The BSC Watersports Centre is located on the green and verdant Horaihama on the west side of the lake.

Experience the “Ogoto Onsen” hot spring water in the public footbath located just outside the station before heading to one of a selection of famous hotels to relax and unwind.

Said to be the foremost shrine in Omi, and in terms of length of history and overall pedigree, one of the premier and oldest shrines in all of Japan.

The shop offers a complete lineup of goods, including souvenirs from Shiga, drinks and snacks, tourism magazines and useful travel items.

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the head shrine of approximately 3,800 Sanno shrines throughout Japan, and is a designated Japan Heritage site.

A direct retailer of the highest quality of “Hieiyuba” dried bean curd confections, as well as a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple and recipient of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.

The Ayaha Lakeside Hotel is a Japanese-style hotel right on the shores of Lake Biwa.

Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, allowing the daily changing beauty of the great lake to be fully enjoyed and appreciated.

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

The famous and extremely beautiful gardens of Fuyoen are set amid the lush and sweeping nature at the foot of Mt.

The Lake Biwa Flower Fountain is a large fountain located on a 180m breakwater in the Otsu Port offing, that sends out streams of 440m long water 40m high into the air (the equivalent of a 10 storey building).

This restaurant was originally constructed as the Otsu-Kokaido.

Karasaki－jinja Shrine is dedicated to a god with a deep connection to Hiyoahita-taisha Shrine, and as featured in the “Night Rain at Karasaki,” one of the Eight Views of Omi, is also a place of exceptional beauty.

Sajo Towson, located in the Japanese Beautyberry region of Ishiyamadera, is said to have taken its name from author Toson Shimazaki’s stay in 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 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.