Description
Otsu City in Shiga is one of the ancient capitals of Japan, with a long history of over 1,300 years. It is also a city of water, located next to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, as well as a place of religion, with its shrines and temples.
With its many faces, and how it is 10 minutes by train from Kyoto, it is sure to garner much attention from now on.
This tour will take you to all of Otsu’s famous spots, where you can experience all of its sights and wonders!
From Otsu Station, we will head for Mii-dera, a temple representative of Otsu. Along the way, enjoy scenes that can only be found in this city of water as we pass by the Lake Biwa Waterway.
We will also visit Omi Shrine, where you can learn more about the ancient capital’s history.
Afterwards, ride the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line to Sakamoto. There, visit Hieizan Enryakuji, a sacred spot in Japanese Buddhism, and immerse yourself in its solemn atmosphere.
