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Otsu
Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Where Otsu sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 2
- Bookable experiences
- 15
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
Otsu sits in Shiga Prefecture, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 15 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Japan › Shiga Prefecture › Otsu
What to see in Otsu
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Otsu
Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.
What travellers book in Otsu
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo
4.9 (63)3h
Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese…
from ¥13,536 / personView details
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Kyoto: UNESCO Enryakuji Temple & Mount Hiei Tour
5h
This is the only guided tour that takes you through all three sacred areas of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei—Tōtō, Saitō, and Yokokawa. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore historic halls, ride shuttle buses…
from ¥38,000 / personView details
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Shiga: Discover Otsu-e, Japan’s Hidden Edo Pop Art Tradition
1h 30m
Explore the unique world of Otsu-e, Japan's lesser-known Edo period pop art. This tour takes you to the Otsu-e Museum, set in a traditional temple, where you'll uncover the fascinating history and themes behind these…
from ¥11,250 / personView details
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Kyoto: Enryakuji Highlights – 2-Hour Sacred Express Tour
2h
Mount Hiei, home to the revered Enryaku-ji Temple, is a central site in Japanese Buddhist history. Visitors can take a scenic cable car ride to the temple, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.…
from ¥22,250 / personView details
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Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
5.0 (1)3h 30m
Experience the beauty of Sakamoto and Mount Hiei on our exclusive tour. Start with a scenic ride on the Sakamoto Cable Car, Japan’s longest cableway, offering stunning views of Lake Biwa and misty forests. At the top,…
from ¥31,250 / personView details
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Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
3h
The two waterfalls we visit are spectacular. The first, Hira Falls, is just a quarter mile (400 meter) hike from the car park. From there we hike to the even more dramatic Yobai Falls, feeling the splash of cool water.…
from ¥19,500 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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