Location: Otsu
Kinki, Japan
Country: Japan
Region: Kansai
Prefecture: Shiga Prefecture
Government• Mayor: Naomi Koshi
Area• Total: 464.51 km (179.35 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2017)• Total: 341,187
• Density: 730/km (1,900/sq mi)
Symbols• Tree: Prunus serrulata
• Flower: Viola eizanensis
• Bird: Black-headed gull
Time zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address: 3-1 Goryō-chō, Ōtsu-shi, Shiga-ken
520-8575
Website: www.city.otsu.shiga.jp
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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.
Restaurants in Otsu
1. Ukaruchan Arena
2. Ag Square Otsu
3-1-43 Nionohama, Otsu 520-0801 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-522-6533 https://tempo.sega.jp/am/otsu/
3. Otsu Alex Cinema
2-1 Hamamachi, Otsu 520-0041 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-527-9616
4. United Cinemas Otsu
14-30 Uchidehama, Otsu 520-0806 Shiga Prefecture +81 570-783-014
5. Kirakira Aso Box Sakamoto
7-24-1 Sakamoto, Otsu 520-0113 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-578-0641
6. Otsushi Fujimi Citizen Heated Pool Spockfujimi
54-46 Fujimidai, Otsu 520-0846 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-533-3113
7. Apina Kids Park Otsukyo
1-1 Nihommatsu Brunch Otsukyo, Otsu 520-0021 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-524-9922 https://www.kyowa-corp.co.jp/am/shop/31-01
