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

From the parking area at the base, it takes about 8 minutes by gondola to reach the summit at an elevation of approximately 630 meters, where a spacious and open environment awaits.

This ninjutsu yashiki (“house of ninja techniques”) was built during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is the last true house of ninja remaining in Japan.

The Ota family can trace their family tree back to one Dokan Ota, a samurai and Buddhist monk from the 15th century.

A camp and swimming beach with incredibly beautiful and clean water, even for the Lake Biwa region.

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

Yanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

This ropeway takes around four minutes to transport you from the base of the mountain to the top, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama that includes Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko and the old town below, all wreathed in the glory of the current season.

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

An English garden located in Maibara.

At Lake Nishinoko you can experience the Water Channel Tour that feudal lord Nobunaga Oda and his court are said to have enjoyed so much.

A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.

One of the largest lake-based museums in Japan, with a wide variety of exhibits.

Azuchi-jo Castle, constructed in 1579 under orders from Nobunaga Oda and said to be the first high-rise wooden construction in the world, was apparently also a big hit with missionaries visiting Japan.

Hikone Castle is a National Treasure and counted among the greatest castles in the world.

A style of garden that features a path around a pond.

Biwako Hall features a large hall with a four-sided stage, one of the few in Japan, realizing varied performances and frequent stage changes.

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.