Biwako Valley/Biwako Terrace

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Highlights & Introduction

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 is popular with visitors from all over the country, and includes a café with wonderful views. It’s a luxurious setting in which to enjoy this mountain resort.
Visitors can enjoy rich natural surroundings, including cherry blossoms in spring, daffodils in May, and a magnificent display of red leaves across the mountainside in the autumn. There are also a number of free, popular, and hand-made attractions, including a zipline and the so-called Skywalker. In the winter, Biwako Valley’s slopes are busy with visitors too, being the Kansai area’s foremost ski resort.

Access

Address

1547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga 520-0514, Japan

By car: ・5 minutes from the Shiga Interchange on the Kosei Road National Road 161
By train: Approx. 10 min by bus from Shiga Station on the JR Kosei Line

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Access from Kyoto

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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: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking Lot: Space for 1,700 cars
Website: Official website
Contact Information: Phone number: 077-592-1155