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Otsu, the Gateway to Lake Biwa.
Just a short train ride from Kyoto, Inase is located in Otsu City, the capital of Shiga Prefecture, serving as a gateway to Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa.
Whether serving as a base for your Kyoto visit, for visiting the Otsu area’s many famous historical sites, or as a stop on the Biwaichi cycling course (the route circling Lake Biwa), we welcome from guests from around the world. We’re very much looking forward to seeing you here!