9 Best Tourist spots & Things to Do in Otsu | Apr 2025
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
Experience the beauty of Sakamoto and Mount Hiei on our exclusive tour. Start with a scenic ride on the Sakamoto Cable Car, Japan’s longest cableway, offering stunning views of Lake Biwa and misty forests.
5.00 (1 reviews)
From $131.71
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Private Japanese Homecooking in Kyoto with a Lovely Local Michiyo
Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen.
4.88 (48 reviews)
From $86.00
Otsu-e Folk Art Workshop & Local Culture Walk Near Kyoto
Join a unique cultural experience led by Misato Takahashi, an Otsu native and daughter of Wado Takahashi, an Otsu-e artist originally from the Otsu-e master family, Takahashi Shozan.
5.00 (9 reviews)
From $112.39
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
The two waterfalls we visit are spectacular. The first, Hira Falls, is just a quarter mile (400 meter) hike from the car park.
From $136.98
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist Site
Mount Hiei, home to the revered Enryaku-ji Temple, is a central site in Japanese Buddhist history. Visitors can take a scenic cable car ride to the temple, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
From $152.78
Artist Pottery and Cooking Class in the Old Streets of Mt. Hiei
Would you like to immortalize your trip to Japan with a one-of-a-kind pottery creation? In the serene surroundings of Hieizan Yamanakacho, our studio offers an immersive pottery experience steeped in Japan's rich ceramic heritage.
From $266.93
Private Lake Biwa Bass Fishing and Sightseeing
Aiming to catch the world's largest black bass Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is a dream fishing spot for anglers, as it is where the world's largest recorded black bass was caught.
From $618.16
Bicycle Rental around Lake Biwa
Biwaichi Bike is a cycle station facility at the Port of Otsu that connects bicycles to Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, located 15 minutes by train from Kyoto Station.
From $23.18
Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu
Your host Hisako learned to cook from her mother and sister and is passionate about sharing Japanese home cooking with travelers using fresh and seasonal ingredients.
5.00 (2 reviews)
From $49.24