Escape Kyoto’s Crowds: Lake Cruises, Samurai Trails and Hidden ...
A Mississippi-style paddlewheel boat, a road once travelled by samurai, and a peaceful 1,200-year-old temple — all just a short train ride from Kyoto! Looking for a break from Kyoto’s busy streets and popular tourist spots? Just around 10 minutes from Kyoto Station by train, Otsu offers a different side of Japan. Set beside Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, this historic city brings together...