Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1DKK = 23.54JPY
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
Biwako Valley Ropeway Round-way Ticket in Shiga
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Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine and Observation Deck / Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen-in Temple and Omihachiman One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Osaka 4 Major Attractions Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Tour
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Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, La Collina Omihachiman & Mangetsu-ji Ukimido One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Biwako Valley Ski & Snow Play Day Tour From Osaka
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Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka
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Lake Biwa Secret Scenery Pilgrimage Day Trip丨Shirazu Shrine, Observation Deck/Sanzen-in Temple, Floating Temple, La Collina
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Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto
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[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)
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From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour
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Osaka and Kyoto Biwako and La Collina Full-Day Guided Tour
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Hotels in Otsu
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SUPER HOTEL Otsu Station
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Reviews of Otsu activities
李 **
2026-10-03 07:35:01
After booking our flights to Japan this time, we realized it happened to be during the Silver Week long weekend. Because accommodation prices were a bit high during the holiday, we only stayed here for 3 nights. Every room here offers a lake view, and taking a walk along the riverbank in the early morning or evening is very relaxing. The room space is quite spacious and doesn't feel cramped. There are three breakfast options, but actually, the dishes at Top of Otsu and Biona are almost identical. What was a bit disappointing is that the bread selection is small and quite average, remaining the same every day. There are quite a few local Japanese tour groups here (mostly seniors). Since tour groups tend to check out earlier, people start waiting at the door around 6:20 AM for breakfast which starts at 6:30 🤣. There is a free shuttle bus running between JR Otsu Station and the hotel, but it can get quite crowded during certain times.
LO *********
2026-10-01 04:28:02
This was my first time visiting Ogoto Onsen, and I booked Yumotokan. Upon arrival, there was a mobile phone set up at the JR station specifically for contacting nearby hot spring inns, which could be used to request a shuttle pickup. It was a very thoughtful touch. The inn's room was spacious and fully equipped. The men's and women's baths swap locations daily. Our stay included two meals per day (dinner and breakfast), the food was delicious, and the breakfast was a buffet.
HUI *******
2026-09-03 04:46:38
The hotel is just next to the Seta JR station (less than a minute walk), and there's convenience stores nearby. The breakfast buffet is delicious. Room amenities is sufficient for our stay. They also have luggage storage service which allows us to travel a bit around Biwako region after checkout.
So *****
2026-07-17 05:35:02
Located in a very nice neighborhood, close to train station from kyoto. the room is very clean and nice and fully equipped. it’s nicely 2 bedrooms. stairs to go up to the second bedroom, with a small toilet
Klook User
2026-11-05 14:42:38
Overall it was a good and enjoyable experience for me. I'm a Thai solo traveller. Since these places are difficult to go by public transportation so this tour is convenient. Though this tour members were mainly Chinese, the Guide Zoey still supported and tried to look out for English speaking members as best as she can. Personally, I like Biwako Valley, Umikado, and La Collina. It was a shame that the day I went with the tour(5 Nov), the top of the mountain was foggy so everyone couldn't see the Biwa lake view from up there but fortunately we see the Lake when we rode the cable. Umikado Temple is peaceful & relaxing. La collina is a nice place too. Shirahige Shrine is okay. It's beautiful but it's a little bit small and nothing much to see.
Peonie ***
2026-11-02 07:01:03
My husband and I had a wonderful experience on the tour. Special thanks to our tour guide, 郑雅菲, for her guidance, and to the bus driver for ensuring a safe and smooth journey throughout our day trip.
Although the weather wasn’t ideal, with rain and mist throughout the day, we still appreciated the opportunity to take the ropeway, walk across the Sky Bridge, and capture beautiful photos along the way.
Overall, we had an enjoyable experience and truly appreciate the efforts of the tour guide and bus driver. Thank you!
Luciana ***********
2026-10-05 07:17:48
It was my first experience with klook and I couldn't be happier. Even if it was rainy the whole day, we could enjoy the itinerary as described thanks to Effy. She was amazing, she explained everything and was always ready to answer other questions and doubts. I would totally recommend 🌱
CHIAO ********
2026-10-16 11:18:50
Tour guide Zhang Yanjin was extremely nice 👍 He drove smoothly, provided just the right amount of information, and kindly answered all our questions. I felt the time allocated for each stop was well planned. Also, thank you to all the fellow travelers who joined today—even though there were only 8 of us, everyone was quite punctual! ✅ I recommend renting an audio guide at Miho Museum ✅ (The last photo of Shirahige Shrine was edited because of bad weather 🤣)
Klook User
2026-10-24 03:39:08
Wonderful day trip to the Miho Museum
Our bus trip to the Miho Museum was one of the highlights of our time in Kyoto. Kangfu was both our driver and our guide, and he did a great job at both. He drove safely and comfortably, and he made the day easy and enjoyable from start to finish. The itinerary was perfect: not too long, not too short. We had enough time to enjoy the museum without feeling rushed, and we were back without being worn out. Thank you, Kangfu, for a memorable day. We'd happily recommend this trip to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Otsu at a glance
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What to do in Otsu
Otsu is a calm getaway centred on sightseeing and active outdoor fun. Top booking categories are attraction passes, followed by tours and outdoor & sports activities, so most visitors mix cultural visits with lakeside or hillside activities. Demand follows a clear yearly rhythm: Klook booking data shows strong peaks in January–March, especially February, and a long quiet stretch from May into autumn. For travellers choosing when to go, decide between lively peak-season events or quieter outdoor time — both have their own rewards and different crowd levels on Klook.
When to visit Otsu
Klook booking data marks February as the clear peak month and May as the quietest month. Prices drift through the year: the cheapest months on Klook are July–August, while January is the priciest; in some months demand and prices move together (busy winter with higher prices), but in others they diverge so you can find lower prices even outside the very quiet season. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for July–August; for peak-season atmosphere, visit in January–March when events draw the most visitors.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | PHP 5173 |
| February | Peak demand | PHP 4400 |
| March | Peak demand | PHP 3746 |
| April | Busier than usual | PHP 3033 |
| May | Very quiet | PHP 3152 |
| June | Very quiet | PHP 3211 |
| July | Very quiet | PHP 1427 |
| August | Very quiet | PHP 1427 |
| September | Very quiet | PHP 3152 |
| October | Very quiet | PHP 3033 |
| November | Very quiet | PHP 4460 |
| December | Busier than usual | PHP 4519 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from the Philippines
Most travellers from the Philippines lock experiences in about 6 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around two weeks out. That means you can be flexible and often find options a few days before travel, but booking earlier in the January–March peak months helps secure the best time slots. Klook booking data also shows a short last-minute window — many experiences are available until 2 days before — so you can combine planning with last-minute choices. Use Klook to compare typical prices and pick dates that match your pace and budget.
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