Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ōtsu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ōtsu

With a population of 298,164, Ōtsu is the largest city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ōtsu to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ōtsu

Ōtsu in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ōtsu in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5180
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ōtsu in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ōtsu, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Ōtsu

Plane

Although Ōtsu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Osaka All airports (OSA), which is located 50 km from Ōtsu. The shortest flight to Ōtsu from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 26h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ōtsu is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 50 km from Ōtsu. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

Although Ōtsu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Osaka All airports (OSA), which is located 50 km from Ōtsu. The shortest flight to Ōtsu from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 26h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ōtsu is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 50 km from Ōtsu. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Ōtsu

NKMNagoya Airfield
NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Airlines serving Ōtsu

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ōtsu

Most booked hotels in Ōtsu

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Yumotokan
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,585+
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Biwako Ryokusuitei
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,494+
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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,578+
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,553+
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Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,154+
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,610+
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Hiring a car in Ōtsu

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Ōtsu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,170 and ₹ 1,560. The most frequently booked car type in Ōtsu is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Ōtsu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,170 and ₹ 1,560. The most frequently booked car type in Ōtsu is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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