Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1TWD = 5.00JPY
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$ 1,250
Hakodateyama Ski & Snow Fun Tour from Osaka/Kyoto
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Biwako Valley Ski Resort Day Tour from Kyoto
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7+ hrs
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NT$ 1,559
[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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From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour
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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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[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$ 1,699
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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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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
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[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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Lake Biwa Observatory & Lake Biwa Metasequoia Avenue & Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa & Shirahige Shrine Day Trip (From Osaka/Kyoto)
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NT$ 1,679
Hotels in Otsu
Yumotokan
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NT$ 6,566
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
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NT$ 3,523
Biwako Ryokusuitei
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NT$ 6,596
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
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NT$ 911
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
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
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NT$ 1,813
The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko
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NT$ 2,517
IZA oumimaiko
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NT$ 12,870
Reviews of Otsu activities
클룩 회원
2025-12-19 04:45:42
All the staff were very friendly, and the water for the onsen was really great! The scenery on the way from Kyoto was also wonderful~^^ I want to bring my parents here later!
Cleanliness: Top
Breakfast: Top
Klook User
2025-12-03 07:47:51
great onsen including cold bath and sauna. wide range of breakfast foods. lake views, great place to stay outside the city.
REUEL *****
2025-10-07 00:12:23
Location is Fantastic: Right by JR Seta Station (1-2 minute walk), making travel around Shiga and to Kyoto extremely easy.
• Great Value: Offers very reasonable prices for the area.
• Friendly Staff: The service is consistently noted as helpful and kind.
• Cleanliness: Rooms are clean and comfortable.
Rujired *
2026-01-04 08:25:16
great for family with kid as there is kid corner. nice view as close to the beach. only 15-20mins drive to Biwako. staff is friendly and supportive
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! 🗻😊
Klook User
2026-01-03 13:57:27
Today, our whole family was very happy. With the guidance of a professional tour guide-Curtis,even though we hadn’t pre-purchased tickets online, we were still able to buy tickets smoothly upon arrival and enter without any issues.
The environment was even more beautiful than what we saw in the pictures. This Osaka trip became even more perfect for our family because of this wonderful experience!
Klook User
2026-01-04 04:40:50
We were guided by the lovely Ms Vivian. She msged us the day before and gave clear instructions. through out the journey she was very prompt, informative, friendly and made sure we got all we require as per the package to ensure a memorable experience. we truly had fun and happy wt the package offered and the services rendered by Ms Vivian. Highly recommend! For Muslim travellers pls pack up some food for this trip as available food are not halal and you can only order drinks.
Klook User
2026-01-04 13:19:08
well taken care of from departure at bus station, till arrival to biwako, and then back to train station. Except for the system at Biwako which kept on stalling (which wasnt the fault of the tour operator), all other arrangements at Biwako by the tour operator was superb. Great value for money. Highly recommended.
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.
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