Biwako Valley

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About Biwako Terrace

Biwako Terrace offers a sophisticated resort for adults and delivers soaring views looking out over the lake.
There are two terraces, each with their own character, atop two mountains.
Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in a very special setting.

Visitor information

The Main

By ropeway, arrive at the top of Mt. Uchimi at an altitude of 1,108 meters in around five minutes. The Main is a large terrace complex next to Ropeway Summit Station.
There are two terraces: the Grand Terrace, a space that is emblematic of The Biwako Terrace, and the North Terrace overlooking the northern side of the lake. Both spacious wooden terraces enable you to enjoy the view of the lake.
After a leisurely walk, relax and enjoy a special moment on a sofa or chair while admiring the majestic view of Lake Biwa. Alternatively, you can enjoy a meal at the Terrace Café. You can also visit the Infinity Lounge, a paid, private area with a sofa that is operated on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Café 360

Take two other lifts from the top ropeway station to Café 360 located at the 1,174m summit of Mt. Horai, the highest point of Biwako Valley.The large arched wooden deck offers 360-degree panoramic views of Lake Biwa, the cityscapes of Kyoto and Osaka and the mountains along the coast of the Sea of Japan. At times, one can even catch a glimpse of the 3,000 peaks of the Southern Alps.

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Food & Drink

The Main

Terrace Café

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GrillDining & Bar HALUKA

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Café Stand at Grand Terrace

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Café Stand at North Terrace

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Café 360

360 Stand

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Access

Address: 1547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga 〒520-0514

Biwako Valley / Biwako Terrace Biwako Terrace and all attractions of Biwako Valley are located in the mountain top area(Biwako Valley Ent. intersection on route 558) 1547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga TEL 077-592-1155 ※Please access via Biwako Valley Guchi intersection on route 558.
from Kyoto area Kyoto Higashi IC→Nishi Otsu by-pass-Kosei Rd.→Shiga IC→approx. 5 min.→Biwako Terrace from Nagoya area Ichinomiya IC→Meishin Expressway→Ryuo IC→approx. 40 min.→Biwako Terrace from Fukui area Tsuruga IC→Hokuriku Expressway→Kinomoto IC→approx. 60min.→Biwako Terrace

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By Train Kyoto Station→JR Kosei Line→Shiga Station→10 min. by bus→Biwako Terrace By Train Kyoto Station→JR Kosei Line→Shiga Station→10 min. by bus→Biwako Terrace

Bus timetable (JR Shiga Station – Biwako Valley)

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