[2025 Omihachiman Attraction] Travel Guide for Oki Island (Updated Jul)

A small island floating about 1.5km off the coast of Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa's largest island. Lake Biwa Quasi-National Park, Type 2 Special Area. Okishima is the only inhabited island on a lake in Japan, and it is said to be rare in the world for people to live on an island on a freshwater lake. . And there are cats everywhere...🐱 They're friendly and cute🥰 ✈︎------------✈︎ We're a couple living in Kansai who love to travel👫💕 We're looking for spots to introduce on Tabitoko! Tag us with #Tabitoko! We'll share them!! If you have any recommended places, please let me know in the comments 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ #couplestrip #osakatrip #travelplace #anniversarytrip #couplestrip #datespot #date #recommendeddate #remoteislandtrip #Quintessacampaign

Okishima, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture - Japan's only remote island where people live on a freshwater lake. This island has a long history, having provided stone for the Seta River and Lake Biwa Canal, and there is a story of how the descendants of samurai built their lives here. 🌸1. Enjoy the spectacular views and nature on the lake •After a 10-minute boat ride from Horikiri Port, you can get off on the island and enjoy a view of the eastern shore of Lake Biwa and the Hira mountain range. •From the slightly elevated "Okishima Observatory" and near the torii gate of Benzaiten Shrine, you can enjoy a luxurious view of the lake, cherry blossoms, and mountains. ⛩️2. Sacred sites where history and faith live •A stroll around ancient scenic spots such as Okutsushima Shrine, founded in 712, Saifukuji Temple, associated with Renyo, which has a long history in the Muromachi period, and Benzaiten (Itsukushima Shrine) is soothing. •There is an episode in which the island was developed by defeated warriors of the Genji clan in the Heian period, giving you a sense of historical romance unique to the island. 🚲3. Experience the life of the islanders •Cars are prohibited on the island, and tricycles are the only way to get around. Walking through narrow alleys and immersed in the laughter of people having gossiping is an extraordinary experience. •At the fishing port, you can enjoy local lake fish dishes such as funazushi, moroko, and Biwamasu. We also recommend the Fisheries Hall and cafes such as "Tei no Sei" and "Ippukudo." 🐱4. Relaxing time with cats •It was once known as the "Cat Island" by world-renowned photographer Mitsuaki Iwago, and you might encounter friendly cats near the port. It's a soothing island. •The circumference of the island is about 6.8 km, and it takes 30 to 40 minutes on foot. We recommend renting a tricycle or going at a leisurely pace. #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #DomesticTrip #Shiga #Okishima #RemoteIsland

I went to "Kaiserberg Biwako" in #Omihachiman city, #Shiga prefecture (((((((っ･ω･)っ I got a voucher when I bought "Shinobi-chan" at Red Baron, so I had a BBQ with my friend and a follower for lunch during our Shiga tour 🍖( '-' 🍖 ) Onikuchan I ordered BBQ for 4 people and upgrade set for 2 people BBQ is only available to Red Baron members, and you can ask the shop where you bought your bike to make the reservation ∑d(≧▽≦*) There are 12 sites, with up to 8 people per site BBQ is in two sessions, with a choice of 11:30 and 14:00, each for 2 hours Everything is prepared so you can BBQ empty-handed There's meat, vegetables, and even fried noodles for the final course, so it's very filling (〃艸〃)♡ You're not allowed to bring food or drink, so you can buy drinks from the vending machine inside the facility There's no alcohol provided Then, we toasted with non-alcoholic beer 🍺∩(´^ヮ^｀)∩🍺 We enjoyed a pleasant BBQ at the site surrounded by nature ε٩(๑>ω<)۶з There is a riders' cafe with terrace seating facing Lake Biwa, and reservations are not required, so you can just drop in on your bike and take a break or have lunch (๑⃙⃘´༥`๑⃙⃘) It seems there are Kaiserbergs all over the country, so I'd like to try other stores too ((((((っ･ω･)っ 🍖Menu🍖 BBQ set: 3000 yen Upgrade set: 1600 yen 🏍Kaiserberg Lake Biwa🏍 Address: 156 Okishimacho, Omihachiman, Shiga Opening hours: 10am-5pm BBQ: 11:30am- #BBQ #Connect with people who like bikes #Connect with people who like lunch #Connect with people who like food #Shiga lunch #Shiga lunch tour #Shiga gourmet #Shiga gourmet tour #Omihachiman city lunch #Omihachiman city lunch tour #Omihachiman city gourmet #Omihachiman city gourmet tour #Shiga touring #Lunch diary #Gourmet tour #Gourmet record #Gourmet #Lunch time #Lunch tour #Lunch tour club #Gourmet touring #Gourmet tour #Gourmet club #Shinobi-chan #bbq #100 travel styles

Okishima is the largest of the three islands on Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, and this small island is the only inhabited island on a freshwater lake in Japan, which is extremely rare even globally. Therefore, Okishima has attracted much attention in academic circles and has been listed as a Japanese heritage site. Now, there are only about 350 elderly residents on the island, and most of them still rely on fishing, living off the aquatic products from Lake Biwa. It is said that the reason why there are more cats than people on the island is also related to fishing. It is said that in ancient times, fishermen brought cats to the island to breed in order to prevent rats from damaging their boats. Another theory is that the ancestors of the residents were fugitive warriors of the Genji clan, and cats were the pets kept by the warriors stationed on the island. Regardless, the situation is similar to that of Tashirojima; the villagers and cats have established a deep relationship since ancient times. To be honest, there are no particularly tempting attractions on Okishima, but the biggest extra gain is the unadorned traditional Japanese fishing port scenery. Watching the energetic elderly locals diligently repair fishing nets and the old fishermen prepare equipment for the next day's sea trip, in addition to the cats, the daily life of the islanders is also a precious cultural exploration journey. Okishima Address: Okishima-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture