Shimo-sakamoto
in Ōtsu-shi of Shiga, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.050 and 135.883 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 2' 59" and E 135° 52' 59"
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: 08:13 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:37 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 Shimo-sakamoto

Shimo-sakamoto in Ōtsu-shi (Shiga) is located in Japan about 219 mi (or 353 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shimo-sakamoto is now 08:13 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Shimo-sakamoto, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 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 8 mi (or 13 km), South-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, Kusatsu, Moriyama, Ritto and Kamigyo-ku. 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

LAKE BIWA OTSU PRINCE HOTEL

Address
3,1 mi
4-7-7 NIONOHAMA 4CHOME
5208520 OTSU
Japan

Time Information

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


Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens

Address
4,5 mi
23-1 Kayanoura
520-2143 Otsu-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


BIWAKO RYOKUSUITEI

Address
2,7 mi
6-1-6 OGOTU SHIGA PREFIX
520 0101 Ogoto,,Otsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


BIWAKO HANAKAIDO

Address
2,8 mi
1 1 3 OGOTO
520-0101 Ogoto,Otsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 22:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SATOYA MUKASHIBANASHI YUZANSO

Address
2,9 mi
1-8-28 OGOTO OTSU-SHI SHIGA
520-0101 Ogoto,Otsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Kitashirakawa Natural Radium Onsen

Address
4,3 mi
1 125, Kitashirakawa jizodani cho, Sakyo ku Kyoto city, Kyoto 606 8294, Japan.
6068294 京都市 左京区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Furusato

Address
4,3 mi
239, YASEKONOE CHO, SAKYO KU, KYOTO SHI, KYOTO 601 1253, JAPAN.
6011253 京都市 左京区
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Biwako no Senmatsu

Address
4,0 mi
297 1, SHINHAMA CHO, KUSATSU SHI, SHIGA, 525 0067, JAPAN.
5250067 Kusatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Address
3,1 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


(RYOKAN) Enryakuji Kaikan

Address
2,7 mi
4220, Sakamoto honmachi, Otsu city, Shiga 520 0116, Japan.
5200116 Sakamotohon-Machi,,Otsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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JR Katata Station, Otsu City

Published: January 21, 2014
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Keihan Railway Ishiyamadera Station (京阪電車石山寺駅), Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture

Published: March 05, 2013
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Published: August 22, 2011
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Published: May 31, 2013
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Published: December 26, 2014
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Rating: 5 of 5
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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.

Karasaki Station

Karasaki Station is a railway station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0497, 135.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture

Hieizan Sakamoto Station

Hieizan Sakamoto Station is a railway station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.  The station was previously named Eizan Station until September 4, 1994, when the station's name was changed to its current name.

Located at 35.0704, 135.878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Shigasato Station

Shigasato Station is a train station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0434, 135.859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Anō Station (Shiga)

Anō Station is a train station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0556, 135.865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Matsunobamba Station

Matsunobamba Station is a train station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0655, 135.87 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Cable Sakamoto Station

Cable Sakamoto Station is a funicular station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0697, 135.864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Sakamoto Station (Shiga)

is a train station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan. The Sakamoto Cable runs from Cable Sakamoto Station which is about 15 minutes walk from this station.

Located at 35.0708, 135.871 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Hōraioka Station

Hōraioka Station is a funicular station in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

Located at 35.0684, 135.861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

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capture of the webcam Katada: Ootsu − Ogoto Yacht Club (雄琴ヨットクラブ)

Katada: Ootsu − Ogoto Yacht Club (雄琴ヨットクラブ), Katada (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimo-sakimoto, Shimo-sakamoto