Spend quality time with your family, friends or a special person at the tranquil lakeside which is a hidden gem away from all the main toursits hot spots of Japan.

The Michigan is a cheerful paddle steamer that sails the south of the lake.

The wide grounds of the Fisheries Center includes a number of ponds, providing plenty of opportunities to get close to the water and the fish swimming in it.

The Kutsuki Mountain Stream Fish Center is a mountain stream fishing center that also includes a barbeque house and restaurant serving local dishes.

Omimaiko is an exceptionally beautiful region, with groves of green pines along the lakeshore and approximately 4km of white sand beach.

Popular as the spot with the most beautiful water in Okubiwako, and also a great spot to enjoy camping.

Yuzanso is a hot spring hotel that has many Omi mukashibanashi (“old stories”) placed around inside, bringing you closer to the folk history of the region.

The concept behind Biwako Ryokusuitei was to make use of the blessings of nature in its design, and they now place their emphasis on making sure that you enjoy each and every relaxing moment while staying there.

The exterior of the Biwako Hotel is designed to evoke the ripples of Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains.

The first “shopping street hotel” in Japan, created by renovating a number of townhouses located along both the shopping street in the center of Otsu City and the old Tokaido road.

In the south of Ogoto Onsen there is a Tendai temple called Hokoji Temple.

Allows groups to experience a variety of activities, including making things and outdoor experiences such as water sports on Lake Biwa.