Living · Japan
Otsu
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Otsu.
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City Overview
Otsu is the capital of Shiga Prefecture, in Japan's Kansai (Kinki) region. Cost level, English level and official links below.
Key facts
RegionShiga
CostLow
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