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Otsu

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Enryakuji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Sakamotohonmachi Enryakuji Temple

This temple is located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and refers to the area around Yokokawa Main Hall, Enryaku-ji Temple. Opened by Ennin, a disciple of Saicho, it is well-known as a place where famous monks such as Shinran, Nichiren and Dogen trained. The Sho Kannon Bosatsu is enshrined in the butai-zukuri hall, which seems to float like a ship. There are also shuttle buses service from each of Enryaku-ji Temple's East tower and West Tower.
CHEZ LA MERE

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku

"This cake shop is proud of their luxurious fruit sandwich. The sandwich uses seasonal fruit like peach, strawberry, mangoes and kiwi. The fruit isn't diced finely, giving the sandwich a full, satisfying feel. The bright interior is outfitted with desks and tables for eating in-shop. Their cakes, made on the motto of ""Mildly flavored cake you'll never get tired of, just like mother made,"" is popular with customers of all ages and genders."
Konpon Chudo Hall (Enryakuji Main Temple)

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Otsu-shi Sakamotohonmachi 4220 Hieizan (Toudo Chiku-ku)

Located in Sakamoto Honmachi, Otsu City, this designated National Treasure is the overarching main temple building of the Enryakuji Temple, the head temple of Tendai Buddhism. The Enryakuji Temple is divided into three sections; the Konpon Chudo is located on the Todo grounds. The temple’s origins date back to 788 when the great monk Saicho founded the Ichijo Shikanin; construction of the current Konpon Chudo building was completed in 1642. The Konpon Chudo enshrines a figure of Bhaisajyaguru, the principal object of worship, as well as a votive light which has been kept lit for 1,200 years.
Bistro Kokkaran Horii

5.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Umebayashi 1-2-21

A bistro which stands quietly in a back alley in Umebayashi, Otsu City. Here diners can enjoy French cuisine which harnesses the innate flavors of the ingredients while eating with chopsticks and sitting at a sunken kotatsu-style table. In addition to a la carte dishes, the menu also includes two course meals (advanced reservation required).

大津駅そばアルプラザ方面に歩きお店まで徒歩3分程度。お店は飲屋街の突き当たりにある隠れ家的な雰囲気です。単品も当然ながら、コース料理がオススメです。この日は4000円のコースをオーダー。前菜にはじまり、スープはビシソワーズかオニオンスープから一品。魚は鯛、サーモン、ホタテのグラタンから一品を選択。メインは牛、豚、羊、鳥の4種からそれぞれの調理法で選択。羊のハーブステーキを選択。柔らか...
Outdoor Sports Club O’Pal

Leisure / Hobbies

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Ogoto 5-265-1

An activity and adventure company located in Ogoto, Otsu City. Here visitors can enjoy outdoor activities on and around Lake Biwa, including kayaking, standup paddle boarding, wakeboarding, water balling, water tubing, water raft towing, and bicycling. The company also holds canoe classes and can accommodate school trips, off-campus learning activities, and company training events.
Ganso Sakamotoya

5.0

1 Reviews

Shopping

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Nagara 1-5-21

A funazushi (old fashioned fermented crucian carp sushi) shop located in 1 Chome Nagara, Otsu City. This long-standing establishment first opened its doors in 1869. Funazushi is a fermented food which has been designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the prefecture, and its history dates back over 1,000 years. The shop’s funazushi is made according to traditional methods using just wild nigorobuna round crucian carp from Lake Biwa and locally grown Omi rice. In addition to funazushi, the shop sells other goods such as fish from Lake Biwa cooked and preserved in soy sauce tsukudani style.

大津の旧北国街道ぞいにある、老舗のお店。近江名物の鮒寿司を買いに伺いました。とても風情のある店構え。店内も老舗の歴史を感じます。鮒寿司以外もいろいろ商品があります。鮒寿司は是非こちらで。
Hieiyuba Honpo Yubahachi Otsu Main Store

Shopping

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Chuou 4-3-10

A yuba tofu skin specialty shop located in 4 Chome Chuo, Otsu City. The shop makes and sells “Hiei Yuba,” which it officially provides to the Enryakuji Temple, said to be the first place in Japan where the creation and use of yuba was transmitted. The shop also sells other products like creamy “Hiei Toro Yuba” and dried yuba.
Shigain Monzeki Temple

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Sakamoto 4-6-1

A Buddhist temple located in Sakamoto, Otsu City. The temple was originally the Hosho-ji Temple on the Kitashirakawa in the early Edo period and was later moved here. In the Edo period, it was used as a living space for generations of Tendai Buddhist head priests (the chief abbots of the Enryakuji Temple). The temple’s garden, created by the famous Kobori Masakazu, has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
Hira Genkimura

Leisure / Hobbies

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Kitakomatsu 1769-3

An outdoor activity facility located in Kitakomatsu, Otsu City. The facility has tent sites with cookhouses and a lodging house with a conference room. There’s also an astronomical observatory with a planetarium and telescope, a studio where visitors can make yakisugi handicrafts, a playground and obstacle course with a 72-meter-long slide, and a 15-meter-high climbing wall (short training course required before use).
Matsunoura Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Shiga Otsu-shi Arakawa

This scenic lake bathing area is located on the shore of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan, and offers a beautiful contrast between the majestic mountains of the Hira mountain range and the white sandy beach and the lake's surface shimmering in the sunlight. With a campground and cafe adjacent to the lake, the area is crowded with people enjoying outdoor leisure activities, especially during the summer season.
Aoyagi Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Shiga Otsu-shi Daimotsu

