Nagara Park – A Famous Cherry Blossom Spot Associated with Taira no Tadanori 【Highlights】 ・A famous cherry blossom spot in spring, located at the foot of Mount Nagara. ・A park with sweeping views of Lake Biwa and the Otsu city…

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The Lake Biwa Canal – A Meiji-Era Waterway Adorned with Cherry Blossoms and Bricks 【Highlights】 ・The Otsu Lock and the East Entrance of the First Tunnel, where preserved brickwork and stonework reveal Meiji-era engineering design. ・Cherry trees lining both banks…

Central

This public park is known for being a famous cherry blossom viewing area in the immediate vicinity of the Seta River Weir.

Southern

This “Fish Theme Park” was opened in 1966. This is a “paradise of fish” with attractions like a koi fishing pond, where visitors can enjoy feeding fish and festival games to catch goldfish with a paper paddle year-round. You can…

Southern

This is a full-scale ice skating rink where official figure skating and ice hockey matches are held.

Southern

Come sightseeing on Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa! Setting out on a cruise is the best way to really experience first-han d this “Mother Lake”. Guests may ride for the whole loop, or get on at one of the intermediate…

Central

This amusement center is located directly next to Keihan Biwako-hamaotsu Station. Not only are there shops with local products from Otsu and Shiga that serve as a waypoint to the lake, but also bowling and movie facilities that all ages…

Central

This mountain resort spreads out over a peak at an elevation of 1,100 m and is around 40 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange. The all-glass ropeway car will take you to the mountaintop amidst picturesque scenery. The stylish Biwako Terrace…

Northern

BSC Watersports Centre is located at the lusciously green Horai Beach on the west side of Lake Biwa at the base of Mt. Hira. It is surrounded by mountains and the fresh air of the northern part of Otsu. Founded…

Northern

O’pal is located in the Ogoto Onsen area of Otsu. Here, you can experience a variety of watersports that are fun even for first-timers including canoeing, water balling, and more.

Northern / North central

Ogoto Agaryanse is a lakeside hot bath resort overlooking Lake Biwa. In addition to relaxing at our hot stone spa and reclining corner with more than 200 seats, guests can spend the day destressing at our four restaurants and various…

Northern

Located to the north of the Shiga Seirin Monument, Seirin Park is associated with Shiga Seirin being considered the ancestor of Gyoji referees for sumo wrestling. Sumo themed motifs can be found throughout the park such as at Gunbai Square,…

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