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Biwako Valley Ropeway Round-way Ticket in Shiga
Attraction passes • Otsu

Biwako Valley Ropeway Round-way Ticket in Shiga

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4.8 / 5
(220) • 10K+ booked
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¥ 3,993
Retail: ¥ 5,000
Osaka's 4 Major Attractions: Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Trip
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Tours • From Osaka

Osaka's 4 Major Attractions: Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Trip

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(696) • 8K+ booked
¥ 5,857
Sale 50% off
Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine and Observation Deck / Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen-in Temple and Omihachiman One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

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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English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(165) • 1K+ booked
¥ 8,200
Sale 30% off
Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, La Collina Omihachiman & Mangetsu-ji Ukimido One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Tours • From Osaka

Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, La Collina Omihachiman & Mangetsu-ji Ukimido One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(40) • 400+ booked
¥ 8,324
[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)
Autumn deal
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

[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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English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(55) • 500+ booked
¥ 10,625
Sale 30% off
Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka
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Outdoor & sports activities • From Osaka

Biwako Valley Ski Tour from Osaka

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(28) • 700+ booked
¥ 6,000
Sale 30% off
Kansai Private Chartered Car Custom Day Tour: Osaka & Kyoto & Nara & Kobe & Awaji Island & Amanohashidate & Lake Biwa (Departing from Osaka)
Tours • From Osaka

Kansai Private Chartered Car Custom Day Tour: Osaka & Kyoto & Nara & Kobe & Awaji Island & Amanohashidate & Lake Biwa (Departing from Osaka)

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.7 / 5
(244) • 2K+ booked
¥ 48,000
Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(312) • 4K+ booked
¥ 8,000
Osaka Biwako & Sanzen-in Full-Day Cultural Tour
Autumn deal
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Tours • From Osaka

Osaka Biwako & Sanzen-in Full-Day Cultural Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(11) • 100+ booked
¥ 8,200
Sale 30% off
Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, & Awaji Island Private Car Charter Tour
Tours • From Kyoto

Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, & Awaji Island Private Car Charter Tour

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.6 / 5
(68) • 600+ booked
¥ 43,750
Lake Biwa Scenic Day Trip: Valley Observation Deck & Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Departing from Kansai)
Autumn deal
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Lake Biwa Scenic Day Trip: Valley Observation Deck & Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Departing from Kansai)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(71) • 900+ booked
¥ 8,500
Sale 30% off
Biwako Valley Ski & Snow Play Day Tour From Osaka
Outdoor & sports activities • From Osaka

Biwako Valley Ski & Snow Play Day Tour From Osaka

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(73) • 1K+ booked
¥ 6,500
Sale 30% off
Lake Biwa Secret Scenery Pilgrimage Day Trip丨Shirazu Shrine, Observation Deck/Sanzen-in Temple, Floating Temple, La Collina
Autumn deal
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Lake Biwa Secret Scenery Pilgrimage Day Trip丨Shirazu Shrine, Observation Deck/Sanzen-in Temple, Floating Temple, La Collina

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(5) • 50+ booked
¥ 7,438
Sale 30% off
Michigan Cruise Boarding Ticket from Otsu Port
Cruises • Otsu

Michigan Cruise Boarding Ticket from Otsu Port

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
50+ booked
¥ 2,800
Shiga Snow Playing / Skiing Day Tour: Biwako Valley Ski Resort, Biwako Terrace, and Panoramic Ropeway Experience
Tours • From Kyoto, Osaka

Shiga Snow Playing / Skiing Day Tour: Biwako Valley Ski Resort, Biwako Terrace, and Panoramic Ropeway Experience

English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
¥ 5,000
Sale 50% off
Sakamoto Cable Car Ticket
Cable cars • Otsu

Sakamoto Cable Car Ticket

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5.0 / 5
(3) • 100+ booked
¥ 864
Retail: ¥ 960
Miho Museum & Old Chikurin-in & Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei & Lake Biwa-Shirahige Shrine One-Day Tour (Osaka/Kyoto pick-up and drop-off available)
Tours • From Osaka

Miho Museum & Old Chikurin-in & Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei & Lake Biwa-Shirahige Shrine One-Day Tour (Osaka/Kyoto pick-up and drop-off available)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(10) • 100+ booked
¥ 10,125
Osaka and Kyoto Biwako and La Collina Full-Day Guided Tour
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Osaka and Kyoto Biwako and La Collina Full-Day Guided Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(72) • 600+ booked
¥ 8,200
Sale 30% off
Kyoto Biwako Valley Winter Snow Day Trip
Tours • From Kyoto, Osaka

Kyoto Biwako Valley Winter Snow Day Trip

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
¥ 6,563
Sale 30% off
Biwako Valley Full-Day Snow Adventure from Kyoto & Osaka
Autumn deal
Tours • From Kyoto, Osaka

