Japan · Shiga
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
大津市
Otsu is a city in Shiga. Explore temple architecture and traditions at Mii-dera and Ishiyama-dera. Visit the two stops separately and check current visitor access and transport.
This guide covers places within Otsu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
三井寺（園城寺）
Formally called Onjō-ji, a temple preserving historic buildings. The photo shows its Kondō in 2010. Ordinary visits and special openings can have different conditions; check current guidance and follow interior photography rules.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02A first-visit stop
石山寺
A temple known for literature and cultural heritage. The photo shows the Kannondō in 2012, not the National Treasure main hall or a current exhibition. Check access conditions for the grounds and exhibitions separately and follow signs around steps.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Tourism guidance introduces Miidera chikara-mochi as an Otsu specialty. Check ingredients, allergen information and same-day availability with the seller. Similar names do not imply that different shops or products are identical.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Visit the two places separately. Check distances and transport on the map rather than assuming a short walk.
Check the walking routeCheck current routes and transport options on the map.
Information checked:
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
