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Top 10 attractions in Otsu

Lake Biwa
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Shiga Prefecture

Lake Biwa

6
4.5/5
Hikone · 46.4km from Otsu
Free attraction
Biwako Valley
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shiga Prefecture

Biwako Valley

5
4.8/5
Otsu · 22km from downtown
From €25.38
Biwako Valley Ropeway
No. 9 of Ski Resorts in Japan

Biwako Valley Ropeway

5.2
4.7/5
Otsu · 21.1km from downtown
Universal Studios Japan
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Universal Studios Japan

10
4.7/5
Osaka · 54.9km from Otsu
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From €37.50
Osaka Castle Park
2026 Global 50 - Spring Outings

Osaka Castle Park

7.9
4.8/5
Osaka · 47.5km from Otsu
Free attraction
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

7.7
4.7/5
Osaka · 56.1km from Otsu
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From €15.79
Umeda Sky Building
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Umeda Sky Building

7.5
4.7/5
Osaka · 48.1km from Otsu
Free attraction
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory

7.4
4.8/5
Osaka · 51.7km from Otsu
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10% offFrom €11.17
Osaka Castle Museum
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Kansai Region

Osaka Castle Museum

7.3
4.7/5
Osaka · 47.4km from Otsu
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5% offFrom €6.43
Tsutenkaku
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Tsutenkaku

6.9
4.6/5
Osaka · 51.6km from Otsu
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From €8.46

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Trip Moments in Otsu

The Torii Gate That Made Lake Biwa Unforgettable | Shirahige Shrine

The Torii Gate That Made Lake Biwa Unforgettable | Shirahige Shrine

“Visiting Shirahige Shrine in Shiga, The thing I looked forward to most was, of course, the one standing in Lake Biwa.”@安佐 · 28 days ago
Omihachiman, a charming old canal town you'll fall in love with.

Omihachiman, a charming old canal town you'll fall in love with.

“Omihachiman is a small town in Shiga Prefecture that exudes traditional Japanese charm.”@ระหว่างบรรทัด · 1 month ago
Lake Biwa, Japan — A Timeless Landscape in Black & White 🖤🤍🇯🇵

Lake Biwa, Japan — A Timeless Landscape in Black & White 🖤🤍🇯🇵

“There is something profoundly poetic about Lake Biwa when color is stripped away.”@IMRANBOSS · 1 month ago
minutes drive from Kyoto 🚄 Private bath in room ♨️ Lake Biwa Green Water Pavilion sincere review! The breathtakingly beautiful lake view is the soul 🌊🌅

minutes drive from Kyoto 🚄 Private bath in room ♨️ Lake Biwa Green Water Pavilion sincere review! The breathtakingly beautiful lake view is the soul 🌊🌅

“After staying at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei✨, I would like to highly recommend another Japanese hot spring inn that I have been to with my girlfriends, and the scenery is ceiling-level: Lake Biwa Green Water Pavilion🇯🇵!”@Winnie0224 · 3 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Otsu famous for?

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Otsu is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Lake Biwa, Biwako Valley, and Biwako Valley Ropeway.

What are the must-try activities in Otsu?

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Consider Shiga tour: Lake Biwa valley · Lake Biwa observation + Shirahige Shrine, Omihachiman 1-day tour, Lake Biwa 1-day tour, hidden gem in the mountains by Lake Biwa, check in Shirahige Shrine floating torii | pure sightseeing group, and [Guaranteed Departure] Biwako Valley Ski Resort Day Tour from Osaka (English Guide, 5 Various Options) in Otsu. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.