About
Enjoy stunning views of Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan, at THE BIWAKO TERRACE. There are two terraces—THE MAIN and CAFÉ 360 at two peaks in the sophisticated mountain resort Biwako Valley.
Just 5 minutes on the ropeway, you’ll reach THE MAIN at the peak in Mt. Uchimi (1,108m). Sit back, relax and enjoy breathtaking view of Lake Biwa on the sofas set in the wide 3 flights of terraces. There is also TERRACE CAFÉ that offers original menu, featuring local ingredients. Koibito no Seichi / Koku no Kane at the edge of THE MAIN is also a must visit place, especially for a couple.
CAFÉ 360 is located at the top of Mt. Horai, where is the highest peak of Biwako Valley. Big semicircular wooden terraces offer you impressive panoramic views of Lake Biwa and surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to enjoy natural beauty of Shiga prefecture.
THE MAIN and CAFÉ 360 is connected by two lifts.
Food & Drink
There is TERRACE CAFÉ in THE MAIN. Enjoy special menu that features local ingredients, such as gelato using milk from a local farm and fish fry made with local specialty Biwa Salmon.
Access & Info
Access
Biwako Terrace is located around the ropeway summit station of Biwako Valley.
[By Car]40 min.via Kosei Rd. from Kyoto Higashi I.C. of
Meishin Expressway
[By Train]50 min from Kyoto Station or 80 min. from Osaka Station
to Shiga Station of JR Kosai Line, the closest station to Biwako Valley.
Opening time of BiwakoTerrace Cafe & Ropeway
Weekday:9:30-17:00(Cafe 9:40-15:30LO)
Saturday, Sunday, Holiday 9:00-17:00(Cafe 9:10-)
Riding Time (one way)
About 5min.
Fare (round trip)
Adult13+ 2,500yen / Age7-12 1,000yen / Age3-6 600yen
Parking : Weekday 1,000yen / Saturday, Sunday, Holiday, Oct 1-31 2,000yen
◎Admission free to Biwako Terrace
Days Closed
Mar. 19-Apr 26.2018 , Sep 3-7. 2018 (Entire Biwako Valley is closed)