Kataoka

Kataoka is a locality in , . Kataoka is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sandai Shrine and Lake Biwa Museum.

Shinto shrine
is a Shinto shrine.

Museum
The is in , . It was founded in 1996. The theme of the museum is "relationship between lakes and people" and introduces the nature and culture of , the largest and oldest lake in Japan. is situated 2½ km north of Kataoka.

Garden
The , also known as the Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden specializing in aquatic plants and best known for its extensive lotus display. is situated 2½ km north of Kataoka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karasuma Peninsula and Kusatsu.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 2½ km north of Kataoka.

Photo: Hiroshige, Public domain.
is a city located in , Japan. The city lies on , Japan's largest freshwater lake. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 139,913 in 63,942 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km2.

Ōtsu is the capital of . Enryaku-ji, a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei overlooking , is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history.

Kataoka

Latitude
35.05° or 35° 3′ north
Longitude
135.93333° or 135° 56′ east
Elevation
84 metres (276 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q2WXM+X8
Geo­Names ID
1859846
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