Biwako Terrace offers a sophisticated resort for adults and delivers soaring views looking out over the lake.

This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the “Path Above the Clouds,” a scenic forest road that appears to float above a sea of clouds.

Cosmos flower bloom profusely in fallow fields close to the Roadside Station “Higashi Omi City Aito Marguerite Station.

Our “Snow Appreciation Ships” set sail on Lake Biwa during the winter months.

Summer sees 20,000 and fall another 10,000 sunflowers blossom beautifully.

Lanterns placed around the town and along the Hachiman Moat bring out a sense refinement and emotion.

The Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition started in 1952, and has now become the number one plum tree bonsai exhibition in Japan in terms of both history and scale, as well as a much beloved annual springtime tradition in Kansai.

Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spectacularly with the lingering snows on Mt.

As spring blooms once again it is joined by the 1,200 cherry trees in the vicinity of Hikone Castle, marking the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle and its grounds.