Kataoka
Kataoka is a locality in Kusatsu Shi, Shiga. Kataoka is situated nearby to the locality Karasuma Peninsula, as well as near the neighborhood Nomura 2-chome.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sandai Shrine and Lake Biwa Museum.
Lake Biwa Museum
Museum
Photo: Kekero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Lake Biwa Museum is in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1996. The theme of the museum is "relationship between lakes and people" and introduces the nature and culture of Lake Biwa, the largest and oldest lake in Japan. Lake Biwa Museum is situated 2½ km north of Kataoka.
Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden
Garden
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The Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, also known as the Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden specializing in aquatic plants and best known for its extensive lotus display. Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is situated 2½ km north of Kataoka.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Karasuma Peninsula and Kusatsu.
Karasuma Peninsula
Locality
Photo: Haruno Akiha, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Karasuma Peninsula is a locality, which is situated 2½ km north of Kataoka.
Kusatsu
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Kusatsu is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The city lies on Lake Biwa, 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.
Otsu
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Ōtsu is the capital of Shiga prefecture. Enryaku-ji, a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei overlooking Kyoto, is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history.
Kataoka
- Type: Locality
- Location: Kusatsu Shi, Shiga, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.05° or 35° 3′ northLongitude
135.93333° or 135° 56′ eastElevation
84 metres (276 feet)Open location code
8Q7Q2WXM+X8GeoNames ID
1859846
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