Biwako Valley Full-Day Snow Adventure from Kyoto & Osaka

English guided
Free cancellation
¥ 7,500
Sale 30% off
From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour
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Tours • From Osaka

From Osaka - Ski/Snow Play at Mt.Rokko & Arima Onsen One Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(44) • 700+ booked
¥ 7,500
Sale 30% off
Shiga Lake Biwa Day Trip | Lake Biwa Observation Deck / Kyoto Sanzen-in Temple & Shirahige Shrine & La Collina Omihachiman
Tours • From Kyoto, Osaka

Shiga Lake Biwa Day Trip | Lake Biwa Observation Deck / Kyoto Sanzen-in Temple & Shirahige Shrine & La Collina Omihachiman

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English guided
Free cancellation
¥ 8,000
Kyoto Higashiyama Half-Day E-Bike Tour with UNESCO Sites
Autumn deal
Tours • From Kyoto

Kyoto Higashiyama Half-Day E-Bike Tour with UNESCO Sites

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(9) • 50+ booked
¥ 12,000
Sale 20% off

Reviews of Otsu activities

Klook User
2026-08-29 11:07:55
Fantastic 5.0
Effy was amazing same with the bus driver. Every pitstop was amazing. I was nervous about the height going up on the gondola but up the top was so worth it. Everything was great sight seeing along the way also, wish I could upload more pics.
클룩 고객
2026-09-06 00:51:41
Fantastic 5.0
Here's an honest and straightforward review of three major attractions in Shiga Prefecture: Shirahige Shrine, Biwako Terrace, and La Collina Omihachiman. 1. Shirahige Shrine Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I left feeling a bit disappointed. The torii gate in the water is located across the road, making it dangerous to cross and difficult to appreciate properly from a distance. The shrine itself doesn't offer much to see, so it's best suited as a quick stop. 2. Biwako Terrace This was definitely the highlight of my trip. The panoramic view of Lake Biwa from the terrace cafe was truly spectacular, and I was most satisfied with being able to relax amidst the expansive scenery. 3. La Collina Omihachiman It was so crowded that it was hard to leisurely soak in the unique atmosphere. The signature dessert, the confectionery, also tends to be a hit or miss in terms of taste. However, the grass-roofed buildings and the garden views were beautiful, making it an excellent spot for taking photos.
Klook 用戶
2026-08-05 02:24:45
Fantastic 5.0
I was very fortunate to have Abu as my tour guide this time; he was truly exceptional. In addition to providing detailed explanations of the attractions along the way, he also shared a lot of Japanese culture and historical background, making the entire trip very enriching. He took great care of every group of guests, and even as a solo traveler like myself, I never felt overlooked, which was very reassuring. During the trip, a small incident occurred: a vending machine in a tourist area took my money when I tried to buy water. At the time, we were in a hurry to catch a cable car, so Abu quickly decided not to delay the itinerary and told me he would accompany me to the service center to handle it later. Due to the language barrier, when I explained my situation to the service staff, they didn't fully understand at first and asked for clarification multiple times. Fortunately, Abu was there to help translate and explain. Although the back-and-forth communication took some time, we eventually managed to get a refund. Not only is he a professional guide, but he also proactively assists and patiently handles unexpected situations for travelers, which I truly appreciate. I highly recommend Abu and hope to join another one of his tours in the future!
Hsieh *********
2026-08-26 14:08:37
Fantastic 5.0
The day before the one-day tour, we received an email from our tour guide, Sun Jiaxue (Yuki), detailing the itinerary, important notes, meeting point, and contact information. Since there were about 20 people in our group, we traveled by large bus. At the start of the one-day tour and just before reaching our destination, our guide Yuki provided detailed explanations and important information. She also used Line to send reminders about the itinerary and pickup locations. Itinerary Stop 1: Miho Museum - I.M. Pei's Utopia. Anyone studying architecture must experience the master's architectural design and its integration with the environment. Lunch was at our own expense; the rice balls and Miho tofu at the ticket center's restaurant are worth trying. (Photos 1-3) Itinerary Stop 2: Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei - This is the head shrine for over 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi, and Sanno shrines across Japan, known for monkeys serving as messengers of the gods. (Photo 4) Itinerary Stop 3: Shirahige Shrine and Water Torii Gate on Lake Biwa - A legendary spot said to be closest to the gods. (Photos 5-6) Many thanks to our tour guide Yuki and the driver for their excellent service on today's one-day tour. Our family of four had a truly enriching experience.
Klook客路用户
2026-04-07 09:51:14
Fantastic 5.0
Many thanks to our guide, Xiaoyu, who was incredibly helpful. The area around Lake Biwa is perfect for a leisurely exploration, and first-time visitors on a tour can hit the major attractions. Be sure to bring a thick jacket and enough cash before heading up to the top of Mount Biwa. The view from the summit is like a fairyland, but it's also very cold up there. Tourists accustomed to using Alipay everywhere in big cities for taxis and subways might be spoiled, but it's still a good idea to have some cash when visiting less-traveled spots. I exchanged money with our guide on the spot. Fortunately, Japan doesn't constantly demand exorbitant tips like in the US, nor does it pressure you into buying things excessively like in some other countries. It's very professional and well-regulated.
Klook客路用户
2026-03-24 10:12:58
Fantastic 5.0
The driver was excellent and drove very safely. From start to finish, the trip felt like being guided by a friend. He took care of my family and me meticulously. The car was clean, and the itinerary was comfortably and appropriately arranged. Five-star rating!
F ******
2026-06-12 06:07:46
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great time in Himeji and Kobe! The atmosphere was so peaceful… slow, calm, and serene. Mr. Cao is a great driver! He is very approachable, friendly, and organized, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience! ✨
Klook 用戶
2026-08-11 07:29:08
Fantastic 5.0
Who said it's always scorching hot during summer vacation? It's actually freezing! I strongly recommend bringing a jacket. It looks like quite a few facilities are still under construction. Overall, the cable car ride was pretty good, and the view was nice. Plus, it's kid and pet-friendly.
Freeli ******
2026-03-13 03:45:28
Fantastic 5.0
We went in the ski park/resort on March 4 and it was snowing going up to the park. it was a great experience. This trip is just a simple transporation from osaka to biwako valley admission entrance then going back. you have to purchase for the admission with transport going up to the park by riding through the ropeway. Our driver was thoughtful and sends messages and updates thru our provided contacts. no talking in the van. just a direct to the point access. good for introverts as nothing much to talk to when going to the attraction. There are full gear rentals in the entrance with coin lockers and changing rooms. you can also rent at the top if you want. The park has restaurants and rental shope every spot if you plan to go further via the ski lifts. Just keep your entrance card always with you to access the ski lifts going to the parks main spots/buildings if you dont want to walk far also it will be used to go back to the main entrance below via the ropeway so don’t lose your card.

