Things to Do
Otsu Festival
The Otsu Festival has been held since the start of the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is a designated Intangible Folk Culture Property of the prefecture.
Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Otsu Station Immediately Accessible on Foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
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