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The Otsu City Science Museum in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan is part of the lifelong learning center along the shores of Lake Biwa, complete with planetarium and exhibition hall. There are many nature related exhibits in the Lake Biwa Theatre and Shiga environment section and the exhibition hall with digital globe and other themed areas offer interactive displays that move when touched for a fun and live science experience. The Otsu City Science Museum planetarium has state of the art digital presentations, live demonstrations and explanations, and the dome is used for sunspot shows and astronomy classes, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

The Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo Omi in Ogoto-Onsen of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan features 149 comfortable rooms with choices of Japanese and Western style rooms with safe, private shower room, free WiFi, toiletries, slippers and more, and dinner and breakfast is included in the rates. There are onsen or hot spring baths available with 4 large communal baths, 4 reserved private baths and 4 open air baths, come relax and beautify the skin it's an amazing experience, they also have a sauna. The Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo Omi has wheelchair accessible areas and rooms, offers foreign language support and other services to ensure a comfortable and unforgettable stay, book today.READ MORE

Biwako Hanakaido is a Japanese style hotel, ryokan in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan with views of the big lake from all guest rooms, and the service is excellent, they make every effort for your utmost satisfaction. There is a restaurant serving delicious local cuisine and a noodle restaurant, a lounge and karaoke area and dining hall, a private dining area and banquet hall aramotherapy, massage and Akasuri salon, it's all here. Biwako Hanakaido also features onsen or hot spring baths surrounded by the mountains with lake views over Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, some guest rooms also have private open air baths and there are saunas and jacuzzis available, it's all here for a fabulous stay.READ MORE

Yumotokan in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan offers relaxing and beautiful guest rooms, seasonal Kyoto cuisine and hot springs with various types of baths with skin beautifying effects. There are seven different types of hot spring baths overlooking Lake Biwa enjoyed with a traditional Japanese atmosphere, and guest room choices include Japenese style rooms or Japense Western style rooms, rooms with an open air bath and suites depending on your budget. Yumotokan Ryokan is the place to come for enjoyment of Japanese hot springs, and each of the four seasons present their own beauty, so come any time of year, an unforgettable stay and experience awaits.READ MORE

Friendship Adventures in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan brings you unforgettable activities packed with experiences you'll only have with them on the only river in the Kansai region, the Setagawa River. Enjoy white water rafting and water tubing, trekking tours in the fall and even snow shoe hiking in winter, they also offer rappeling and the friendly team are on hand to assist every step of the way with safety first. Enjoy a barbeque on the beach after your exhilarating experiences fighting the rapids or whatever adventure you choose, Friendship Adventures promise a fun time out in nature you'll never forget. READ MORE

The Auberge Meson in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan offers luxurious moments of relaxation and a peaceful stay, they only accept 5 bookings per day and it is the perfect place to spend quality time with a loved one in a forest hideaway. This award winning hotel features a completely renewed log cottage and loft rooms ideal for families or groups, and the restaurant serves an exquisite a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, they do not have a children's menu. The Auberge Meson is the perfect venue for your dream wedding, complete with a chapel of the wind, an open air space where the wind blows through, they take care of all the details and planning to ensure your day is fabulous and unforgettable, and from the main building, the view of the forest is like a romantic fairytale painting.READ MORE

Tour du Lac Biwa in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan brings you the slow life and leisurely tours alongside the tranquil shores of Lake Biwa Shiga, and you get to spend quality time with family, friends or a loved one. Enjoy slow food cooking with locally grown ingredients, visiting rice terraces and learning Mochi rice cake making, visit the amazing last roof master's and marvel at their creations, enjoy lakeside cycling and a visit to a tea field in the sky. Tour du Lac Biwa brings you a break for ordinary sightseeing, join them and experience quality Japanese life as well as farm to table cooking and much more, it's way beyond the ordinary, and a whole lot of fun.READ MORE

Setagawa River and Lake Biwa River Cruises in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan offers unforgettable historical cruises on the Seta River aboard the unique and nostalgic paddle steamer the Ichiban Maru. The knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated tour guide provides commentary on a wide range of topics related to the history of Omi Province, and you get to learn amazing facts, legends and folk songs. Setagawa River and Lake Biwa River Cruises are fun and informative and can be combined with a Ishiyamdera Temple visit, the also offer private hire river cruises with a tour guide, come for an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

The Seta Golf Course North Course in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan offers 18 wonderful holes to play and the course was designed by the renowned course design architect Seiichi Inoue. Kept in the best conditions throughout the year for ideal play, and with caddies and golf carts, and a well stocked pro shop it is every golfers dream course. The Seta Golf Course North Course has an amazing clubhouse and restaurant, a cafe counter, powder room for ladies and a bathroom as well as locker room, plus accommodation is available at the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel right on the shores of Lake Biwa, it's all here for a spectacular round of golf and more.READ MORE