Otsu

Ōtsu is the capital of Shiga prefecture. Otsu does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is Osaka's Itami Airport, but Kansai International Airport is an equally viable option. There are no shuttles or limosine buses from either airport to Otsu however, From Itami Airport you can take a limosine bus to Kyoto or Osaka and then continue to Otsu by train.

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  • The location at the southern tip of Lake Biwa is pleasant enough and good fish to be had. Usual mix of temples and mountains so not too much to get excited about. • Nick C.
  • In july there is an amazing show of fireworks by the lake Biwako.  thousands of people go dow no the shore and watch the spectacular show that lasts for upp to 1 houre or more. • Trygve E.
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Otsu Travel Guide is based on Otsu by Kambayashi, Denis Yurkin, Jani Patokallio, ChubbyWimbus, Tatatabot, Texugo, WindHorse, Episteme, iGuide and others. Otsu Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.