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Otsu, Hiei Area

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Half-Day. Historic City Otsu

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Points of Interest

istoric Otsu, Seta, Ishiyama districts were loved by Matuo Bashoo and Murasaki Shikibu. Seta at dusk and autumn moon in Ishiyama are part of Omi hakkei, 8 scenic places in Omi area.


Restaurants
enshinryo offers local cuisine "Tankai no Gozen" made from freshwater fish. Phone 077-537-0066

Souvenirs
akamotoya has specialized in Funazushi, sushi with a freshwater fish, since Edo era. The restaurant is also known for its variety of pickled food from Lake Biwa. Phone 077-524-2406

Attractions
Otu Festival: October 7/8
Turning leaves are the most beautiful in mid-November.
 
[info] Biwako Otu Tourist Bureau: Phone 077-528-2772

 

Mii-dera Temple
Mii-dera Temple

Mii-dera Temple
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Otsu City Museum of History
>click here

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