Otsu City Museum of History

Highlights & Introduction

Collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying the cultural and historical artifacts of Otsu. In addition to our permanent displays of videos and mannequins that introduce the history of Otsu in an easily accessible manner, we also regularly hold unique special exhibitions. A document-viewing room is also available.

Access

Address

2-2 Goryōchō, Otsu, Shiga 520-0037, Japan

By car: 10 min from the Otsu Interchange on the Meishin Expressway
By train: 15 min walk from JR Otsu-Kyo Station
5 min walk from Keihan Otsu Shiyakusho-mae Station

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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: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Mondays, Days following national holidays (Open when such days fall on a Saturday or Sunday), New Years
Price: Regular Exhibition 270 yen (210 yen for groups of 15 or more)
Parking Lot: Space for 70 cars, several large vehicles
Website: Official website
Contact Information: Phone number: 077-521-2100