Lakeside cycling and Old Tokaido Road route
1-Day Itinerary（3-4 hours）
Central
A spot where residents relax by the lake.
Nagisa Park along Lake Biwa is a spot where local residents enjoy walks and fishing. Along the lake is the Biwaichi bicycle route that goes around Lake Biwa.
Cafes popular with residents are gathered at Nagisa no Terrace, which is the perfect spot for relaxing by the lake.
JR Otsu Station, the gateway to tourism and the location of the Otsu Station Tourist Information Center, is the center of Shiga Prefecture that houses the government office district.
Here you can enjoy historical scenery lined with venerable shops that have continued since the Edo Period, in an area that prospered as Otsushuku on the Old Tokaido Road.
Tips for getting around
- The lakeside is fully equipped with a cycling road, so cycle rental is recommended.
- There are many flat roads with many sights leading to the Old Tokaido Road area from the lakeside area.
- Leisurely take a walking tour on the Old Tokaido Road from Otsu to Hamaotsu and visit the shopping street.
Route
Day 1
5 min. by bicycle
② The Old Tokaido Road area
Visit famous shops.
Enjoying the retro townscape from Ishiba to Hamaotsu, with the Old Tokaido Road as its theme, is also recommended.
5 min. by bicycle
③ Nagisa no Terrace
A cafe break looking out at Lake Biwa.
A facility with four cafes and restaurants that use healthy, local ingredients. Enjoy Lake Biwa at your leisure.
20 min. by bicycle
④ Zezejoseki Park
Stroll through greenery-rich parks.
Zeze Castle Ruins Park
- Business Hours
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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours - Closed
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None
- Price
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Free
- Parking Lot
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Space for several standard cars
10 min. by bicycle
⑤ Zeze Seiran-no-Michi
Enjoy the famous eight views of Omi.
One of the famous eight views of Omi. The long road along the lake is perfect for leisurely cycling.
45 min. by bicycle
⑥ Otsu Station Tourist Information Center
Return your rented bicycle.
Otsu Station Tourist Information Center
- Business Hours
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9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- TEL
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+81-77-522-3830
- FAX
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+81-77-522-3863
