Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1TWD = 4.99JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance lakeside visits.
Recommended trip duration
1 days
Top things to do in Otsu
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Biwako Valley Ski & Snow Play Day Tour From Osaka
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NT$ 1,254
Biwako Valley Ski Resort Day Tour from Kyoto
English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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NT$ 1,564
[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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NT$ 1,565
Hakodateyama Ski & Snow Fun Tour from Osaka/Kyoto
Beginner-friendly
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NT$ 1,755
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From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour
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NT$ 1,504
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Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka
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NT$ 1,203
Kansai Private Chartered Car Custom Day Tour: Osaka & Kyoto & Nara & Kobe & Awaji Island & Amanohashidate & Lake Biwa (Departing from Osaka)
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
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Private group
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NT$ 9,626
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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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NT$ 1,705
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Shiga | Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Observatory/Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen-in Temple, Mangetsuji Temple Floating Hall, Omihachiman Day Trip | Departure from Osaka/Kyoto
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NT$ 1,705
Mt. Fuji 4-9 Person Small Group Tour | Oshino Hakkai · Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway · Lawson Convenience Store | Includes Matcha Experience | Departs from Tokyo or Kawaguchiko
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
NT$ 2,143
Lake Biwa Observatory & Lake Biwa Metasequoia Avenue & Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa & Shirahige Shrine Day Trip (From Osaka/Kyoto)
English guided
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NT$ 1,684
Keihan Railway OTSU SIGHTSEEING PASS 1day
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NT$ 160
Hotels in Otsu
Yumotokan
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NT$ 6,566
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
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NT$ 3,523
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
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NT$ 911
Biwako Ryokusuitei
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NT$ 6,596
Biwako Hotel
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NT$ 3,551
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
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NT$ 6,646
NT$ 6,803
Biwako Grand Hotel
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NT$ 3,989
Biwako Hanakaido
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NT$ 8,784
Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi
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NT$ 5,103
IZA oumimaiko
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NT$ 12,870
The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko
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NT$ 2,517
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
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NT$ 1,813
Reviews of Otsu activities
Klook 用戶
2026-01-15 04:30:49
Although the bus ride was a bit long, it was so lucky to see the snow and experience snowfall. Having coffee at the cafe, enjoying the snow scene outside Lake Biwa with the heater on, was very relaxing. Playing with snowboards or just playing in the snow outdoors was also great fun. The price and the tour guide were both reasonable, and the tour guide was also nice. Anyone who wants to go skiing, play in the snow, or see snow scenery can give it a try.
莊 **
2026-01-18 01:46:42
Experience: First time skiing ⛷️ Challenged myself with two skis, my friend chose a snowboard, but surprisingly the same instructor taught both 🤣
Ski equipment: Absolutely must buy ——— ski gloves 🧤🧤 Helmets and ski goggles can be rented on-site
Tour guide: This time our tour guide was Mia, she proactively contacted us beforehand to confirm the meeting location and time, very friendly!
Safety: I don't know why the first pair of skis I rented didn't fit, and the second pair I exchanged for were easy to detach from the ski boots (huh). If possible, I still recommend paying special attention when renting... Oh oh oh right! The instructor we were paired with this time taught using a "feeling-based" approach, and because it was a group class, one-on-one explanations weren't possible. Later, the tour guide Mia spent extra time guiding me step-by-step, which helped me finally get the feeling of successfully gliding 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Best MVP of this experience ⭐️⭐️🌟🌟
Scenery: There's a photo spot (?) behind the cabin that looks like a mirror of the sky 🤣
Huen ******
2026-01-13 13:44:24
I love the scenery there! thx klook, made my trip smooth and simplified the rental and travel process. highly recommended :)
SONG ********
2025-12-31 10:19:41
Really enjoyed this Mount Fuji day tour! The itinerary was smooth and we got to visit so many beautiful spots in one day. Everything was well planned and easy to follow, perfect if you want a stress-free trip from Tokyo.
Our tour guide Dana was great — friendly, helpful, and always checking on everyone. She explained things clearly and kept the tour moving at a comfortable pace. Thanks to her, the whole trip felt relaxed and enjoyable.
Definitely recommend this tour if you want a fun and easy way to see Mount Fuji! 🗻😊
Chui ********
2026-01-04 00:41:23
Guide is Sung Min who is very friendly and nice and gave good info, and his English is quite good. As I have read from other reviews about the artificial snow being a bit rough, I know what to expect. We were very lucky that it really snowed lightly in and off when we visited on 15 Dec morning so there was indeed real snow. It is a good day trip with sufficient time at snow park and onsen town. we chose to take only sled rides and it was enough for us to keep occupied. but we did hear good comments from another family who took ski lessons. we enjoyed the free foot bath and tried some snacks at Onsen town. time allocated was sufficient for both activities. would have liked to visit Kobe premium outlet but there is no such option for the period we travel.
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.
NG *********
2025-11-25 08:47:54
Sanzen-in Temple + Shirasu Shrine + Ukimido Temple, a one-day tour of La Collina, completed in a joyful atmosphere. Overall very good, although it rained, being able to see the autumn leaves made it worth the ticket price. At La Collina, the tour guide Casper strongly recommended the No. 1 Baumkuchen, saving us a lot of time so we could take pictures. In summary, our tour guide Casper was very enthusiastic and responsible, a great tour guide, highly recommended!!
Klook 用戶
2026-01-19 07:23:40
Lucky to have met a great tour guide - Guo Yaping ❤️ The tour guide is very friendly and responds quickly to any questions! She also seriously introduces the attractions and what's good to eat and fun to do 🥰 I always thought Sanzen-in Temple was too far, and I hadn't been there in five trips to Kyoto, but I finally got to go on this Klook tour and I really liked it 🤩 I recommend it to everyone! I hope everyone is lucky enough to meet my tour guide 💕
Klook User
2026-01-12 11:48:53
Mt Fuji is a very crowded place, popular with tourists and residents alike. But we were able to arrive at our destinations before crowds began to gather tremendously. Pickup was just in time and our tour guide was fluent, very friendly, and was able to talk to with us very easily. The time to get to each stop was perfect despite the said distance and each location had something different in store which was enjoyable for everyone. Our tour guide had some very useful tips for where and when to visit different places that we’ve never heard of before. Each destination allowed us to learn more of the Japanese culture, tips and tricks, hotspots, and places for the family to get away. Overall, it was a very pleasant time and I’d highly recommend this to anyone who’d like to partake in a private tour around Mt Fuji.
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