2025 Otsu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#lake #Biwakoattractions #thebiggestlake #JapanTravel lake biwa Lake Biwa, located in the central area of ​​Shiga Prefecture, belongs to the first-class river "Yodogawa River System" and covers an area of ​​approximately 670 square kilometers, accounting for approximately one-sixth of the total area of ​​the prefecture. The amount of water injected from the Ibuki Mountains, the Suzuka Mountains, the Hira Mountains and the surrounding mountains with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters reaches 27.5 billion tons. It is the largest lake in Japan with the largest water storage capacity and the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is also one of the only 20 ancient lakes in the world. I highly recommend the Shiga Prince Hotel. It has a large space and beautiful environment. It is perfect for walking around the lake in the morning and evening. #KYOTOShiga #ShigaPrince #First-grade river #100 ways to travel

#Fritabi #Shiga #ShigaTourism #Otsu #Bread #BakeryTour #Anpan #JapaneseSweets 📍4-2-1 Oishi Ryumon, Otsu, Shiga 🕰️1st Floor Bakery 10:00-16:00 (Ends when sold out) 2nd Floor Café Breakfast 10:00-11:00 2nd Floor Café 11:00- L.O. 16:15 Bakery & Café "Noza" located in Juchosei. The bread dough is made with domestic wheat, and Tamba black beans, which are used in Japanese sweets, are used with yuzu from Kitagawa Village. In addition, the bean paste that the confectioner cooks for the bread is made with "Asai Dainagon" from Shiga Prefecture. There were many kinds of bread lined up in the store, which has an atmosphere like a Japanese sweets shop. The most popular is "Takumi no Anpan" with plenty of bean paste. I bought an bun, a croissant, a pain au chocolat, etc., and the bun was the best. It was filled with a not-too-sweet bean paste and had a refined taste. The second floor is a cafe where you can enjoy breakfast, siphon coffee, desserts, etc.

#FuriTabi #Shiga #ShigaTourism #Otsu #Gelato #Forest #Relaxing in the forest bathing 📍4-2-1 Oishi Ryumon, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 🕰️Open only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9/14 (Sat) to 11/24 (Sun) "Noza Gelato" is located in the town of Juchosei. The store is located in the middle of nature and the forest. This shop offers gelato that is unique to Kana Shojuan, made with a soy milk base made from domestic soybeans and seasonal ingredients. For a single, you can choose one flavor for 400 yen. For a double, you can choose two flavors for 550 yen. The types are [Amaou, soy milk, shiruko, matcha, yuzu, mugwort mochi, and kurikinton (limited time only)]. You can also add tsubuan for 30 yen, and black honey kinako and condensed milk for free. I chose soy milk, shiruko, mugwort mochi, and kurikinton (no toppings). I especially liked the mugwort mochi and kurikinton. They had a natural sweetness and were very delicious.

Located in Ogoto Onsen, Shiga Prefecture, "Yumotokan Bettei Dog Villa Bettei Akakai" is a hot spring inn with open-air baths in the rooms where you can stay with your pet. Of course, the baths in the rooms are hot springs ♨️ There is also a bath for pets. There are only six guest rooms in total, and you can spend time in a luxurious space. Of course, you can eat meals with your pet. You can also visit the baths at the sister inn, Yumotokan. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Accommodation📍Yumotokan Bettei Dog Villa Bettei Akai Address📍2-30-7 Naeka, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture Check-in/out📍15:00/11:00 Access📍Approximately 20 minutes from Nishi-Otsu Bypass from Meishin Kyoto East IC ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #HotSpring2024 #GoingOutWithPets #HotSpring #ShigaTourism #OgotoOnsen #DomesticTravel #100TravelStyles

Biwako Valley in Shiga Prefecture is one of the most popular tourist spots in the prefecture. The spectacular view from the summit at an altitude of 1,100m is a sight you should see at least once. If you purchase tickets online in advance, you can get a discount of up to 1,500 yen (about 40%) per person for 2,000 yen. Don't worry if you're unsure whether to go depending on the weather! If you purchase by midnight the day before, you will be eligible. There is no need to exchange tickets, so you can head to the ropeway station smoothly. The discount rate changes depending on the season, and on certain days, the price may be the same whether you purchase at the counter or in advance. Please check the website for details! Biwako Valley allows pets. A companion ticket of 500 yen is required, but it is also recommended for outings with pets! *Information as of August 28, 2024. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Biwako Valley Address📍1547-1 Kido, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture Price📍Adults 3500 yen, children 1500 yen, infants 1000 yen, pets 500 yen Access📍5 minutes by car from Shiga IC on the Kosai Road Parking📍(passenger cars) 1000 yen on weekdays, 2000 yen on weekends and holidays ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Discounts and tourist services #Going out with pets #Shiga trip #Couple trip #Family trip #Domestic trip #japan

