Biwako Flower Fountain

Highlights & Introduction

Located offshore in Otsu Harbor, the entrance to sightseeing o n Lake Biwa.
With a width of about 440 meters and a height of about 40 meters, this is the world’s largest fountain.
During the day, the fountain offers a feeling of cooling refreshment. At night, it lights up in green, orange, and white, offering a romantic mood perfect for a date spot.

Access

Address

5 Chome Hamaotsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0047, Japan

By car: 5 min from the Otsu Interchange on the Meishin Expressway
By train: ・Approx. 15 min from JR Otsu Station
・Approx. 3 min from Keihan Biwako Hama-Otsu Station

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Access from Kyoto

Check the route on Google Maps from the link below.

From Kyoto Station

Access from nearby airports

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

Business Hours: Monday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 3:30 PM, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 3:30 PM, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Website: Official website
Contact Information: Otsu Harbor Designated Administrator

Phone number: +81-77-521-6016

Notes

【2016 Biwako Flower Fountain Operation Schedule】
■Daytime: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (Daily)
■Evening: Weekends and National Holidays only 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
■Night: (Light-Up)
1. April 1 – April 29: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
2. April 29 – May 31: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
3. June 1 – August 15: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
4. August 16 – August 31: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
5. September 1 – September 30: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
6. October 1 – November 30: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
7. December 1 – March 31, 207: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
*2nd and 4th Wednesdays the fountain is usually off for periodic maintenance.