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Otsu Incident Monument

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Highlights & Introduction

This is a stone monument built at the site of the 1891 “Otsu Incident,” when the then Russian crown prince, Nicolai, was attacked by Tsuda Sanzo, an escorting policeman, during his visit to Otsu.
Additionally, the Otsu Incident is famous as an important event in modern history, establishing judicial independence from administrative interference and spreading awareness of the separation of powers. The gate for the former Otsu District Court where the trial was held is at Omi Shrine (Omi Jingu).

Access

Address

2-chōme-2-11 Kyōmachi, Otsu, Shiga 520-0044, Japan

By car

Approx. 5 min by car from the Meishin Expressway Otsu IC

By train

About a 5 min walk from JR Otsu Station on the Biwako Line

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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

Contact Information

Otsu Station Tourist Information

Phone number: 077-522-3830 （(9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)）

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