[2025 Otsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Biwako Terrace The Main-Grand Terrace (Updated Jul)

#Valentine's Day 2025 Location: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture Biwa Lake Valley is a great place for couples looking for a romantic atmosphere. Take the cable car to the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1,100 meters and enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Biwa. Whether walking hand in hand on the mountain trails or admiring the lake and mountain scenery on the sky terrace, this is an ideal choice for couples to spend a sweet time together. 💑 Romantic highlights • Sky Cable Car: Take a high-speed cable car together and feel the gradual change in perspective as you rise higher, enjoying views of Lake Biwa and the mountains along the way. • Sky Terrace: Sit at the open-air cafe, taste delicious desserts, enjoy the quiet time, and is suitable for taking beautiful photos. • Seasonal scenery: Spring and summer are filled with lush greenery, autumn has picturesque red leaves, and winter transforms into a dreamy snowy landscape. Each season is filled with a different romantic atmosphere. 🚶♂️ Transportation and Tips From JR Shiga Station, take a bus for about 10 minutes to the Biwako Valley Cable Car Station, and then take the cable car for about 5 minutes to the top of the mountain. It is recommended to bring a jacket as the temperature on the mountain is relatively low. The best time to visit is in spring and autumn to avoid the summer crowds and the winter ski season. #BiwakoValley #CoupleDating #SkyTerrace #RomanticSpots #KansaiBeautifulScenery

Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is the largest lake in Japan and one of the three largest lakes in Japan. The Lake Biwa Observation Deck is located on the top of Mount Hiei in the north of Lake Biwa, 1,174 meters above sea level. It is the best place to overlook the panoramic view of Lake Biwa. The Lake Biwa Observation Deck is divided into two parts, "The Main" and "Café 360". "The Main" is the main observation deck, where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Lake Biwa. On a clear day, you can see Kyoto and Osaka in the distance. "Café 360" is a cafe located next to "The Main". In addition to enjoying food and coffee, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa from the 360-degree glass windows. The Lake Biwa Observation Deck is open all year round, with summer being the busiest season for tourists, when you can enjoy the rippling blue waves of Lake Biwa. In winter, Lake Biwa will be covered with snow, like a silver world, which is also a sight worth seeing. #JapanMust-visit check-in spot #Lake Biwa #Observation deck #Japan #Shiga Prefecture #Mount Hiei

Date of photo: 2022.11.6 Spot: Biwako Terrace Address: 1547-1 Kido, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0514 Biwako Valley Biwako Terrace, located at the summit of Lake Biwa in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is a spectacular tourist spot in Biwako Valley, located at the summit of Uchimi Mountain at an altitude of about 1,100m. To get to Biwako Terrace, you can take a ropeway to the summit in 5 minutes. We were blessed with good weather and were able to take beautiful photos. #Autumn leaves #Couple trip #Spectacular view

We've selected 6 facilities across the country where you can enjoy athletics! Why not come and experience a refreshing feeling in nature? 🤗 ①Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda ②Biwako Valley ③Hikone Sky Adventure ④Sora Kakeru ⑤Forest Adventure Itoshima ⑥Heart Slob #Recommended List #Zipline #Athletics #Outdoor #Amazing Views

#summervacay ✨The Biwako Observation Deck is absolutely stunning — it feels just like stepping into a fairy tale! Located on a mountain overlooking Japan’s largest lake, this scenic spot is perfect for a peaceful escape. 🌿🏞️ 🍽️ There’s a cozy restaurant and café at the top — order a coffee, sit by the window, and just chill while enjoying the panoramic lake views. 🚉 How to get there: Take the JR Line to Shiga Station (志賀駅) Then transfer to a local bus heading toward the summit area Admission (including round-trip ropeway): ¥4,500 🧥 Tip: The temperature at the top is often much lower than at the base, so check the weather and bring a jacket! 🏷️Hashtags: #ShigaTravel #LakeBiwako #BiwakoViewpoint #KansaiHiddenGems

