Location: Otsu
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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. Otsu Station Tourist Information Center Otsury
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
2. Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
3. Michi-no-Eki Imokonosato
4. Sakamoto Tourist Information Center
5. Ishiyama Station Tourist Information Center
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3.0 based on 11 reviews
Drop by the Ishiyama Station Tourist Information Center located inside Keihan Ishiyama Station where Ishiyama specialists will help you plan your time in the town. Pick up maps, visitor guides and brochures for must-see landmarks, attractions, events, neighbourhoods and tours to help you see it all. The information Center is open seven days a week from 9 am-6 pm.
6. Ishiyamadera Tourist Information Center
7. Katata Station Tourist Information Center
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2.5 based on 3 reviews
Located in front of JR Katata station. We provide town maps and brochures to help tourists.
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