Things To Do in Hokkoku Bridge, Restaurants in Hokkoku Bridge

7 Bridges in Shiga Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Setagawa Reiwa Ohashi, Omi Bridge, Daiichi Daidogawa Bridge, Lake Biwa Bridge, Horanomiya Bridge, Hokkoku Bridge, Kazeki Bridge.

What to do and see in Otsu, Kinki: The Best Historic Walking Areas

Ōtsu (大津市, Ōtsu-shi) is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Ōtsu is known as the main port of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. It briefly served as the capital of Japan from 667 to 672 AD during the Asuka period (538 – 710). The city is home to numerous sites of historical importance, notably the temples of Mii-dera, Ishiyama-dera, and Enryaku-ji and the Hiyoshi Taisha shrine. Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)". Ōtsu was incorporated as a city on October 1, 1898.