Discover hidden stories of northern Lake Biwa through guided walks, local legends, temple culture, and quiet lakeside landscapes.

Experience a quieter and deeper side of Japan at Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen, a private temple stay beside a 600-year-old Buddhist temple near Lake Biwa in northern Shiga.

In May, the route taken by the Shizugatake Lift passes beautifully blooming fringed iris.

Kohoku Mizudori Station is located inside a water bird park that is visited by a variety of wild birds throughout the year.

The Lake Biwa Tour departs from Nagahama and tours Lake Biwa in an amphibious bus.

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