Kusatsu
Japan · ShigaJP
City in Kansai, Japan
Kusatsu is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The city lies on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. As of 31 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 139,913 in 63,942 households and a population density of 2100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 67.82 square kilometres (26.19 sq mi). The city is often confused with Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, which is a famous hot spring resort.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 130,874
- Coordinates
- 35.017, 135.967
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Kusatsu
Kusatsu is a mid-sized city in Shiga, Japan. Population figures land around 130,874. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, sports and wellness.
Things to do in Kusatsu
Nature in Kusatsu
(4)Looking for nature? Kusatsu has Mountains, National Parks, Volcanoes and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kusatsu's own activity tags.
Sports in Kusatsu
(3)Our data lists Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kusatsu's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kusatsu
(3)Wellness in Kusatsu covers Spa, Therms and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kusatsu's own activity tags.
Adventure in Kusatsu
(2)Kusatsu's adventure entries include Boat Rides and Climbing. All of it is drawn from Kusatsu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Kusatsu
(1)Kusatsu records Jet Skiing under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kusatsu. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Kusatsu
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kusatsu's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kusatsu
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Shiga; once there, walking covers most of Kusatsu. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kusatsu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kusatsu known for?
- Kusatsu is mainly a destination for nature, sports and wellness, set in Shiga, Japan with around 130,874 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kusatsu?
- You can plan around Mountains, National Parks, Volcanoes, Walkways and Hiking in Kusatsu. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kusatsu?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Kusatsu located?
- Administratively, Kusatsu sits in Shiga, Japan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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