During our 8-day and 7-night Kansai free trip, starting on the fourth day, we experienced another highlight of the entire trip - a self-driving tour of Lake Biwa. After careful selection, we booked a two-night stay at the hot spring hotel "Rokusuitei" located on the shores of Lake Biwa. From Osaka, it takes about 2 hours to drive along the navigation to reach this hotel. 🌟Free parking and shuttle bus🌟 Lake Biwa Green Water Pavilion is located on the west side of "Lake Biwa" in Shiga, Japan's largest lake. If you are not traveling by car, you can take the JR Kosai Line and get off at Oto Onsen Station (Ogoto Onsen), then call the hotel and they will provide free pick-up service to the hotel. There is a free parking lot at the entrance of the Green Water Pavilion Hotel, which is very important for us who are traveling by car (because parking fees in Japan are relatively high), and there will be service staff to receive you as soon as you get off the car. 🌟Easy check-in🌟 At the reception desk in the lobby, we sat down to check in, and the service staff also provided snacks. Like other large hot spring hotels, the hotel lobby has a lounge and bar with endless views of Lake Biwa. 🌟Private bath and Western-style room🌟 We booked a Japanese-Western style room (elegant Japanese-Western style room) with a private bath. Here, we can enjoy the hot springs and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa. The Japanese-Western style room has two small double beds. If you prefer tatami, you can request it when booking the hotel. The room design is simple, neat and clean, and the space is spacious. It can accommodate two to three large suitcases, making it very suitable for the whole family! 🌟Another plus point🌟 There are so many choices when it comes to hotel yukata options! Choose your favorite style when checking in, and since we stayed for three days and two nights, we could change into a different style of yukata every day! Wearing yukata is limited to the hotel. 🌟Hot spring bath🌟 Of course, the biggest enjoyment of staying at a hot spring hotel is soaking in the hot spring bath! Lake Biwa Ryūsutei has a variety of hot spring baths for guests to use, including indoor hot springs and open-air hot springs. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, relieve fatigue, and feel the therapeutic effects of the hot springs. However, we booked a room with a private bath and could relax in the exclusive hot spring bath in the room. 🌟Hotel facilities - Water Mirror Courtyard and Shuhuo Library🌟 After dinner, we returned to our room for a short rest before continuing to roam around the hotel and enjoy the facilities it has to offer. Since our room already had a private hot spring bath, we didn't go to the large bath for a hot spring bath. Shuho Library is a great place to relax and enjoy non-alcoholic drinks, coffee or ice cream. It's great to relax here after taking a dip in the hot springs. The hotel’s outdoor water mirror courtyard is so beautiful! Just like the photos on the official website, you can enjoy the sea breeze and foot bath and hand bath here. It feels so comfortable. In addition, this place is also very suitable for taking pictures, so remember to bring your camera! 🌟Happy Hour🌟 The hotel offers two free alcoholic drinks daily, redeemable with tokens during happy hour. At dusk, sitting in the outdoor lounge, enjoying the sea breeze, leisurely enjoying free drinks and snacks, with the night view of Lake Biwa as the background, it's really relaxing! 🌟Hotel dinner-Omi beef kaiseki🌟 We planned to spend three days and two nights at Lake Biwa, so we did not choose the dinner-included plan when booking the hotel. On the contrary, we contacted the hotel after the reservation was completed and made a reservation for dinner on the first night, with an additional 5,500 yen per person to enjoy kaiseki cuisine. At check-in, we were able to choose our desired dining time slot, and all we had to do was arrive at the restaurant on time and show our hotel room key. I was super lucky to be assigned a seat by the window and enjoyed dinner looking at the night view! Kaiseki cuisine uses seasonal ingredients, so every dinner will be different. From appetizers to main courses, the kaiseki cuisine was exquisite and we were all very satisfied. In addition, dinner also includes Shabu Shabu, the black Omi beef with the longest breeding history in Shiga Prefecture! Omi beef has a high proportion of frosty oil flowers, which melts in your mouth! P.S. Being the drinkers we are, we also ordered a bottle of reasonably priced Slim Sake. 🌟Buffet breakfast🌟 The next morning we had a delicious breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Breakfast is served in buffet style with a wide variety of Japanese and Western options. You can enjoy fresh fruits, grilled fish, hot soups, salads, breads and various side dishes. The windows of the restaurant face the lake, allowing you to enjoy the pleasant lake view while dining. Lake Biwa Ryūsutei is a hot spring hotel worth recommending. It has beautiful lake views, comfortable rooms, a variety of hot spring baths for guests to use, delicious breakfast and free parking service. Whether you are a couple, family or friends, you can enjoy a relaxing holiday here. If you plan to take a self-driving trip to the outskirts of Kyoto, you may wish to consider staying at Lake Biwa Ryūsuitei to experience the charm of Japanese hot spring culture. Biwako Ryokusuitei: Elegant Japanese-style room with private natural semi-open-air small hot spring bath/non-smoking View: Lake view | 34 m²/366 sq. ft. | Non-smoking | 2 small double beds or 2 futons Breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking #思思贤#chillmybabe #思思仙困世界#KYOTOFree Travel#osaka #osakatravel #foodie #foodies #japanesefood #izakaya #umeda #hotel #travel #vacation #vlog #vlogger #gopro #japan #japantravel #travel #shopping #travelvlog #travelbloggervibes #biwako #琵琶湖#自车游#一波二日#热热#热热#注册 July Hotel Trial Sleeper#Play-Type Traveler

┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍The Smile Chocolate A chocolate shop near Otsu Station. A local shop that focuses on ingredients from Shiga. The chic and calm design of the shop is filled with colorful chocolates 🍫 There are a wide variety of chocolates, from standard flavors like dark, milk, and white to more unusual flavors like black tea and yogurt! The chocolate toppings are apparently made using ingredients sourced from farmers and companies in Shiga Prefecture. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ [Menu example] ▷ Chocolate bar (standard chocolate bar) ▷ Mandian (chocolate topped with nuts and fruit) ▷ Chocolate crunch ▷ Chocolate-covered Madeleine ▷ Chocolate drink The chocolate bar is recommended for those who want to enjoy many of the same flavor, while the Mandian is recommended for those who want to enjoy a combination of chocolate and toppings 😋 Since Valentine's Day was coming up, it was so popular that there was a waiting line! It's less than a 10-minute walk from Otsu Station. There is no parking lot, so if you are coming by car, please use the nearby paid parking lot 🚘 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍The Smile Chocolate 　9-25 Hamamachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0041 　Business hours: 11:00-19:00 　Closed: Wednesday ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 〖🇯🇵 Record of outings〗 ✎Area: Otsu (Shiga) ✎Visited: February 2024 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Shiga #Otsu #OtsuCity #OtsuCafe #Chocolate #ChocolateSpecialtyStore #Thesmilechocolate

