Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 155.12JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance lakeside visits.
Recommended trip duration
1 days
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[New way to experience Mount Fuji - Fuji-Q train experience] Fuji-Q train & Lake Yamanaka & Arakurayama Sengen Park & Hikawa Clock Shop & Lake Kawaguchi & Lawson convenience store (Departing from Tokyo)
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US$ 46.45
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From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour
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US$ 48.39
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Biwako Valley Ski & Snow Play Day Tour From Osaka
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US$ 40.29
Keihan Railway OTSU SIGHTSEEING PASS 1day
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US$ 5.15
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[Shiga Lake Biwa Niche Day Trip] Shirahige Shrine & Observatory or Sanzen-in Temple & Mangetsuji Temple Ukimido & Omihachiman Water Village (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)
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US$ 55.89
Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto
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Limited Autumn Foliage Viewing | Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple Visit + Omihachiman Stroll + Kyourinbo Temple Autumn Leaves Illumination Day Trip | Departure from Osaka or Kyoto
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US$ 82.19
Instagram-worthy Mt. Fuji Spots & Kawaguchiko's Four Seasons Flower Tour (with Japanese Rice Cake Gift) | Departure from Tokyo/Shinjuku
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US$ 48.75
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Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka
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Kansai Private Chartered Car Custom Day Tour: Osaka & Kyoto & Nara & Kobe & Awaji Island & Amanohashidate & Lake Biwa (Departing from Osaka)
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[Kyoto & Shiga Biwa Lake] Lake Biwa Viewing Platform & Lake Biwa Metasequoia Road & Makino Highland Onsen Sarasa & Shirahige Shrine Day Trip (From Osaka/Kyoto)
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US$ 60.95
[Mount Fuji Scenic Day Trip from Tokyo Daily Departure] Arakurayama Sengen Park & Kawaguchiko & Oishi Park & Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba (Lunch can be upgraded to Kobe beef, etc.)
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US$ 47.35
Hotels in Otsu
Biwako Hotel
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US$ 86.55
Yumotokan
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US$ 210.31
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
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US$ 73.01
Biwako Ryokusuitei
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US$ 211.11
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
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US$ 214.32
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
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US$ 38.11
Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi
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US$ 167.15
Biwako Grand Hotel
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US$ 99.94
Biwako Hanakaido
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US$ 254.56
Calendar Hotel
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US$ 57.26
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
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US$ 57.87
Minshuku Maikoya
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US$ 46.14
Reviews of Otsu activities
Muhammad **********************
2025-11-24 07:42:59
I would say, albeit whatever people tell. The trip went smoothly. Our trip coincide with 3-day weekend, and of course, it is packed with tourist and locals and we adjusted accordingly. Dana (tour guide), was excellent and she even helped me takes picture. I would say, tsking excursion via bus is better as you can sit and relax.
CHAU ******
2025-10-15 12:34:19
I really didn't expect to have this Miho Museum trip! The tour guide, Casper, put a lot of effort into explaining the cultural differences, history, and festivals of Kanto and Kansai. 🫶🏻 He also proactively helped everyone take photos and flexibly arranged the itinerary so that everyone was very satisfied. 👍🏼 Thank you so much!!!
Klook User
2025-09-19 07:06:19
A wonderful experience! Mitsuko-san was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide. Meetup and transfers were easy and lunch was delicious (I had the vegetarian spinach curry). The only improvement I can think of was we only spent 50 min in the Saiko Iyashino Sato Nenba village which I felt was a bit short to experience everything it had to offer. Unfortunately due to the cloudiness we did not see Mount Fuji but had a great time regardless :)
Gianne *************
2025-07-03 19:39:13
Had a great time exploring Lake Biwa! I was the only non-Chinese speaker in the group, but our guide made sure I was included the whole time—translating key info and checking in with me throughout the tour. I forgot her name, but she was incredibly helpful and friendly. All the stops were beautiful—I loved every place we visited!
Mariecelle ********
2025-07-11 13:06:07
the best way to experience long distance places is by booking a tour. a hassle free and having a tour guide managing your time in each places visited. so far i enjoyed every places from this tour. prepare extra cash for ticket ride to The Biwako Terrace. their cafe’s and restaurants accepts CC payment. i did not regret paying to relax and enjoy my drink in the Infinity Lounge. summer was really hot in Japan so i had umbrella and a portable fan.
Ghassani *
2025-11-25 06:36:36
went there when autumn peak so had a great times viewing the autumn leaves. the tour was on time and a little bit pack with locals since it was holiday in Japan. tip: bring cash and more foods since the time in bus is quite long.
RICHARD **********
2025-11-01 22:33:41
this is the very first time that we booked this kind of service. this is aint cheap but worth the money. the driver is professional and on time. he picked us up from our hotel and drop us again in the same location in the evening. the vehicle is clean and comfortable. we communicated to the driver via viber. we really enjoyed this day in Kyoto and Nara. i will booked this again the next time I have guests who wanted to visit Kansai.
Kanokwan ******
2025-07-15 01:32:43
Visited the MIHO Museum, which has a collection of ancient art. Had to pay the entrance fee on-site. Then took a long bus ride to see Biwa Lake and the Torii gate in the water. Ended the trip at an old temple; the highlight was the mirror reflecting the trees. I was the only English speaker on the entire trip; everyone else spoke Chinese. The guide took great care of us, explaining everything well in both languages. It was enjoyable and I got to see new places, but I would recommend spending more time in the Shiga area.
Klook User
2025-11-13 19:47:17
My family and I booked this tour because there was hotel pick up option. Our guide was very punctual and accomodating and we all had a great day! will definitely recommend!
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