The Shirahama Lake Bathing Area is located on the shores of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The location overlooking the Hira Mountains and the high transparency of the water are attractive. A campground is adjacent to the lake, which attracts many people who enjoy outdoor leisure activities, especially during the summer season.
Manohama Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Shiga Pref. Otsushi Imakatata 3

A swimming beach located in 3 Chome Imakatata, Otsu City. The southernmost of all the swimming beaches on Lake Biwa, this beach is known for its clean waters. The “Kojo Goza-bashiri Taikai” competition is also held here in July and August; the contest involves attempting to run across a rush mat spread on the surface of the lake.
Shisei Iori

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Otsu-shi Ishiyama Temple 3-2-37
Hon Kotobuki In Nagara Sabo

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Otsu-shi Onjojicho 246
Gurutto Biwako Shima Meguri

Leisure / Hobbies

Shiga Otsu-shi Hamaotsu 5-1-1
Blueberry Fields Kinokuniya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Otsu-shi Ikadachi Kami Ryugecho 673

A 15-minute drive from JR Ono Station and Wani Station, and a 20-minute shuttlebus ride from Katata Station. This restaurant is located in the mountains, where one can see from Lake Biwa all the way to Mt. Mikami (Omi Fuji) and Mt. Hiei. A reservation is required for both lunch and dinner. Whether lunch or dinner, customers can choose between two course meals; dinner is only served on Saturday and Sunday. You can enjoy your meal with afternoon tea, a seasonal dessert, or a glass of homemade blueberry juice.
Daichudo

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Otsu-shi Kannonji 8-17

A four-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway Miidera Station. This Japanese confectionary shop, established in 1932, can be reached by heading a short distance north on the road following Lake Biwa from the Otsu Kannonji Post Office on the southwest bank of the lake. The shop is famous for its Otsu-e senbei rice crackers, which are branded with Otsu-e folk art images whose history stretches back to the first half of the 17th century. These simple yet delicious treats are made with just three ingredients according to the same recipe used since the shop was founded, and have long been popular to give as souvenirs and gifts. In addition to these crackers, the shop offers a wide selection of other products which utilize the unique cultural and culinary features of Omi, including manju buns, monaka wafer cakes, and jams. The shop also sells special tie-in items made in collaboration with anime properties.
Kissako

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Otsu-shi Hotarudani 4-45

"A five-minute walk from Ishiyamadera Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. This cafe can be reached by heading a short distance north along Prefectural Route 3 from Hotarudani Park and taking the first right. The cafe primarily serves Yakuzen medicinal cuisine and Chinese tea. The Shin! Yakuzen dim sum combo meal is particularly popular and comes with a ""five color"" medicinal soup made with a variety of ingredients. The cafe's five grain rice and jellies are made with different ingredients depending on the season. The cafe also offers limited-time, seasonal dishes limited to just 10 customers a day. In addition, the cafe serves its own original black tea blend."
Palette/Atrium Ojiyama Main Store

3.5

10 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Otsu-shi Ojigaoka 3-3-23

A five-minute walk from JR Otsukyo Station. This cake shop is located next to the Ojiyama Police Box and in front of the Ojigaoka 3-Chome Intersection. Unlike most cake shops, the establishment is open from 9 a.m. Using an abundance of ingredients from Shiga Prefecture, the shop sells everything from a sponge cake which can even be eaten by people allergic to eggs; to items which make perfect gifts and souvenirs, like sable cookies decorated with one of 100 classic poems about Omi by 100 poets, and an apple pie selected to be given as a gift to those paying into the local Furusato Nozei hometown tax donation system. The shop also operates a cafe and offers confection making classes, as well as a delightful sweets buffet.

この店は、JR大津京駅の近くにあります。値段の割に、あまり甘くなく普通に美味しいです。店内も明るく店員さんも親切でした。
coctura SAKURAI

3.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Shiga Otsu-shi Kokubu 1-217-10

This traditional kaiseki course cuisine restaurant is situated along Prefectural Route 782 next to the Butsushinji Temple. Dedicated to the concept of local production for local consumption, the restaurant makes use of choice ingredients sourced from within the prefecture. One of the restaurant's most distinctive characteristics is its emphasis not just on the cuisine but also on ensuring that the atmosphere of the entire establishment is uniform and harmonious, right down to the tableware and ikebana flower arrangements. Customers can choose between a lunch course and a fusion kaiseki course based on their budget - the latter course is available to parties of two or more people and must be reserved in advance. The restaurant's daggertooth pike conger shabushabu hotpot is only available in summer, while the wild Japanese amberjack shabushabu hotpot is only available in winter. The restaurant also sells its own homemade vinegar and soy sauce. Lastly, the restaurant has a private dining area which can accommodate up to 14 people.

ランチ利用で、お昼の御膳3,500円をオーダー。古民家を改装し、打ち水に季節の花、と雰囲気は良い。土間だったと思われる部分にカウンター、庭を眺められる部分を個室（テーブル）として設えてある。美味しくいただけたのだが、特に印象に残るということもなく・・・。女性には結構ボリュームの有る量で、ごはんは土鍋のまま供されるが少し残してしまった。チップが少し有る器が出てきたのがちょっと残念。コース料...

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Shiga Areas

Visitors to Shiga prefecture are almost always hopping east across the prefectural border from Kyoto, and they are almost certainly Lake Biwa-bound. Covering an area of 670 square kilometers, Lake Biwa makes up the bulk of Shiga prefecture, with beautiful lakeside paths that offer myriad walking and cycling opportunities, connecting a string of museums, shrines, and picturesque views that finally lead you to Hikone Castle on the eastern side of the lake.