This time we will introduce [The best time to see autumn leaves in November! Introducing the best spots to see autumn leaves in Shiga Prefecture! 🍁✨]! .This time we will introduce 6 places! 🍁△Ishiyama-dera △Hiyoshi Taisha △Kyorinbo △Keisoku-dera △Eigen-ji △Baekje-ji.📍①#Ishiyama-dera (late November to early December) Address: 1-1-1 Ishiyama-dera, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0861 Opening hours: 0800-1630 Entrance fee:. Adults 600 yen, Junior and senior high school students 500 yen Illumination: November 10th to November 26th Night entry fee: Adults 800 yen, Junior and senior high school students 600 yen Recommendation: The illuminated autumn leaves are very beautiful! 😳 If you go on a rainy day, the color of the autumn leaves will be reflected on the ground, making it even more beautiful🙌⚠Caution: This is the approach to the shrine, so please give way to worshippers while taking photos☺️. 📍②#Hiyoshi Taisha (Best viewing from mid-November to late November)Address: 5-1-1 Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0113Maple Festival: November 1st (Wed) to 30th (Thu), 2023Opening hours: 0900-1630Fee: 300 yen for adults, 150 yen for childrenIllumination: November 3rd (Thu, holiday) to December 3rd (Sun) 1700-2100Recommendation: The autumn leaves surrounded by the large torii gates are very beautiful☺️⚠Caution: The approach to the shrine is a mountain climb, so be prepared😳.📍③#Kyorinbo (Late November to early December) Address: 1145 Ishidera, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 521-1331 Admission fee: 700 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and middle school students Opening hours: 0930-1630 Access: Approx. 10 minutes by taxi from JR Azuchi Station Approx. 20 minutes by car from Ryuo IC or Gamo IC on the Meishin Expressway Approx. 50 minutes by car from Hikone IC on the Meishin Expressway Recommended point: A spot where you can experience an atmosphere that is almost like a foreign country! 🗻🍁⚠Caution: Since you will be climbing a mountain, it is recommended for those who are used to driving a car🙌.📍④⑤#Keisokuji Temple (late November to early December)Address: 〒529-0411 　　　Furuhashi, Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga-kenAcceptance period: November 10th to 30th, 2023Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, free for junior high school students and youngerOpening hours: 8:30-16:00Recommended points: Acceptance resumed for the first time in 4 years! 😳Shiga Prefecture's No. 1 spot for autumn leaves! 🍁⚠Caution: It is very crowded on weekends! Please be careful 🥺.📍⑥#Eigenji Temple Address: 41 Takano-cho, Eigenji, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, 527-0212 Opening hours: 0900-1600 Admission fee: 500 yen for adults Illumination period: November 11-26 Illumination time: 1700-2030 Access: 35 minutes from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Bus/Mison Line 🚌 Recommended points: The autumn leaves are also lit up! Speaking of autumn leaves in Shiga Prefecture, this is the place to go! 🍁⚠ Caution: Tripods are prohibited, so be careful! .📍⑦#Baekje Temple (best time to visit from mid to late November)Address: 323 Baekje Temple-cho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, 527-0144Opening hours: 0830-1630Fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for junior high school studentsIllumination: Saturday, November 11, 2023 to public holiday, November 23, 2023From sunset to 19:30 (closes at 20:00)Recommendation: It's a beautiful spot both during the day and when lit up☺️⚠Caution: The illumination is only available until 19:30, so be careful😳 . #besttrip2023

#Ho-kangs I'll introduce you to a ryokan in Kyoto with a yukata and a Japanese sensibility!! It's Yumotokan located in Ogoto Onsen Station. 🤗 Since it's a ryokan, you can also enjoy hot springs!! The rooms are pretty and it's also famous for its good value for money. ㅎㅎ If you want to heal in a hot spring, I highly recommend Yumotokan💛 ☑️Location: Yumotokan ☑️Information: - The hot spring isn't that big, but the water was good. ㅎㅎ - You have to take a shuttle from Ogoto Onsen Station to the hotel!! - There's a Korean staff member, so it was easy to communicate😁 - There's a subsidiary facility where you can buy things on the first floor. How about spending a whole day at a ryokan when you go on a trip to Osaka~??👍🏻

It’s too late to write Tim🤣 There should be no snow now in summer I went to this ski resort in Lake Biwa in early March this year! To be at JR "Shiga Station", then there is a bus stop as soon as you exit JR To note that the shifts are not frequent, you have to find the schedule on the Internet and then change the time to go better! However, there are some taxis in the head that will tempt you to get on the bus, but the day I went it was just right to get the bus so I don't know how much the taxi costs! Take the bus up and have to buy tickets to take the cable car up the mountain! The cable car seems to be the fastest in Japan? ! 5 minutes to the mountain You can rent skiing when you go up in the winter however we did not choose to ski that day Although I was still able to ski when I went! But actually it melts the snow has a lot to hold! I see it has different little games and can ride the d crane! If you have time it is highly recommended to go because the view is beautiful! It should be said that from sitting under the jr the view is beautiful! #Register HotelSleeper #OsakaTrip #OsakaFreeTrip #OsakaGood Places #Lake Biwa

