Restaurants in Otsu

Hirasansou is a kaiseki auberge in the mountains of Shiga, ranked fourth in Japan by Opinionated About Dining (2025) and a Tabelog Award winner every year since 2017. At JPY 40,000–49,999 per person plus 15% service, it is priced as a special-occasion destination. The journey from Kyoto takes around 45 minutes, but reservations are available and the seasonal menu, particularly summer sweetfish and winter bear hot pot, makes the trip worth planning.