Ōtsuka
in Kyōto-shi of Kyoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.982 and 135.829 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 58' 54" and E 135° 49' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:50 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:38 am and 4:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Ōtsuka

Ōtsuka in Kyōto-shi (Kyoto) is located in Japan about 223 mi (or 359 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ōtsuka is now 12:50 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Ōtsuka, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Otsu, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku, Uji and Muko. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Address
3,0 mi
SANJO KEAGE HIGASHIYAMA KU
605 0052 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Yachiyo

Address
3,0 mi
34, Fukuchicho, Nanzenji, Sakyoku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 606 8435, Japan.
6068435 京都市 左京区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Oyado Yoshimizu

Address
3,0 mi
MARUYAMAKOUEN BENTENDO NOBORU, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0071, JAPAN.
6050071 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Address
2,6 mi
2-1-28 Nagara
520-0046 Otsu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SMALL LUXURY 京都 龍吟

Address
3,1 mi
京都市東山区下河原町463 12 石塀小路.
6050825 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kamuroan

Address
3,1 mi
197 3,KIYOMIZU 4 CHOME, HIGASHIYAMA KU, KYOTO, 605 0862,JAPAN.
6050862 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kyotohigashiyama Onsen Hotel Ryozen

Address
2,8 mi
7, SEIKANJI RYOZANCHO, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0861, JAPAN.
6050861 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Guest House Santoan

Address
2,8 mi
19, SEIKANJI RYOZANCHO, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0861, JAPAN.
6050861 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Brighton City Kyoto Yamashina

Address
0,6 mi
23, ANSHU SAJIKICHO, YAMASHINA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 607 8012, JAPAN.
6078012 Yamashina
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Chapel Cinderella - Adults only

Address
3,2 mi
55-2, Awataguchitoriicho, Kyoto Sakyo-ku
606-8436 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 18:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

うねうね線路いにしえの道-京津線 Japan winding rail

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 09:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: angelspringsTavio

The Keishin Line is an interurban railway line. It runs between Otsu City and Kyoto City in Japan. The tram was running until 1997. The busiest section of the line, was replaced in 1997...


京阪・京津線併用軌道 Keihan district / keishin Line combination orbit

Published: August 24, 2006
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kinmani

Keishin Keihan train left the station goes into orbit Hamaotsu only run came on the road so far. After this run the ground station of Keihan Yamashina, Kyoto City Subway Tozai line to enter...


20131013大津祭

Published: October 19, 2013
Length: 24:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheOHDOI

Otsu festival otsu city shiga,japan.Oct13.2013.


京都・山科 桜の頃 勧修寺 Kajū-ji Temple with cherry blossoms, Kyoto(2013-04)

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 44:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成25年4月初め in the beginning of April 2013 桜咲く頃の勧修寺です。(京都市山科区) Kajū-ji, a Buddhist temple, in the cherry blossom season (Kyoto City, Japan)...


京都・山科 3月 隨心院 梅咲く頃 Zuishin-in Temple, Kyoto(2012-03)

Published: March 01, 2013
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成24年3月下旬 late March 2012 梅咲く頃の隨心院です。(京都市山科区) Zuishin-in, a Buddhist Temple in Kyoto City, Japan 撮影地 Location http://goo.gl/maps/OtqCm.


京都 醍醐寺 境内の桜 Cherry Blossoms in Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto(2010-04)

Published: September 16, 2012
Length: 47:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成22年4月初め in the beginning of April 2010 醍醐寺の境内の桜です。(京都市伏見区) Daigo-ji Temple in the cherry blossom season in Kyoto City, Japan. http://goo.g...


Discovering Kami Daigo in Kyoto!

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 28:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kyoto Dream Trips

Kami-Daigo, is located on top of the Kasatori Mountain. The entrance to Kami-Daigo can be reached by passing through Shimo-Daigo, or by a path beside Shimo-Daigo. There is a path with stairs...


京都 醍醐寺のしだれ桜(2015-03)Daigo-ji Temple with cherry blossoms, Kyoto

Published: April 03, 2015
Length: 37:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成27年3月末頃 around the end of March 2015 ソメイヨシノに先駆け、しだれ桜の咲く醍醐寺です。(京都市伏見区) Daigo-ji, a Buddhist temple, with...


Daigo ji Temple A World Heritage Site in Kyoto!

Published: September 03, 2013
Length: 29:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kyoto Dream Trips

One of the main buildings in the Shimo-Daigo area is the Golden Hall (Kondo). The present "Golden-hall" was moved from Yuasa in Kishu (the present Wakayama Prefecture) by the order of Toyotomi...


UNRAKU gama | Kyoto “Kyo yaki”, “Kiyomizu yaki” Pottery

Published: February 06, 2015
Length: 01:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 京都雲楽窯

Kyoto Kiyomizu-ware Pottery "UNRAKU-gama" website : http://unrakugama.com/en/ UNRAKU-gama is a house of pottery located in Kiyomizu-yaki Danchi in Kyoto's Yamashina area, a region known for ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Yamashina-ku, Kyoto

Yamashina-ku, Kyoto is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It lies in the southeastern part of the city, and Yamashina Station is one stop away from Kyoto Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line). The area of Yamashina-ku is 28.78 km² and the population is 135,901 as of April 1, 2008.

Located at 34.9725, 135.814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Kyoto

Kyoto Tachibana University

Kyoto Tachibana University is a private university located in Yamashina, Kyoto, Japan. The University was founded in 1967 as a private university for women. Its motto was "to encourage and foster independent women". In 2005, the university became co-educational. Approximately 2000 students attended in 2006.

Located at 34.9684, 135.826 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kyoto Prefecture

Yamashina Mido

Yamashina Mido, also known as Yamashina Hongan-ji (山科本願寺), was a Buddhist temple in Kyoto which was used as a fortress by the Ikkō-ikki, an organization of warrior monks and lay zealots who opposed samurai rule.

Located at 34.9846, 135.812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Buddhist temples, Former buildings and structures of Japan, 1480s architecture, 1478 establishments, 1532 disestablishments

Nagitsuji Station

Nagitsuji Station is a train station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

Located at 34.9728, 135.815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Higashino Station (Kyoto)

Higashino Station is a train station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

Located at 34.9822, 135.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Yamashina Station

is a train station in Yamashina-ku ward, city of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The station has two separated sections: underground subway section and above-ground JR section. In addition, Keihan Yamashina Station on the Keishin Line of Keihan Electric Railway is located just in front of the JR station. This article also covers the Keihan station.

Located at 34.9923, 135.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Stations of Keihan Electric Railway

Yamashina Botanical Research Institute

The Yamashina Botanical Research Institute (山科植物資料館) is a research botanical garden specializing in medicinal herbs, operated by Nippon Shinyaku and located at Oyakesaka no tsujicho 39, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan. It is open from Monday through Friday; please write ahead for permission to visit. The institute was established in 1934.

Located at 34.9719, 135.819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Japan, Gardens in Kyoto Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Kyoto, Geography of Kyoto, Education in Kyoto, Buildings and structures in Kyoto

Shinomiya Station

Shinomiya Station is a train station in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

Located at 34.9918, 135.824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Stations of Keihan Electric Railway

Oiwake Station (Shiga)

Oiwake Station is a train station in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9917, 135.837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Stations of Keihan Electric Railway

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