Things to do

Sakamoto Townscape

Sakamoto flourished in the past as a town near Mt. Hiei’s Enryaku-ji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha [...]

Friendship Adventure

Experience white water rafting on the Seta River, which flows out from Lake Biwa. After practic[...]

Restaurant Matsukiya

Since the early Meiji era, Matsukiya has been spreading the name “Omi gyu” (Omi bee[...]

Sensinryo

In the nearby Seta River is an ancient mount of shijimi clams, which suggests that they have be[...]

Ogoto Onsen

Ogoto Onsen is located on the west side of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. It is part of the Mt.[...]

Nangou Fisheries Center

This “Fish Theme Park” was opened in 1966.This is a “paradise of fish” with attractions like a [...]

Seta River Lake Biwa River Cruise

The Seta River is lined with beautiful natural sights.Aside from the nearby Ishiyama-dera Templ[...]

Michigan Cruise

Come sightseeing on Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa!Setting out on a cruise is the best way to [...]

Biwako Valley/Biwako Terrace

This mountain resort spreads out over a peak at an elevation of 1,100 m and is around 40 minute[...]

BSC Watersports Centre

BSC Watersports Centre is located at the lusciously green Horai Beach on the west side of Lake [...]

Opal

O’pal is located in the Ogoto Onsen area of Otsu. Here, you can experience a variety of watersp[...]

Hira Genki-mura Village

Includes many parks that can be enjoyed as a family or with groups of friends. What about comin[...]

Kuzukawa Forest Camping Village

Open from mid-April to mid-October.Includes permanent tents, bungalows, and tennis courts.

Karahashiyaki Kiln

Karahashiyaki pottery is made with an original “Biwako Blue” glaze, and features a motif of dre[...]

Kanou Shojuan Japanese Sweets

Kanou Shoujuan believes that Japan’s traditional wagashi sweets exist alongside the natural bea[...]

Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera Temple is the 13th of 33 sacred temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. It is fa[...]

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Takebe Taisha Shrine, Old Omi Province’s Head Shinto ShrineThis shrine was once revered as the [...]

Jinbo Pearls

Founded in 1966, Jinbo Pearls is Lake Biwa’s pearl specialty shop.During the heyday of the Lake[...]