Location: Otsu

Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Country: Japan

Region: Kansai

Prefecture: Shiga Prefecture

Government

• Mayor: Naomi Koshi

Area

• Total: 464.51 km (179.35 sq mi)

Population (October 1, 2017)

• Total: 341,187

• Density: 730/km (1,900/sq mi)

Symbols

• Tree: Prunus serrulata

• Flower: Viola eizanensis

• Bird: Black-headed gull

Time zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

City hall address: 3-1 Goryō-chō, Ōtsu-shi, Shiga-ken 520-8575

Website: www.city.otsu.shiga.jp

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Most Popular Kaiseki food in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

July 4, 2020 Cedrick Jardin

Discover Restaurants offering the best Kaiseki food in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Ōtsu (大津市, Ōtsu-shi) is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Ōtsu is known as the main port of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. It briefly served as the capital of Japan from 667 to 672 AD during the Asuka period (538 – 710). The city is home to numerous sites of historical importance, notably the temples of Mii-dera, Ishiyama-dera, and Enryaku-ji and the Hiyoshi Taisha shrine. Enryaku-ji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)". Ōtsu was incorporated as a city on October 1, 1898.
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1. Ogoto Onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei

6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu 520-0101 Shiga Prefecture Japanese, Kaiseki, Kyoto cuisine Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards +81 50-5786-8567

Reviewed By nwk888

Tried Japanese Kaiseki (a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner). Presentation was very beautiful, with good service and explanation on how to eat the food. Would not do again though as it was pricey and we did not feel so full after dinner

Top 3 Brew Pub food in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

2. Otsu Uochuu

2-4-10 Kyomachi, Otsu 520-0044 Shiga Prefecture Japanese, Kaiseki Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +81 77-522-4428

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4 based on 10 reviews

Reviewed By OhenrosanKK

Best Cafe food near Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

3. Ishiyamadera Kyokaiseki Shingetsu

1-3-3 Ishiyamadera, Otsu 520-0861 Shiga Prefecture Japanese, Kaiseki Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards +81 77-537-1436 http://www.k-shingetsu.com/

Reviewed By Glen W

Otsu is the neglected little brother of Kyoto, in spite of its being 9 minutes away by train and having some of the most stunning sights in Japan. One of these is Ishiyama-dera, a Buddist temple nestling in a paradise valley near the terminus of the little local railroad line. A very old tradition says that Lady Murasaki began writing The Tale of Genji there. Near the end of the ten-minute walk from the station to the temple gate is this modest-looking restaurant, where you will be served excellent Japanese kaiseki cuisine at a very reasonable price by elegant staff in a quiet decor. Expect no Western food or foreign language skills, but this reviewer can gratefully attest to a few rooms with actual tables. The smallest menu (3500 Yen at writing plus drinks, tax and a small service charge) consists of 7 gorgeously-arranged courses of modest size which will leave you satisfied in every way, unless your appetite is gargantuan.