Ishiyama-dera Temple in Shiga Prefecture is the 13th temple of the 33 Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and is certified as a Japanese Heritage Site as a constituent cultural asset. The temple grounds are so large that it is impossible to see everything in one day. As the mountain entrance fee says, you will have to climb the mountain to see everything, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. There are many other things to see, such as the bronze statue of Murasaki Shikibu, the natural monument of wollastonite, and national treasures! [Ishiyama-dera Temple] 📍1-1-1 Ishiyama-dera, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 🚗Paid parking available Mountain entrance fee: 600 yen for adults and junior and senior high school students, 250 yen for elementary school students #Domestic travel#Ishiyama-dera#Shiga#Shiga trip#Shiga sightseeing #Temple tour#Walk #Otsu city

THE CALENDAR is a restaurant located inside the Otsu Station building in Shiga. I had lunch at this local restaurant that serves dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients. The restaurant is self-service. First you secure a seat, then proceed to the register to order. To eat, you're given a vibrating device that vibrates and when it responds, you head to the serving counter. All lunch menus come with a drink bar. The dining area is spacious and open, with plenty of seating. I recommend self-service restaurants because they offer more freedom than cramped spaces and allow you to feel at ease. The outdoor terrace can also be used as an empty-handed barbecue or beer garden! I think it would also be convenient to use as a cafe. JR "Otsu Station" 0m "THE CALENDAR" 1-3 Kasuga-cho, Otsu City, 520-0055, Japan Viera Otsu #Shiga #Shiga stroll #Otsu #Otsu lunch #Otsu cafe #lunch #cafe #Domestic travel

Visited in April 2023 * Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel 4-7-7 Onohama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-8520 All rooms have a view of Lake Biwa Lake view✨ The rooms are spacious and very comfortable😊 The view from the window is, of course, the best🎵 There is a convenience store and souvenir shop in the building, and a restaurant, so everything is done within the hotel☺️ This is a hotel where you want to relax😊 #AccommodationReview#LakeBiwa #Shiga #ShigaPrefecture#PrinceHotel #ShigaTrip #DomesticTrip

Retro yakiniku restaurant Yakiniku Banban The menu is simple, from lunch to single items This time, the beef loin set meal was 1,850 yen The gas stove is old and has a retro atmosphere You can grill it yourself You can adjust the doneness, so it's easy to eat The meat was soft and delicious There are about 10 tables inside the restaurant, so it's a popular restaurant that you have to wait a little at lunchtime Key chains, stickers, etc. are on sale The location is a 10-minute walk from JR Shiga Station There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, so it's recommended to go by car Address 507 Arakawa, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0513 Opening hours 10:30-21:00 #Shiga Prefecture #Shiga Prefecture Gourmet #Shiga Prefecture Yakiniku #Shiga Tourism #Yakiniku

If you are visiting the Lake Biwa area, we recommend Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, a hotel with a view of Lake Biwa. The rooms facing Lake Biwa have a spectacular view of the lake!! The food at this hotel and restaurant was also very delicious, so we recommend you try them out. There is also a free shuttle from Otsu Station, so it is easy to access. 📍Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel 4-7-7 Onohama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-8520 #AccommodationReview #ShigaPrefecture #RecommendedForFamiliesWithChildren #Hotel

*This is an adult inn that was added to Yumotokan in Ogoto Onsen. In principle, children under elementary school age cannot stay. *Although it is in the same building, guests staying at Karoai check in at a private lounge. There is also a free drink service in the lounge. *All rooms have an open-air bath in the room, so you can enjoy the hot springs at any time you like. *As stated on the official website, they stick to the Karoai style, so some people like it and some don't. I was really into it. The food was delicious! [Accommodation] Yumotokan Hanare Karoai Karoi Suite [Access] About 5 minutes by car from Ogoto Onsen Station (Shuttle service available) Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ #Breathtaking view #Hot spring inn #Open-air bath in the room #Shiga Prefecture #Ogoto #Ogoto Onsen #tripmemory2022

I made a visit to the largest freshwater lake in Japan - Biwako (Lake Biwa). It is located near Kyoto. You may plan a visit to Biwako if you are visiting Kyoto. The weather was too cold so I didn't take a walk by the Lake. I went up to the Biwako valley ski resort area, the view up there is stunning. Biwako is so huge you are unable to see the whole Lake even on high grounds. If you are not planning to ski, I suggest visiting Biwako during spring, summer or autumn, while the weather is not too cold. #biwako #biwakovalley #osaka

If you come to Otsu on Lake Biwa for sightseeing and have time to spare, you should definitely take a cruise! The rooms are spacious and the view from the deck is amazing! If you go through the back of the VIP room, you can also go to the front deck! It's definitely worth going. The crew's 40th anniversary show was also very exciting, with great singing.

