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.

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 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.