Let's extend our legs based in Kyoto Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa has long been famous as a scenic spot, but in recent years there have been many spots with new charms such as superb views of the sky that can only be seen here, and its popularity has increased. In particular, t
he area south of Lake Biwa has good transportation from Keihanshin such as Kyoto, so you can visit with the feeling of extending your visit from Kyoto a little more. On the ot
her hand, the area north of Lake Biwa has a completely different scenery and climate from the sou
thern region. Here, we will introduce the time required and fare from Gion Shijo Station to BiwakoHama Otsu Station, and recommended spots in Lake Biwa.
Travel time and fare from Gion Shijo Station to Biwakohama Otsu Station
Here, we will introduce the time required and the fare from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Train to Biwakohama Otsu Station on the Ke
ihan Train. The shortest travel time is from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Train to Sanjo (Kyoto), from Sanjo Keihan on the Kyoto Municipal Subway to Goryo Station, and from Goryo Station to Biwakohama Otsu Station by Keiha
n Train. In this way, the transfer is one time, the time required is 32 minutes, and the fare is 590 yen.
Recommended spots in Lake Biwa
Here, we will introduce the recommended spots of Lake Biwa.
Wowako Terrace
Kuzukawa-Kidoguchi,Otsu City, Shiga 520-0477
Lake BiwaBay is a popular ski resort in Kansai. Lake
Biwa Terrace was made in 2016 in this Lake Biwa Valley, and you can enjoy a superb view of Lake Biw
a. In August 2018, a paid infinity lounge overlooking Hub north and a new zone, North Terrace, opened, increasingly expanding the superb space. You
can enjoy the vast unobstructed view of Lake Biwa.
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Lake BiwaBaray is located in Katsuragawa-Kidoguchi-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
Ukimido
1-16-18 Honkatada, Otsu City, Shiga 520-0242
Ukimido is one of the typical scenic spots of Lake Biwa, and it is built as if it protruded into Lake Biwa. It is loved
by many haiku poets such as Matsuo Basho, and is famous as a wild goose of Katata in one of the eight views of Omi. Kaim
onzan Man full moon temple is the official name, and it is said that the priests of Mt. Hiei behind the Ukimido built it in the late Heian period to pray for the safety of the people and the lake.
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For more than 1,000 years since then, Ukimido has been watching the safety of key areas of transportation o
n the lake. Ukimido is located at 1-16-18 Honkatada, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, about a 7-minute walk from JR Katata Station by Jiangka Bus and getting off at Katata-Domachi Bus
Stop. There are buses to Ukimido-mae Bus Stop on Weekends and Holidays.
Chikubu island
Hayazaki-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga 526-0124
Takeoshima island is a small island floating on the north side of Lake Biwa, but it has been said for a long time that it has a divine nature, and There are Miyakosuda
ma Shrine and Hosukuji Temple on the island. Tsukuo Sudama Shrine has become popular as a power spot, and there is a unique wishing straw throw at the Ryujin Worship Hall, and it feels mysterious.
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The scenery of Lake Biwa from the ship on the way back and back is also rec
ommended. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes by ferry from Nagahama Port, Imazu Minato, and Hikone Port.
Okishima
Okishima Town, Omihachiman City, Shiga 523-0801
Okishima is floating on Lake Biwa, and is the only freshwater lake island in Japan where people li
ve. There is a 500 yen one-way boat to the island for about 10 minute
s. There are no convenience stores or cars on the island, and the idyllic old-fashioned sc
enery spreads out. In addition, if you take a walk along the lake shore, you may see cute cats playing leisurely and taking a nap, and it is also famous as an island with cats.
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It takes about 35 minutes by Omi Railway Bus from JR Omihachiman Station, and about 10 minutes by ferry from Horikiri Port.
Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum
〒525-0001 1091 Shimonomachi, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture
The Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum is said to be a Biwa Expo and has been constantly evolving since it was established in 1996, powering up its restaurant and museum shop in the spring of 2018 and the popular Discovery Room in July 2018. I was able to do a new discovery of the
old day. You can enjoy not only children but also adults,
such as the aquatic exhibition room of the largest exhibition of freshwater creatures in Japan, and a corner where you can experience the smell of local cuisine called Funazusi.
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The Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum is located in Shimonmachi 1091, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, about 25 minutes by Omi Railway Bus from JR Kusatsu Station, and just off at the Lake Biwa Museum bus stop.
Karasaki Shrine
1-7-1 Karasaki, Otsu City, Shiga 520-0106
Karasaki Shrine is one of the best scenic spots in Omi, and it is also depicted in the ukiyo-e of Uagawa Hiroshige, and it is as a night rain of Karasaki in Omi
8 views. It is located in karasaki, which is said to have been dinged out in Lake Biwa, and is said to be the founding of the imperial era of Emperor Yings
ei. The precincts are filled with beautiful reimatsu and Karasaki pine trees, and Lake Biwa spreads right in front of the precincts, and there is an exceptional beauty not only in the beauty when it is sunny, but also in the snowy scenery when it snows or accumulates.
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Karasaki Shrine is located at 1-7-1 Karasaki, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, about a 12-minute walk from JR Karasaki Station.
Summary
The shortest travel time from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Train to Biwakohama Otsu Station on the Keihan Train is once, with a 32-minute transfer and a fare of 590 yen
. Recommended spots in Lake Biwa include Biwako Terrace, Uki mido, Takeo Island, Okishima Island, Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum, and Karasaki Shrine.