Take Japan's fastest cable car from the foot of the mountain to the destination in about 5 minutes. 1,100-meter-high mountaintop Spectacular panoramic view 360° transparent glass cable car cabin, let the Biwa Lake A panoramic view stretching to Kyoto city and Osaka's skyscrapers end. An observation deck blending into the colorful nature The spectacular scenery is just around the corner, and the snow in winter creates a different sight. There are 3 restaurants on the top of the mountain that offer a view of Lake Biwa and the stunning scenery. You can enjoy a bird's eye view of Lake Biwa all year round. In addition, the Biwako Kaido, located at the foot of the mountain, is a famous specialty of Shiga Prefecture. All kinds of products are available. 📍About 40 minutes from Kyoto and about 1 hour from Osaka, convenient transportation One of Japan's most beautiful sightseeing spots, open year-round

View of Lake Biwa from the top of the mountain Can ski and play cards You can take a bus from Shiga Station to the Sanluo Cable Car Station. Or drive to the parking lot of Biwako Valley Ski Resort You can rent ski equipment at the mountain station. There are restaurants and observation decks on the mountain

It takes about half an hour to drive from Osaka to the foot of the mountain. When I got to Parking Lot No. 10, I saw several staff members arranging parking for passengers. After parking the car, I took the shuttle to the main gate. I thought the snow-capped mountains were so beautiful. Along the way up the mountain, you can see different scenery in just a few minutes, and you can't wait to play in the snow as soon as you arrive. It was a very windy day with snowflakes falling from time to time. If you were not dressed warmly enough, it would be difficult to stay outside. After a rich lunch, we rushed outside to feel the wind and snow again. We played until 4 o'clock. The weather was getting colder and colder. We had no choice but to buy 2 cans of corn soup to drink. #trip #大津 #亲子好去地方

If you have the chance to visit Lake Biwa, this is a recommended place to have a cup of coffee, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and ski.

Biwako Terrace is a cafe located in Biwako Valley. This mountain is surrounded by a lake called “Lake Biwa”. This lake is the largest lake in Japan with abundant water and water storage, and is also called the “Mother Lake”. Biwako Valley is open as a ski resort in winter, from December to March. In other seasons, it is still open for tourists to climb mountains and do other recreational activities. Because from this valley, you can look down and see Lake Biwa all around, it is a very beautiful viewpoint. We went here to see the lake view. First, we had to buy a ticket to take the ropeway up. The round trip price is 2,200 yen for adults, 900 yen for children aged 7-12, and 500 yen for young children aged 3-6. When you get up there, you will find Biwako Terrace, a 360° cafe where you can see the entire lake. Here, there are drinks, snacks, and main dishes available. There are both indoor and outdoor seats. We recommend choosing the outdoor zone for a great atmosphere. This 360° cafe zone has a pond surrounding the entire Terrace area. When you look at the pond and see the lake below, contrasting with the white sky, it's a very beautiful picture. Especially on days with fog, it's like being in heaven. There is also a field of bright yellow daffodils that are open for tourists to take pictures and admire the beauty of the flower hills during the spring season, April-May. 📍 How to get there: Get off at Biwako Terrace Ropeway at Sancho Station and take a bus up the hill. #TravelJapan #biwakovalley #BiwakoMountains #BiwakoValley #KansaiSkiSlopes #OsakaSkiSkiPlaces #KansaiSnowPlaces #ShigaSkiResort #ShigaTravel #KansaiTravel #BiwakoLake #WinterTravel

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Location: Biwako Terrace, Shiga Prefecture, Japan Discount when reserving cable car online Biwako is a wide lake, and it is hard to see the end from any angle, but there is a space where you can take in Biwako at a glance! It is called Biwako Terrace, and it is a complex space where you can take in the view of Biwako by taking a cable car up, and enjoy a cafe, a meal, or even activities! Because it is so high, I went in early winter and the temperature was about 15 degrees lower than the bottom of the mountain, so please dress warmly! #JapanTravel