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Bycicle tour around Lake Biwa...
ruxandras Says: Bycicle tour around Lake Biwa ! Can be done in one or two days. There is a great volunteer organisation for international communication and exchange (VOICE) in Hikone that takes care of this once or twice every year and they have a lot of other tips too! Very nice...
Loosechicken Says: A visit to Ishiyama Temple (Ishiyamadera).A somewhat interesting Temple where part of 'The Tales of Genji' were written.
Aside from business hotels,...
Loosechicken Says: Aside from business hotels, the Prince and Biwako hotels are pretty swank (along with the price). Good views of Lake Biwa.
this is not exactly in Otsu,...
ruxandras Says: this is not exactly in Otsu, but is 40 min by JR train towards Maibara. Actually it is another city -called Hikone (unfortunately no listing!). The Hikone Castle is a 'must see' in spring (sakura blossom) or autumn (momiji leafs).
ruxandras Says: I know I'll miss the Ishiyama-dera cherry blossom (late March, early April) and momiji leafs (October)...
take a boat from Otsu to visit...
ruxandras Says: take a boat from Otsu to visit the Biwako Museum (the lake museum), and surrounding park. (or U can get there by bycicle, on the lake side road, about 40 min.) Kite flying near Biwako...
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