Winter Activities and Hot Springs Course | Itineraries

A Journey Enjoying Winter Activities, Lake Biwa's Winter Scenery, and Hot Springs

This course lets you enjoy activities and scenery unique to winter! Plus, you can relax both body and mind at Ogoto Onsen. You're sure to have a fulfilling day!

Route

Day 1

Enjoy Snow Activities, Terrace Café, and Spectacular Views at Biwako Valley
Shopping at Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza
Ukimido
Stay at Ogoto Onsen

Day 1

10:00

① Enjoy Snow Activities, Terrace Café, and Spectacular Views at Biwako Valley

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During winter at Biwako Valley, you can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing amid spectacular views overlooking Lake Biwa. At The Biwako Terrace, you can savor carefully prepared meals and sweets while enjoying the beautiful snow-covered mountains and Lake Biwa scenery.

Biwako Valley / The Biwako Terrace

Location: View on Google Maps
The Biwako Terrace "Grand Terrace" Winter Operating Period: December 20, 2025 (Sat) – March 22, 2026 (Sun)
*Adjacent to the ropeway summit station
*Operating period is subject to change. Please check the official website "Current Operating Status."
The Biwako Terrace "Grand Terrace" Operating Hours: ・Observation Deck: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
・Café: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Ski Operations: Scheduled to open from December 27, 2025 (Sat)
*Please check the official website for opening information.
URL: Official Website

Approx. 20 minutes by car

14:00

② Shopping at Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza

Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza sells seasonal vegetables from Shiga and Omi, pickles, local sake, crafts, and sweets.
Tourist information is also extensive, with areas where you can learn about Shiga's attractions through tourism information and displays such as Omi Road picture books.
The rest space and observation balcony offer panoramic views of Lake Biwa, where you can relax at your leisure.

Michi no Eki – Biwako Oohashi Kome Plaza

Location: 3-chōme-1-1 Imakatata, Otsu, Shiga 520-0241, Japan

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Business Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: Group reservation exclusive menu - starts at 1,080 yen
Parking Lot: ・136 regular-sized car spaces
・4 regular-sized car handicap spaces
・18 large-sized car spaces
・1 large-sized car handicap space

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Approx. 15 minutes by car

15:30

③ Ukimido

Ukimido is a Buddhist temple said to have been built on the lake by the priest Genshin (Eshin Sozu) during the Heian period for the safety of navigation on Lake Biwa and the salvation of all sentient beings.
Capture the beautiful hall that appears to float on the lake and the clear winter scenery of Lake Biwa in your photos.

Ukimido (Mangetsu-ji Temple)

Location: 1-chōme-16-18 Honkatata, Otsu, Shiga 520-0242, Japan

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Business Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: None
Price: 300 yen (280 yen for groups of more than 30 people)

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Approx. 10 minutes by car

17:00

④ Stay at Ogoto Onsen

At each ryokan in Ogoto Onsen, you can spend a relaxing time in large public baths, open-air baths, or private guest room baths while gazing at the scenery of Lake Biwa. Soothe the day's fatigue slowly in the hot springs of Ogoto Onsen ryokan.

Photo: Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto Onsen

Location: 1-chōme-2-17 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga 520-0101, Japan

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Business Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM