Biwako Valley
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Biwako Valley is a year-round mountain resort in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature in every season.
A scenic ropeway takes you to the summit at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Biwa.
From spring through autumn, visitors can relax at the Biwako Terrace, enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, or go trekking. In winter, the resort transforms into a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding.
A scenic ropeway takes you to the summit at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Biwa.
From spring through autumn, visitors can relax at the Biwako Terrace, enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, or go trekking. In winter, the resort transforms into a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding.
View scenic routes that include this spot
A slow-life trip that lets you blend into the community
More Information about Biwako Valley
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Street address
- 1547-1 Kido, Otsu City, Shiga
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Access
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Route1
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- 10 minutes by bus from Shiga Station on the JR Kosei Line.
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Route2
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- 5 minutes by car from Shiga Interchange on the Kosei Road.
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Opening Hours
- April 24, 2026 (Friday) – November 23, 2026 (Monday, National Holiday)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Last uphill departure: 4:00 p.m. / Last downhill departure: 5:00 p.m.)
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Closed
- March 23 (Monday) – April 23 (Thursday)
June 29 (Monday) – July 3 (Friday)
September 7 (Monday) – September 11 (Friday)
November 24 (Tuesday) – Late December (scheduled)
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Best season
- All year
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Point
- August 8 (Saturday) – August 16 (Sunday)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Departures every 15 minutes: at 00, 15, 30, and 45 minutes past each hour.
Please note that the schedule may be subject to change depending on conditions on the day.
November:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Last uphill departure: 4:00 p.m.)
Operating hours vary during the winter season.
update: Oct.28.2026
