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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The 8 Best Beaches in Otsu, Kinki
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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.
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1. Omimaiko Beach
2. Sunshine Beach
3. Manohama
4. Matsunoura Beach
Arakawa, Otsu 520-0513 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-592-0378 https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/1737
5. Omatsuzaki Beach
Minamikomatsu, Otsu 520-0502 Shiga Prefecture
6. Imajukuhama Suieijo
Waniimajuku, Otsu Shiga Prefecture https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/1730
7. Kitakomatsu Suieijo
Kitakomatsu, Otsu Shiga Prefecture
8. Matsunoura Suieijo
Arakawa, Otsu 520-0514 Shiga Prefecture https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/1737