The weather was great that day and the view was amazing. The original Lake Biwa wine was also delicious. It was great to have a drink by the water. The hamburger was a little pricey, but it was delicious. #Amazing view #Couple trip #Gourmet

I went to "The Grand Resort Maiko" in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It was originally a members-only hotel, but now it is open to the general public. The rooms overlook Lake Biwa and are relaxing☺️ There is also a large public bath and sauna, so I was able to spend a comfortable time♨️ #Cost-effective hotel #Shiga

I was surprised 😭❤️ that There are such a beautiful/relaxing place like this here in SHIGA-KEN. weather still cold ✨🌬 📍#biwakovalley / #thebiwakoterrace Easily accessible in just 40 minutes from Kyoto and 1 hour from Osaka One of the best places in Japan that can be enjoyed all year round Approx. 5 minutes to the top of the mountain by Japan’s famous fastest ropeway Visitors will reach an altitude of 1,100m in around 5 minutes from the base of the mountain in Japan’s fastest ropeway. The 360-degree glass cabin provides a stunning panoramic view of Lake Biwa, Kyoto and even the Osaka cityscape.❤️❤️‍🔥 #summervacation#hikingtrails

"Rotel de Hiei" is located on the top of Mt. Hiei in Kyoto. It offers a beautiful view of Lake Biwa. The hotel is integrated into nature, and you can feel the blue sky, white clouds, and forests at any time, giving urban people a relaxing vacation experience. "Rotel de Hiei" has guest rooms with unique architectural style and a Japanese garden, and uses abundant and fresh ingredients to carefully prepare a variety of French dishes! The hotel has two floors in total. French place names are written on the doors of each room. The rooms have unique architectural styles and Japanese gardens. The room I stayed in this time was a standard double room with an area of ​​about 32 square meters. It had two large single beds. From the design of the room, every corner was very practical. The restaurant's French cuisine uses ingredients from Lake Biwa and Omi, and each dish is delicious and has a rich and diverse taste. The cooking methods of the restaurant's dishes are derived from the unique fermentation culture of the Omi region, infusing new ideas into the dishes and bringing forth new ideas. #Overseas Travel #Hotel #Japan

Looking for a place to relax and unwind? Head on to Biwako Valley! Relax and enjoying the breathtaking view on top of the mountain while eating ice cream or drinking coffee it is a perfect place. Nature view at it's best. We went there in July. It was a beautiful sunny and cloudy day. One of the best place that I have ever visited. #givethanks

Recommended destinations for people in Kyoto near the city: Otsu Otsu City is the location of Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and the central city of Honshu, Japan, is the main destination of the Keihan, Zhongjing and Hokuriku economic circles. The economic port city of the Shogunate era. In 1880, the Otsu-Kyoto Railway was opened to traffic. Established in 1898. The Omi Jingu Shrine, the ancient temple and the Penghu Scenic Area are tourist attractions. Transportation: Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Kyoto Station to Otsu Station for about 9 minutes. Take the JR Tokaido Main Line and get off from Shin-Osaka Station to Otsu Station for about 40 minutes.

There is a Mitsui Temple near Otsu (now officially known as "Chang et al.") is one of the four major Buddhist temples in Japan. Built in the 7th century, after several years of battle, it has also suffered many wars but has been revived, so there is also the name of the Temple of the Dead Bird! In the temple, there is the "Mitsui Night Clock" of the Eight Rivers in the vicinity of the river. It is the bell of the Nara era. The scars and cracks on the Vatican clock are traces of history. There are 1,300 cherry blossoms in the temple. Every April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Like a fairyland. The highest point of the Mitsui-ji Temple, Kannon-ji Temple, is located at the Observatory. It can see the streetscape of Otsu City, and the distance is Lake Biwa.

