City in 🇯🇵Japan

Otsu

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Otsu is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is the capital of Shiga Prefecture. Otsu occupies the south-central area of Shiga Prefecture. The city was founded on April 1, 1889. Otsu has a population of 421,849 (as of October 1, 2016) and a population density of 2,500 persons per km². The city is administratively divided into 15 wards.

Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, is located partly in Otsu. The lake and the city have provided a backdrop for many famous writers and artists, including Izumi Kyoka and Hokusai. Otsu is also the birthplace of the manga artist Naoko Takeuchi.

Average temperatures during the day in Otsu.
November
16°
Dec
11°
Jan
8°
Feb
9°
Mar
13°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
31°
Aug
32°
Sep
28°
Oct
22°

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