Otsu at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Otsu?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+300%
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
Busiest +205%
Jan
+115%
Feb
+30%
Mar
-90% Quietest
Apr
-75%
May
-90%
Jun
-90%
Jul
-90%
Aug
-80%
Sep
-70%
Oct
+40%
Nov
+40%
Dec

Bookings in Otsu spike in January, rising about 205% above a typical month, while April is the quietest, roughly 90% below typical levels — travellers from the Philippines should expect busy sights and limited availability in January. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How much do Otsu activities cost?

Plan your budget for these activities

Typical range Typical price
Attraction passes
$24 $25 $24
Tours
$52 $67 $55
Outdoor & sports activities
$41 $97 $84
Cable cars
$10 $11 $11
Historical sites
$6 $7 $6
$0 $25 $50 $75

The easiest way into Otsu is Historical sites, typically around USD 6 per booking, while Outdoor & sports activities show the biggest spread in prices — about USD 56 between low and high options — so you’ll find the most variety there. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
6 daysTypical
15 daysEarly

Bookings are usually made about 6 days ahead, a flexibility that suits last-minute plans; however in January (the peak month) consider booking earlier since demand jumps. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Otsu

What Otsu is best known for and when to go busiest

Otsu’s top draws are its attraction passes and guided tours, followed by outdoor and sports activities — these categories dominate bookings and shape the city’s activity calendar. Demand spikes in January and stays well above average through February, then drifts down toward a quiet trough in April and the following summer months.

Which activities suit families, couples, and solo travellers

Families will most often pick attraction passes and easy tours that bundle sights into a straightforward day out, while couples tend to favour scenic tours and cable-car experiences for relaxed, picture-friendly outings. Solo travellers and small groups get the most variety from outdoor & sports activities, which also offer the widest range of price and intensity, with historical sites providing the cheapest, low‑commitment options.

What travellers from the Philippines should book ahead

Most visitors from the Philippines keep plans fairly flexible — many things can be booked a day or two before travel — but the earliest planners still secure key experiences around two weeks ahead. Booking in advance matters most in peak months such as January, when availability tightens and early booking becomes more useful.

How the main categories compare on price and who they suit

Historical sites are the easiest, most budget-friendly way into Otsu’s attractions, while attraction passes and tours sit in a mid-range bracket and are ideal for travellers who want convenience. Outdoor & sports activities are the priciest on average and also show the widest spread of options, suiting adventurous travellers who need choices across entry-level to premium experiences. Cable cars are a lower-cost, niche pick for scenic views and gentle outings.

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