A planetarium is located on the second floor of the Otsu City Lifelong Learning Center, where visitors can enjoy live explanations and “star stories” (animations) under a beautiful starry sky, as well as three different astronomy-related shows. There is also…

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Located offshore in Otsu Harbor, the entrance to sightseeing o n Lake Biwa. With a width of about 440 meters and a height of about 40 meters, this is the world’s largest fountain. During the day, the fountain offers a…

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It flourished as the center of distribution for goods using water transport on Lake Biwa. During the 17th century, over 1,000 Maruko-bune wooden transport ships sailed across the lake, and it bustled with goods from across Japan. Nowadays, it is…

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This museum is set-up as a studio near Nagara Park displaying a collection of Mitsuhashi Setsuko’s artwork. Mitsuhashi Setsuko had her dominant hand be amputated due to illness, but preserved by holding her artist brush in her left hand and…

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This garden museum was installed by a French designer, who used the works of French Impressionist painters as inspiration. Over the park’s 1.7 hectares, you’ll find gardens based on the hilly lands of Southern France, curved bridges over lily ponds,…

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This line connects steep slopes, sharp curves, and on-street tracks over a course of a total of 21.6 km…. Rising to meet Japan’s highest railway standards, guests are promised a safe and comfortable ride on Keihan Railways (Otsu Line). The…

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The Biwako Ohashi Bridge spans 1,400 meters over Lake Biwa, making it the longest bridge on the lake. It is a pedestrian friendly bridge that enables walkers and cyclists to have a magnificent view of Lake Biwa and the Hira…

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The Sagawa Art Museum was opened on the shores of Lake Biwa, surrounded by nature and looking out on the Hiei and Hira mountains, as part of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Sagawa Express Co., Ltd.…

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Opened in 1927, this cable car is the longest in Japan with a length of 2,025 meters, connecting the foot of the mountain to Enryaku-ji Temple in 11 minutes.Two cable cars depart each hour: on the hour and at half…

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On Mount Hiei, the Okuhiei Driveway runs on the north side and the Hieizan Driveway on the south side, with the Tōdō area—home to the main hall of Enryaku-ji temple—serving as the dividing point. The total length is about 20…

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Surrounded by the rich nature of Lake Biwa and local mountains, Omi Ogoto Herb Garden grows its herbs using organic farming methods. In addition to touring the garden, you can pick herbs and join workshops, enjoying hands-on experiences that let…

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