Lake Biwa Travel Guide 🇯🇵 Hidden Gem in Shiga Prefecture Near Kyoto, Otsu, Japan Travel 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Lake Biwa Travel Guide 🇯🇵 Hidden Gem in Shiga Prefecture Near Kyoto, Otsu, Japan Travel 2025

Discover Lake Biwa—Japan’s largest and oldest freshwater lake! An underrated, hidden gem just 9 minutes away from Kyoto, we explore a charming Japanese city in Shiga Prefecture. Once upon a time, the port city of Otsu was a popular tourist destination for travelers during the Edo period. As the last stop on the ancient Old Tokaido Road (connecting Tokyo to Kyoto), many Japanese travelers would stop here to refresh themselves along the sacred shores of Lake Biwa. Today, this sleepy town is often overlooked thanks to its close proximity to Kyoto. Join us as we explore Otsu, one of Shiga Japan’s best-kept secrets. Preserving its old Japan charm, this underrated Kyoto destination features ancient temples, scenic lake views and local eats that most tourists miss. Whether you're planning your next Japan travel adventure or just love exploring new places to visit, this Kyoto hidden gem should be on your list! #kyotovlog #lakebiwa #japanlife Thank you to Hotel Koo for sponsoring our stay! Book your stay at Hotel Koo here: https://hotel-koo.com/en/ --- 📬 Business inquiries: ralphsammendo@gmail.com 🤳🏽 Follow us on Instagram! Ralph —   / ralphmendo   Sam —   / sampotenciano   🛎 Booking a hotel? Use our Agoda code RALPHANDSAM for a nice little discount from us. Simply add our code to your Agoda app's Deals tab manually, or through this link: https://ago-da.co/RALPHANDSAM (Eligible for certain hotels only) 📱 Need an eSIM? Download Airalo eSIM and use our codes SAM8917 or RALPH8761 for $3 off your first eSIM: https://www.airalo.com/?code=SAM8917 https://www.airalo.com/?code=RALPH8761 💻 Need a VPN? Sign up for NordVPN and get up to 3 free months: https://refer-nordvpn.com/uyJdsaTDBza https://thmatc.co/?l=B3C04D47 https://thmatc.co/?l=3B9C84D6 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Kyoto to Otsu 01:27 Otsu City 02:19 Best Hotel in Otsu 06:06 Best Omi Beef 10:35 Morning in Otsu 13:01 Japanese Breakfast 14:21 History of Otsu Japan 16:19 Otsu Mochi Shop 17:32 160 Year Old Tea Shop 20:26 Lake Biwa Pearl Jewelry 21:37 Traditional Japanese Lunch 23:40 Old School Photo Shop and Snacks 24:45 Otsu Shotengai Walk 25:17 Imperial Family Pickle Shop 26:46 Nagara Shrine 27:40 Rabbit Shrine 28:18 Mii-dera Shrine 29:05 Exploring Otsu 29:50 Siiji Izakaya 31:30 Lake Biwa at Night 32:57 Japanese Machiya Breakfast 35:52 Otsu Morning Walk 36:23 Dry River Bakery 38:51 James Western Clothing 40:22 Cafe 41:03 Curry Shop 42:14 Lake Biwa 43:13 Marlet Cafe