Shishitobi Keikoku Valley | Spots & Activities | Lake Biwa Otsu Travel Guide

Highlights & Introduction

This is a scenic spot located on the Seta River. The river current is fast here, despite the river’s narrowness, to the point where water rises and splashes across the rocks. The name of “Shishitobi” comes from the legend where the monk Kukai was allowed to ride on the back of a white deer that jumped across the river’s rocks after he found it too harsh to cross.

Access

Address

1 Chome Ishiyamanangocho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0000, Japan

By car: About 15 min from the Seta-higashi/Seta-nishi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway

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Access from Kyoto

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From Kyoto Station

Access from nearby airports

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

Business Hours: Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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