Ukaruchan Arena, Otsu

Name: Ukaruchan Arena
Address: Otsu, Japan

#11 among attractions in Otsu

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Ukaruchan Arena is an arena in Otsu, Shiga, Japan. It is the home arena of the Shiga Lakestars of the B.League, Japan's professional basketball league. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°0'18"N, 135°53'15"E

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Ukaruchan Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Enryaku-ji, Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji, Omi Shrine, Hiyoshi Taisha.

5.2 miNW
Buddhist monastery with a long history
Enryaku-ji, Otsu
134 min walk • Perched on the sacred slopes of Mount Hiei in Otsu, Japan, Enryaku-ji is more than just a monastery—it is a sprawling complex of temples and sub-temples that has stood as a beacon of spiritual and cultural significance for over a millennium.
5.3 miW
Prominent Buddhist temple complex
Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji, Kyoto
135 min walk • Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji, nestled amidst the vibrant hues of Kyoto's Higashiyama district, stands as a serene testament to the city's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This historic temple, dating back to the Heian period, is a cornerstone of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism...
2.7 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Omi Shrine, Otsu
70 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Otsu, Japan, Omi Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling tourist spots. This sacred site is characterized by its traditional Japanese architecture and the spiritual atmosphere that pervades...
4.8 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hiyoshi Taisha, Otsu
123 min walk • Hiyoshi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture Japan. This shrine is one of the Twenty-Two Shrines. Known before World War II as Hiei Taisha or Hie jinja, "Hiyoshi" is now the preferred spelling. It was also known as the Sannō Gongen.
5.3 miW
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Hōnen-in, Kyoto
135 min walk • Hōnen-in is a Buddhist temple located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, western Japan. Honen-in is a single-estate temple located in Shikagaya, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It was originally part of the Jodo sect, but became independent and is now a single religious corporation. Its official name is Zenkisan Honen-in Manmukyoji Temple.
3.2 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Ishiyama-dera, Otsu
83 min walk • Ishiyama-dera is a Shingon temple in Ōtsu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture. This temple is the thirteenth of the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage.
2 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Miidera Temple, Otsu
52 min walk • Mii-dera, formally called Onjō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Japan located at the foot of Mount Hiei, in the city of Ōtsu in Shiga Prefecture. It is a short distance from both Kyoto, and Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake.
1.5 miNW
Canal
Lake Biwa Canal, Kyoto
37 min walk • Lake Biwa Canal is a historic waterway in Japan connecting Lake Biwa to the nearby City of Kyoto. Constructed during the Meiji Period the canal was originally designed for the transportation of lake water for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes, but also provided for the conveyance of waterborne freight and passenger traffic.
4.6 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū, Otsu
117 min walk • Hiyoshi Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines the first Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. It was established in 1623. The shrine's annual festival is held on June 1.
5.2 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Saishō-ji, Kyoto
134 min walk • Saishō-ji was a Buddhist monastery in northeastern Kyoto, Japan, endowed by Emperor Toba in fulfillment of a sacred vow. It is famous for its monastery complexes which enjoyed extravagant Imperial patronage from their inception.
1.2 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tenson Shrine, Otsu
30 min walk • The Tenson Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.

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How to get to Ukaruchan Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ukaruchan Arena:

Train

Keihan-zeze (14 min walk)
Nishiki (14 min walk)