Climate
About Ōtsu
Ōtsu is a city in Shiga, Japan, with a population of about 345,070 inhabitants. About 26.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.8. The average taxable income is about 370.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 743/km² (ranked #225 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 63.5% and the city counts 15 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 50.7% (+1.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōtsu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ōtsu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ōtsu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ōtsu recorded 2,334 births and 3,575 deaths (natural change -1,241), with 11,627 people moving in and 10,562 moving out (net migration +1,065).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ōtsu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 82 standard points in Ōtsu: residential land averages 87,459 yen/m² (median 88,500, highest 200,000), commercial land averages 209,506 yen/m², with an average change of +2.98 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ōtsu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Ōtsu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ōtsu population?
About 345,070 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ōtsu?
About 743 inhabitants/km² (area 464.5 km²).
Average rent in Ōtsu?
About 2,817 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ōtsu to Tokyo?
About 356 km in a straight line.