The park commands a magnificent view of Lake Biwa, Mt. Hiei, and the Konan Alps, and features a family-friendly park, a meticulously maintained garden, and cultural institutions such as a library and an art museum, all within grounds spanning approximately…

Southern

The Lake Biwa Canal – A Meiji-Era Waterway Adorned with Cherry Blossoms and Bricks 【Highlights】 ・The Otsu Lock and the East Entrance of the First Tunnel, where preserved brickwork and stonework reveal Meiji-era engineering design. ・Cherry trees lining both banks…

Central

SUP’s charm is that even beginners can quickly enjoy it! Lazily float on the water to relax and release your stress. Why not at least give it a try?

Northern / North central

This mountain resort spreads out over a peak at an elevation of 1,100 m and is around 40 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange. The all-glass ropeway car will take you to the mountaintop amidst picturesque scenery. The stylish Biwako Terrace…

Northern

The Shiga Prefectural Museum of Modern Art exhibits modern Japanese and regional art, as well as postwar contemporary art, especially from Japan and the US. Works by Shiga-born master painter Yuki Ogura are displayed in a special corner.

Southern