Train station • 5 Goryocho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0037, Japan
Otsu City Hall Station is a small station on the Keihan Railway, adjoining the Prince Hill Athletics Stadium and the Otsu City Historical Museum. This area is surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods, and you can see the dignified appearance of the city hall from a distance. As you get off the station, you will find quiet streets filled with the air of historic sites.
Stepping out of the brick station building, you will encounter the old-fashioned cobblestone paths. The sound of shoes echoes lovely with every step. Cobblestone paths can be found in various parts of Otsu, preserving the historical charm of this area. Walking along the alley, you can enjoy the quiet scenery dotted with old folk houses and parks.
The refreshing breeze from the highland passes through the ground of the Prince Hill Athletics Stadium. Symbolizing Otsu City, this athletics stadium has witnessed the birth of numerous records. You will also see people running and walking in the spacious park. Take a stroll around the park and be surrounded by the refreshing nature.
Ahead of the alley, there is a modest yet elegant building. This is the Otsu City Historical Museum. Inside the museum, historical materials from the Jomon period to the end of the Edo period in Otsu are stored. Here, you can leisurely immerse yourself in the culture of this region.
Although it may require a little extra travel from Kyoto or Tokyo to reach Otsu City Hall Station, once you arrive, you will be enveloped in the atmosphere of an ancient capital and refined culture. It may be a hidden gem as a tourist spot, but it is a charming place where you can fully enjoy the smell of history.