Includes many parks that can be enjoyed as a family or with groups of friends. What about coming for a flower-viewing party, or a picnic? Camping facilities are also available.

Northern

Manohama Beach is a beautiful sandy beach dotted with pines and has the Hira Mountains serving as its background. The water quality is high and the area’s transportation system is convenient all the way from Katata to Shiga, making it…

North central

The Shiga area has many beautiful sandy beaches dotted with pines and the Hira Mountains serving as their background. Lake Biwa is well known as a resort area, where the water quality is high and public transportation is convenient all…

Northern

A planetarium is located on the second floor of the Otsu City Lifelong Learning Center, where visitors can enjoy live explanations and “star stories” (animations) under a beautiful starry sky, as well as three different astronomy-related shows. There is also…

Central

This resort facility allows you to experience marine sports and BBQ in a top notch location with the wide, sandy beaches of Lake Biwa right in front of your eyes. SUP, beachside BBQ, banana boating, wakeboarding, caravan bonfires, and tented…

Northern

This is a traditional marina located at Biwakoohashihigashizume. There is an onsite 14 room luxury hotel to enjoy here as well as many activities including cruising, getting a boating license, and receiving boating training.

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 marina is conveniently located in the Greater Otsu Area and is only about five minutes by foot from Keihan Biwako-hamaotsu Station. Why not charter a cruise or experience marina sports while enjoying Lake Biwa’s bountiful nature and beauty that…

Central

Surrounded by the rich nature of Lake Biwa and local mountains, Omi Ogoto Herb Garden grows its herbs using organic farming methods. In addition to touring the garden, you can pick herbs and join workshops, enjoying hands-on experiences that let…

North central