Ōtsu
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ōtsu is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan, situated on the shores of Lake Biwa. Historically, it served as a crucial transportation hub connecting eastern provinces with ancient capitals. The Ōmi Ōtsu Palace was briefly the imperial capital from 667 to 672 under Emperor Tenji.
Statistics
Area
464.10 km²
Population
342,607