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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ōtsu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Ōtsu
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.
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 31 miles from Ōtsu. The shortest flight to Ōtsu from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 13h.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Ōtsu.
Airlines serving Ōtsu
Where to stay in popular areas of Ōtsu
Most booked hotels in Ōtsu
Hiring a car in Ōtsu
Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. 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 Mini car hire (Nissan Dayz or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.