Otsu Shiga Prefecture Kinki Japan Asia Collection

The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Series: New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Night Rain at Karasaki, c1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Night Rain at Karasaki, c1835. From Eight Views of Omi

The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Eight Views of Omi: Miidera, Ishiyama, Seta (image 3 of 3), 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Eight Views of Omi: Miidera, Ishiyama, Seta (image 3 of 3), 1856

Eight Views of Omi: Miidera, Ishiyama, Seta (image 2 of 3), 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Eight Views of Omi: Miidera, Ishiyama, Seta (image 2 of 3), 1856

Eight Views of Omi: Miidera, Ishiyama, Seta (image 1 of 3), 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Eight Views of Omi: Miidera, Ishiyama, Seta (image 1 of 3), 1856

Night Rain Karasaki (image 2 of 2), Early 1780s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Night Rain Karasaki (image 2 of 2), Early 1780s. From Eight Views of Omi

Evening Bell at Mii (Mii no bansho), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching Style...1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Evening Bell at Mii (Mii no bansho), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching Style (Doban Omi hakkei), Japan, 1804/16

Otsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852
Otsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Otsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)... c. 1837/42
Otsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Tokaido with Poem (Kyoka iri Tokaido), c. 1837/42

Evening Glow at Seta (Seta sekisho), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of... c. 1814/17
Evening Glow at Seta (Seta sekisho), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Omi (Furyu Omi hakkei)", Japan, c. 1814/17

Evening Glow at Seta (Seta sekisho), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of.. c. 1814/17
Evening Glow at Seta (Seta sekisho), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Omi (Furyu Omi hakkei)", Japan, c. 1814/17

Night Rain at Karasaki (Karasaki no yoru no ame), from the series Eight Views of Omi... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Night Rain at Karasaki (Karasaki no yoru no ame), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching Style (Doban Omi hakkei), Japan, 1804/16

Evening Glow at Seta (Seta no sekisho), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Evening Glow at Seta (Seta no sekisho), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching Style (Doban Omi hakkei), Japan, 1804/16

Otsu: Hashirii Teahouse (Otsu, Hashirii chaya), from the series "Fifty-three Station... c. 1833/34
Otsu: Hashirii Teahouse (Otsu, Hashirii chaya), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Otsu: Distant View of Otsu and the Lake from the Kannon Hall of Mii Temple (Otsu, Miidera... 1855)
Otsu: Distant View of Otsu and the Lake from the Kannon Hall of Mii Temple (Otsu, Miidera Kannondo yori Otsu no machi kosui chobo), no

Otsu: Distant View of Otsu and the Lake from the Kannon Hall of Mii Temple (Otsu, Miidera... 1855)
Otsu: Distant View of Otsu and the Lake from the Kannon Hall of Mii Temple (Otsu, Miidera Kannondo yori Otsu no machi kosui chobo), no

Omi Province: Lake Biwa and Ishiyama Temple (Omi, Biwako Ishiyamadera), from the series "F... 1853
Omi Province: Lake Biwa and Ishiyama Temple (Omi, Biwako Ishiyamadera), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Omi Province: Lake Biwa and Ishiyama Temple (Omi, Biwako Ishiyamadera), from the series "F... 1853
Omi Province: Lake Biwa and Ishiyama Temple (Omi, Biwako Ishiyamadera), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Otsu-No. 54, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c. 1847/52)
Otsu-No. 54, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Evening Bells at Mii (Mii bansho), section of a sheet from the series "Eight Views of... c.1847/52
Evening Bells at Mii (Mii bansho), section of a sheet from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)", c. 1847/52

The Evening Bell at Miidera (Mii no bansho), from the series "Eight Views in Omi... 1837/38
The Evening Bell at Miidera (Mii no bansho), from the series "Eight Views in Omi Province (Omi hakkei no uchi)", 1837/38

Sketch for Autumn Moon at Ishiyama Temple (Ishiyama no shugetsu), from the series... c. 1859
Sketch for Autumn Moon at Ishiyama Temple (Ishiyama no shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views in Omi Province (Omi hakkei)", c. 1859

Minakuchi, Ishibe, Kusatsu, Otsu, and Kyoto, from the series "Famous Places on the... c. 1830 / 35
Minakuchi, Ishibe, Kusatsu, Otsu, and Kyoto, from the series " Famous Places on the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Five Stations (Tokaido gojusan eki goshuku meisho)", c. 1830/35

Ishiyama Temple in Omi Province, No. 13 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei ju... 1858)
Ishiyama Temple in Omi Province, No. 13 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei jusanban Koshu Ishiyamadera), from the series " The Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki)", 1858

Mii Temple in Omi Province, No. 14 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei juyonba... 1859)
Mii Temple in Omi Province, No. 14 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei juyonban Omi Miidera), from the series " The Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki)", 1859

Otsu, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Otsu, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806

Evening bell at Mii Temple, Japan, Unknown. Creator: Hokusai
Evening bell at Mii Temple, Japan, Unknown

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Otsu, located in Shiga Prefecture in the Kinki region of Japan, is a charming city with a rich history and stunning natural beauty. Nestled along the shores of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan, Otsu offers visitors a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities like Kyoto and Osaka. With its picturesque temples, traditional tea houses, and beautiful cherry blossoms in springtime, Otsu is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. The city's historic Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine and Enryaku-ji Temple are must-see attractions that showcase Otsu's cultural heritage. In addition to its cultural sites, Otsu also boasts an array of outdoor activities such as hiking trails around Mount Hiei and water sports on Lake Biwa. Visitors can enjoy delicious local cuisine including fresh seafood from the lake and regional specialties like funazushi (fermented crucian carp) and omi beef. Whether you're seeking tranquility by the water or exploring ancient temples steeped in tradition, Otsu in Shiga Prefecture is sure to captivate your heart with its unique blend of history, nature, and culture. Come experience all that this hidden gem in Asia has to offer.