Seta
in Ōtsu-shi of Shiga, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.975 and 135.910 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 58' 30" and E 135° 54' 36"
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: 04:42 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:06 am and 6:40 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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Touring Seta

Seta in Ōtsu-shi (Shiga) is a town located in Japan about 219 mi (or 352 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Time in Seta is now 04:42 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Seta, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 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), West. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Otsu, Kusatsu, Ritto, Moriyama and Uji. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 18%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako

Address
4,4 mi
1-27 Nishiojicho, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga
525-0037 Nishioji-Cho,,Kusatsu-Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


LAKE BIWA OTSU PRINCE HOTEL

Address
2,4 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
0,9 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


Kusatsu Estopia Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
4 32, Nishiojicho, Kusatsu city, Shiga 525 0037, Japan.
5250037 Kusatsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Urban Hotel Kusatsu

Address
4,2 mi
1-4-31, Oji
525-0032 Kusatsu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Address
3,6 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


Urban Hotel Minamikusatsu

Address
2,8 mi
1-1-5, Minamikusatsu
525-0050 Kusatsu
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Piazza Biwako

Address
2,8 mi
PIAAZA OMI, 1 1 20, NIONOHAMA, OTSU SHI, SHIGA, 520 0801, JAPAN.
5200801 Otsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ayaha Lakeside Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
3 2 25, Nionohama, Otsu city, Shiga 520 0801, Japan.
5200801 Otsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


(RYOKAN) Ishiyama Onsen Matsunoso

Address
0,5 mi
3 31, HOTARUDANI, OTSU SHI, SHIGA, 520 0853, JAPAN.
5200853 Otsu Shi
Japan

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

【聖地巡礼】中二病でも恋がしたい!の舞台となった滋賀を訪れてみた (Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai! ~ Shiga)

Published: October 09, 2012
Length: 32:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tskobaya

学校内部についてはこちら: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnYJ27D7kcY ※六花ちゃんの実家(福井県)についてはこちら:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeXBfLKuJDM...


瀬田川橋梁を走る新快速

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 43:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fukudacompany

大きな橋を電車が通ると迫力がありますね。 *風の強い日だったので、変な音が入っているかもしれません。 ごめんなさい。


Route1(71/79) - 国道1号 全線・等速 ・ノーカット

Published: November 26, 2010
Length: 10:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Elcude

国道1号線を走行しました。起点の東京都中央区日本橋から大阪市北区梅田新道交差点までの約540km(?)の走行記録です。 再生リスト http://www.you...


【ボート】第65回京大東大対校競漕大会 11 男子対校エイト 65th Kyoto Univ. vs Univ. of Tokyo Regatta M8+

Published: June 22, 2014
Length: 14:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

【ボート】第65回京大東大対校競漕大会 男子対校エイト 65th Kyoto Univ. vs Univ. of Tokyo Regatta M8+.


【ボート/漕艇】オクトプル(8人乗りスカル) Octpull (8X+) (20130623)

Published: June 23, 2013
Length: 29:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

京都大学ボート部新人練習でのオクトプル(8人乗りスカル) Octpull(8 rowers scull w/cox) usiing for newbie training at Kyoto Univ. Rowing Club (Ishiyama,Shiga,Japan)


【ボート】2分で見る京都大学ボートセンター KURCBoathouse2010

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 23:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

2分で見る京都大学ボートセンター KURCBoathouse2010.


2009サマフェスタin瀬田川花火大会 2

Published: September 14, 2009
Length: 31:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: うごろもち

最後の二分.....JR 石山駅から撮った映像.


【ボート】さくらレガッタ2010

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 02:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

京都大学ボート部新人勧誘イベント(2010-4-3実施)


【ボート】2011 Head of The Seta 1日目定点観測(1/2) 1st Day Fixed camera watch

Published: November 14, 2011
Length: 44:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

【ボート】Head of The Seta 1日目定点観測(1/2) 1st Day Fixed camera watch 下り唐橋付近 Row down at Seta Karahashi bridge M4+ M1X M2X Entry No.1-117あたり.


【ボート】2011 Head of The Seta 2日目定点観測(1/2) 2nd Day Fixed camera watch

Published: November 14, 2011
Length: 06:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

【ボート】Head of The Seta 2日目定点観測(1/2) 2nd Day Fixed camera watch 下り唐橋付近 Row down at Seta Karahashi bridge Entry No.1-87あたり 主にクルーボート mainly...


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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.

Ishiyama-dera

Ishiyama-dera is a Shingon temple in Ōtsu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture. This temple is the thirteenth of the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage.

Located at 34.9604, 135.906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga, National Treasures of Japan, Important Cultural Properties of Japan, 747 establishments, Japanese pagodas, 760s architecture

Seta Station (Shiga)

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

Located at 34.9869, 135.925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Ishiyama Station

is a railway station in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The station is on the Biwako Line (Tōkaidō Main Line) of West Japan Railway Company (JR West). In front of Ishiyama Station is Keihan Ishiyama Station on the Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line of Keihan Electric Railway. This article covers both stations.

Located at 34.9799, 135.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Ishiyamadera Station

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

Located at 34.9671, 135.903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Karahashimae Station

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

Located at 34.9737, 135.903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Kawaragahama Station

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

Located at 34.9886, 135.894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Awazu Station (Shiga)

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

Located at 34.985, 135.895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture, Ōtsu, Shiga

Takebe taisha

Takebe taisha is a Shinto shrine located at Ōtsu in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is also known in Japanese (esp. formerly) as Takebe-jinja .

Located at 34.9737, 135.914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefectural Ishiyama High School

Shiga Prefectural Ishiyama High School is a senior high school located in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan. It is called Ishi-Kou as a term of endearment by the locals. There are two courses at the school: Comprehensive Course ("普通科") and Musical Course ("音楽科"). This is the only high school in Shiga, which has the Musical Course. About 1000 students are enrolled, and more than the half of them are female. The school motto is "Independence and Autonomy" ("自主・自律").

Located at 34.9686, 135.897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Japan, 1963 establishments in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1963

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Seta.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Seta-chō, Seta, 瀬田