2026 Nagisa Park Pool Full-Day Course

This is a one-day course centered on the Otsu Kohan Nagisa Park Pool in Otsu City, open from Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 31, 2026. Use is on a two-session rotation system, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, with a break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The venue is Nagisa Park on the shore of Lake Biwa. It features a 25m pool and a toddler pool, and its location facing Lake Biwa is a rare luxury even nationwide. Admission is 490 yen for adults, and 330 yen for children (junior high school age and under), those 65 and over, and people with disabilities. This course is built around the afternoon session, dedicating the morning to a historical stroll through Otsu. First, visit Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple) (三井寺(園城寺)), the head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect. Within its vast grounds stands the National Treasure Kondo Hall, along with the bell tower known for the 'Evening Bell of Mii.' Next, learn about Otsu's history alongside Lake Biwa at the Otsu City Museum of History. History, the lake, and water play, a day that captures the essence of Otsu.