Things to Do
Biwako Otsukan
The Biwako Otsukan was built in 1934 as the first international tourism hotel in the prefecture, with the intention of bringing in more tourists from overseas.
Overview
Access
- Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Otsukyo Station 15 min on foot
- Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Omijingumae Station 15 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
(Reception open 9:00-19:30)
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