Recommended Course: Family Fun in Otsu | Itineraries

Route

Day 1

Michigan Cruise
Lunch at Umi-no-Eki "Food Court Oishiya"
Shopping at Umi-no-Eki "Specialty Shop Ureshiya"
Exploring Mii-dera Temple
Break at "Nagisa WARMS" in Nagisa-no-Terrace

Day 1

10:00 AM – 11:20 AM

① Michigan Cruise

Board a luxury sightseeing boat for a cruise on Lake Biwa! Enjoy a panoramic view of Otsu from the water.

Michigan Cruise

Location: Michigan Cruise, 5-chōme-1-1 Hamaōtsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0047, Japan

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Business Hours: ■MICHIGAN80 (80 min cruise)
December 7 - March 31
Leaving Otsu Port at 1) 10 a.m. 2) 11:40 a.m. 3) 1:30 p.m.
January 1 - 11 and March 13 - 31
Leaving Otsu Port at 4) 1:10 p.m.
Business Hours: ■ Michigan 60 (60-minute course)
Departs Otsu Port: ① 9:40 AM~ ② 3:00 PM~
■ Michigan 90 (90-minute course)
Departs Otsu Port: ① 11:00 AM~ ② 1:00 PM~
URL: Official Website

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11:30

② Lunch at Umi-no-Eki "Food Court Oishiya"

Enjoy dishes made with carefully selected Shiga ingredients, such as "Omi Rice" cooked in a traditional pot and "Biwamasu" (Biwa trout) from Lake Biwa.

Oishiya

Location: 浜大津アーカス, 2階, 2-1 Hamamachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0041, Japan

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Business Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Parking Lot: Can accommodate about 500 cars (Hotel parking lot)

※If you spend over 500 yen at any store located within Hamaotsu A-qus, please present your parking ticket at checkout to recieve free 3-hour parkin
Regular rate for parking is 100 yen per 20 minutes.

※Other public (paid) parking lots are available in the vicinity.

※Customers who use the Hamaotsu public parking lot on weekends or holidays will receive a 3-hour free service ticket.

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12:30

③ Shopping at Umi-no-Eki "Specialty Shop Ureshiya"

Find a wide variety of souvenirs, including famous Otsu sweets, tsukudani (simmered preserves), and local sake. Take a look and find something special to take home.

Lakeside Station Hamaotsu – Omi Specialty Products – Ureshiya

Location: 浜大津アーカス, 2階, 2-1 Hamamachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0041, Japan

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Business Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Parking Lot: Available

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13:15

④ Exploring Mii-dera Temple

Mii-dera Temple is famous for the "Evening Bell of Mii," one of the Eight Views of Omi. The temple grounds are full of highlights, including many National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.
You might even meet the official PR monk character, "Ben-ben"! There are also games you can play with him.

Mii-dera Temple

Location: 246 Onjōjichō, Otsu, Shiga 520-0036, Japan

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Business Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Price: Adults 800 yen (700 yen for groups)
Junior high and high school students 500 yen (400 yen for groups)
Elementary school students 300 yen (250 yen for groups)
Parking Lot: Space for 350 regular cars, 30 large vehicles
[Parking Fees]
Private cars: 600 yen
Medium vehicles: 2,000 yen
Large vehicles: 3,000 yen
Special Bus Tour: [Three Head Temples of Tendai Buddhism] Autumn Special Opening Guided by Monks
A day visiting the autumn special openings and seasonal flavors of the Three Head Temples.
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