To reach the top of the Yanli Temple, you need to take the cable car of the Biru Mountain. The Sakamoto Cable Car Station was built in the 2nd year of the Showa era. The station itself completely preserves the European architectural style of the Taisho era and enters the cable car station. There is an inexplicable feeling of crossing! It is arranged like a green leather train station in the past. Even the rest seats are green. Is it a retro style? This is also a heart, cool! There are manual ticketing windows and ticketing machines. I recommend buying tickets on the machine. Because you can choose to speak in several languages such as Simplified Chinese, the operation process is very simple. The adult round trip is 1620 yen. The cable car departs every half hour, and the seat in the car is set in the opposite direction to the direction of travel (the side close to the mountain), and it feels like it is pulled up from the back when it is up. After arriving at the Birui Mountain Yanli Temple Station, an exit hall is a viewing platform where you can see the panoramic view of Wuhu. The view is very wide, and the distant Wuhu Bridge, characteristic buildings and temples are clearly visible.

Niche Travel|Sakura season enters the little-known "Flower Card Love" framing the Omi Jingu Shrine. Omi Jingu Shrine is not only the location of the flower card love, but also the location of Conan's "Tang Hong's Love Song". Located in Otsu City, it is very close to Kyoto, more than half an hour's drive, and even the cherry blossom season is rare. Transportation: Take the Keihan Electric Railways Ishiyama-Sakamota and get off at Omi-jingu-mae, about 9 minutes on foot. About the knowledge of the shrine: It is mainly dedicated to the 38th Emperor of Japan, and is regarded as the guiding, good luck, industrial, cultural and academic god of Tenchi. But in "Flower Love", here is a flower card (a Japanese card game) to advance to the wishing place, often seeing the wish to come here, to promote the flower card The wish is written on the wishing card. Photographs Tips: 1 The red crimson and long ladder at the main entrance of the Shrine are the landmark spots. If it is the cherry blossom season like me, Use the cherry blossoms in front of the gate to make a foreground. 2 The big bird house in the Omi Jingu Shrine is so beautiful. You can take a bird's eye on the front of the palace stairs and take a picture of the entire back of the palace. To avoid too much floor steps, you can bring a little palace. Roof 3 In the case of not obstructing the worshippers, you can take pictures of the blessing of the gods.

Avoid the crowds and explore lesser-known cherry blossom locations in Kyoto. 🎨 Miho Museum: A fusion of art and cherry blossom tunnels in the mountains, offering a springtime feast of art and nature. 🌸 Mitsui Temple Night Cherry Blossoms: A romantic light and cherry blossom magic. 📆 Cherry Blossom Special from March 25 to April 15, with daily tours available. 🌟 One-day tour itinerary reference 🚗 Meeting time and location 🕚 11:30 📍 Exit 2, Nihonbashi (Namba Shinsaibashi area) 🕛 12:50 📍 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, sightseeing bus parking lot 🕝 14:00 📍 Miho Museum Designed by I.M. Pei as a 'Peach Blossom Land,' the cherry blossom tunnel offers a poetic encounter with art and spring (about 2 hours). 📖 Inspired by 'Peach Blossom Spring,' this unique museum is 80% buried in the mountains, away from the city. 🌸 Stunning cherry blossom tunnel: Every spring, the weeping cherry blossoms around Miho Museum bloom, creating a long tunnel that blends with the cherry blossoms. ✳️ Miho Museum is closed on March 31, April 7, and April 14, during which the tour will visit Omihachiman - Hachiman-bori. 📍 Omihachiman - Hachiman-bori: Experience the Edo-style charm and water town romance during cherry blossom season (about 2 hours). Every cherry blossom season, Hachiman-bori transforms into a dreamy spring water town, becoming one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in the Kansai region. 🕠 17:00 📍 Mitsui Temple - The main temple of the Tendai sect: A thousand-year-old Buddhist secret during cherry blossom season (about 2 hours). 🎐 Mitsui Temple is famous for cherry blossom viewing, and during spring, it hosts lighting events. Under the lights, cherry trees emit a mysterious glow in the night, like a dreamlike fairyland. 🕢 19:10 📍 Lake Biwa Canal - Connecting Kyoto and Otsu, a hopeful waterway, strolling through the cherry blossom tunnel (about 30 minutes). 🌸 In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the first canal of Lake Biwa, forming a spectacular flower path. Walk along the canal-side path and quietly admire the perfect blend of cherry blossoms and water. 🕢 19:40 End the day's tour and return 🕣 20:20 Arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit 🕤 21:30 Disband at Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area. 🔎 🌸 #CherryBlossomSeason #MitsuiTempleNightCherryBlossoms #MihoMuseum #KyotoTravel #CherryBlossomTour