scenery and cool refreshment. This quarterly magazine is packed with recommended tourist spots, events, and gourmet information for summer in Otsu.

Now available at information centers throughout Otsu City, including Otsu Station Tourist Information Center, Katata Station Tourist Information Center, Ishiyama Station Tourist Information Center, and accommodation facilities☆

The Three Grand Head Temples of Japanese Tendai Buddhism are scenic sites overlooking the majestic Lake Biwa—the largest in Japan—where the seasonal beauty and profound silence invite visitors into a world of healing. This brochure is packed with highlights for Autumn 2026, including special viewings and public openings at Hieizan Enryaku-ji, Nagarasan Miidera, and Kaikosan Saikyo-ji.

Otsu’s eel food culture was recognized as a 2023 Agency for Cultural Affairs “100-Year Food.” This page introduces eel restaurants in Otsu City, along with Otsu’s connection to eel and helpful trivia.

This brochure traces the ruins of castles built in Otsu, including Sakamoto Castle, associated with Lord Akechi Mitsuhide.

This brochure introduces experiences available in Otsu and recommended tour routes for each area.

The "Biwako Otsu Summer Night Pilgrimage 2026" offers unique ways to spend summer evenings in Otsu City. This brochure introduces the city's diverse nighttime attractions, including special night viewings and illuminations at temples and shrines, lakeside fireworks displays, night tours, and night markets.

“Biwako Otsu Hina Dolls Plum Blossom Tour” is an early-spring event that invites you to explore Otsu City and enjoy an early taste of spring. In addition to introducing temples and facilities associated with hina dolls and plum blossoms, it also features nearby sightseeing spots, dining information, and tour details.

This comprehensive brochure introduces the many charms of Otsu, including tourist facilities and festivals.

This page features information on breathtaking Lake Biwa cherry blossom spots, special viewings and seasonal hospitality during the fresh green maple leaf season, festivals and events, as well as limited-time special goshuin stamps available during the period.