Otsu Tours

Ōtsu’s Miidera Temple, nestled along the serene shores of Lake Biwa, invites you to uncover over 1,200 years of Buddhist history. Known f...

Experience bass fishing on Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake and a world-famous destination for anglers. More than fishing – e...

Discover the nightlife of Ōtsu, the gateway city of Shiga Prefecture, on a guided bar-hopping tour that immerses you in local flavors and c...

Explore the rich history and culture of Otsu on this engaging three-hour walking tour. Guided by a knowledgeable local, uncover Otsu's trans...

Experience bass fishing on Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake and a world-famous destination for anglers. More than fishing – e...

Explore the historic town of Sakamoto at the foot of Mount Hiei, where faith and craftsmanship intertwine through centuries of tradition. Th...

Explore the historical and spiritual significance of Ishiyama-dera Temple, nestled on the shores of Lake Biwa. This ancient temple, steeped ...

Let’s cycle to Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, the Miho Museum, the pottery town of Shigaraki, or the historic Tokaido and Nakasendo hi...

Experience bass fishing on Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake and a world-famous destination for anglers. More than fishing – e...

Explore the unique world of Otsu-e, Japan's lesser-known Edo period pop art. This tour takes you to the Otsu-e Museum, set in a traditional ...

Biwaichi Bike is a cycle station facility at the Port of Otsu that connects bicycles to Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, l...

・Private guided bass fishing tour on Lake Biwa ・Ride on a high-performance bass boat with a local expert ・Suitable for beginners and e...

Join a unique cultural experience led by Misato Takahashi, an Otsu native and daughter of Wado Takahashi, an Otsu-e artist originally from t...

・Private guided bass fishing tour on Lake Biwa ・Ride on a high-performance bass boat with a local expert ・Suitable for beginners and e...

This is the only guided tour that takes you through all three sacred areas of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei—Tōtō, Saitō, and Yokokawa....

・Private guided bass fishing tour on Lake Biwa ・Ride on a high-performance bass boat with a local expert ・Suitable for beginners and e...

Mount Hiei, home to the revered Enryaku-ji Temple, is a central site in Japanese Buddhist history. Visitors can take a scenic cable car ride...

Would you like to immortalize your trip to Japan with a one-of-a-kind pottery creation? In the serene surroundings of Hieizan Yamanakacho, o...

Explore more of Shiga’s charm by getting off the Biwaichi blue line and going deeper into the hills above Sakamoto and farmlands on the Me...

Everyone is encouraged to join the fun and experience this traditional method of making mochi. You will be able to try different fillings fo...