Otsu Sightseeing Pass
One day of unlimited rides on the Keihan Otsu Line, between Kyoto's Misasagi and Lake Biwa, from Sakamoto to Ishiyamadera
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Fares
| Ticket | Adult |
|---|---|
| 1 day | ¥800 |
Only an adult price is published.
Is the Otsu Sightseeing Pass worth it?
- You ride the Keishin Line from Keihan-Yamashina to Biwako-Hamaotsu (¥280), then go up to Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi for Mt. Hiei and come back (¥560): three rides already cost ¥840, more than the ¥800 pass.
- You plan a day around Lake Biwa with stops at Mii-dera, Omi Jingu and Ishiyama-dera, and want the coupons at the sights.
- You make one return trip, such as Biwako-Hamaotsu to Ishiyamadera and back: ¥560 in single tickets.
- You start in central Kyoto: the subway to Misasagi and the Keihan Main Line aren't covered.
What's covered
- All Keihan Otsu Line trains, on any station of the line
- The Keishin Line between Misasagi, Keihan-Yamashina and Biwako-Hamaotsu
- The Ishiyama Sakamoto Line between Ishiyamadera and Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi, via Keihan-Otsukyo, Omi-Jingu-mae and Keihan-Ishiyama
- Discounts, services and gifts at places that accept the pass's coupons
- The Keihan Main Line, including Sanjo and Demachiyanagi
- The Kyoto Municipal Subway
- JR lines, such as the Biwako and Kosei lines
How to use it
The pass is valid for one day, the day you use it. For the coupons, scan the QR code on the front of the pass to see where they apply, then show the pass there.
Your name is not printed on the pass, but only one person can use it.
Before you buy
Keihan sells it as one of its passes for visitors to Japan. You buy an exchange voucher with a QR code on Keihan's official site, trip.KANSAI, then exchange it for the pass at Keihan-Yamashina Station (7:00 to 19:50) or Biwako-Hamaotsu Station (5:00 to 24:10). You can show the QR code on your phone or on a printout.
The pass is sold from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and can be used until 30 April 2027. The voucher must be exchanged within three months of purchase. You can cancel the voucher until you exchange it; after that, the pass can't be refunded or changed, and a lost pass is not reissued.
Questions
Does the Otsu Sightseeing Pass cover the Keihan Main Line to Kyoto or Osaka?
No. It covers only the Keihan Otsu Line. For Keihan Main Line trains you need a separate ticket or a Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass.
Can I get to Mt. Hiei and Enryakuji with it?
The pass takes you to Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi on the Ishiyama Sakamoto Line. Onward transport up Mt. Hiei isn't part of the pass.
Can I ride from central Kyoto with it?
No. The pass covers the Keishin Line from Misasagi. The Kyoto Municipal Subway is not included.
Is there a child price?
Keihan publishes only an adult price, ¥800.
Can I get a refund?
Only before you exchange the voucher: it can be cancelled until then. Once exchanged, the pass can't be refunded.
Where do I pick up the pass?
At Keihan-Yamashina Station (7:00 to 19:50) or Biwako-Hamaotsu Station (5:00 to 24:10), where you exchange the QR code you bought on trip.KANSAI.
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