Otsu Outdoors
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Michigan Cruise
Come sightseeing on Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa!Setting out on a cruise is the best w[...]
Jinbo Pearls
Founded in 1966, Jinbo Pearls is Lake Biwa’s Pearl speciality shop.During the heyday of t[...]
The Otsu-e Painting Shop
Techniques from the Edo Period (1603-1868) are used to paint various traditional “Otsu-e&[...]
Nakagawa Seisei-do Tea
It was during the days of the Heian Capital (of Kyoto), in 805, when the monk Saicho returned f[...]
Kadoman Omi Beef
Omi wagyu beef is exquisitely marbled, and the moment you put it in your mouth, your mouth will[...]
Old Sugiura Jugo Residence
The old residence of the educator and think Sugiura Jugo. The rustic building was constructed i[...]
Miidera Chikaramochi main store
Mii-dera Chikaramochi was founded in the second year of the Meiji era and is the birthplace of [...]
Otsu City Science Museum
A planetarium is located on the second floor of the Otsu City Lifelong Learning Center, where v[...]
Daichudo
Daichudo’s senbei (rice crackers) use plenty of eggs, with only a light sweetness, making[...]
Original Hashirii Mochi
○Hashirii MochiHashirii mochi was created in 1764. Made using Hashirii mineral spring water and[...]
Onjo-ji Temple (Mii-dera Temple)
Onjo-ji Temple is the head temple of the Tendaijimon sect of Buddhism, whose “Mii Evening[...]
Omi Jingu Shrine
Emperor Tenji, the founder of Otsu-Kyo, is enshrined as a deity here at Omi Jingu Shrine.The sh[...]
Zezeyaki Pottery Museum
This museum tells the history of zezeyaki pottery, famous as one of the seven pottery kilns fav[...]
Otsu City Museum of History
Collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying the cultural and historical artifacts of Ot[...]
Otsu Hyaku-cho, Machiya houses
The city of Otsu’s name means “large port,” and even during the Heian Period [...]
Old Tokaido Road
Construction of the old Tokaido Road was completed in the Edo Period (1603-1868), connecting To[...]
Izutsu Yatsuhashi Forked Road Main Shop
Visitors can take a look at our production line, or purchase some of our “Yuuko” Iz[...]
Yaoyo
Visitors may view items received from the Imperial Household Agency 100 years ago.
