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びわ湖バレイ Biwako Valley

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Today's Business situation & Traffic information

Saturday June 25th, 2022
9:00-17:00
※ Last ropeway for going16:00 / Last ropeway for returning17:00
Parking Lots 8:30-
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【Biwako Terrace The Main】
（〇）Grand Terrace（viewing area）
（〇）Terrace Café
（〇）Café Stand at Grand Terrace
（〇）North Terrace（viewing area)
（×）Infinity Lounge
（×）Café Stand at North Terrace
【Biwako Terrace Café360】
（〇）Café360（viewing area）
【Restaurants】
（〇）Ekinaka Kitchen
（〇）Bird Castle
【Activities】
（〇）Zipline Adventure
（〇）Skywalker
（〇）Summer Land
【Lifts】
（〇）Horai Lift
（〇）Uchimi Lift
【Shop】
（〇）Biwako Street (souvenir shop)

（〇）Open/About to Open
（△）Suspended
（×）Closed

【Notification of precautionary measures for the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)】
We are taking precautionary measures exhaustively that guests can use our facilities securely. In consideration of the risk of infection to customers, we may close some of the playgrounds and the activities without prior notice.
We kindly request your understanding regarding any inconvenience.
Saturday June 25th, 2022
9:00-17:00
※ Last ropeway for going16:00 / Last ropeway for returning17:00
Parking Lots 8:30-
---------------------
【Biwako Terrace The Main】
（〇）Grand Terrace（viewing area）
（〇）Terrace Café
（〇）Café Stand at Grand Terrace
（〇）North Terrace（viewing area)
（×）Infinity Lounge
（×）Café Stand at North Terrace
【Biwako Terrace Café360】
（〇）Café360（viewing area）
【Restaurants】
（〇）Ekinaka Kitchen
（〇）Bird Castle
【Activities】
（〇）Zipline Adventure
（〇）Skywalker
（〇）Summer Land
【Lifts】
（〇）Horai Lift
（〇）Uchimi Lift
【Shop】
（〇）Biwako Street (souvenir shop)

（〇）Open/About to Open
（△）Suspended
（×）Closed

【Notification of precautionary measures for the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)】
We are taking precautionary measures exhaustively that guests can use our facilities securely. In consideration of the risk of infection to customers, we may close some of the playgrounds and the activities without prior notice.
We kindly request your understanding regarding any inconvenience.
06/25/2022 update

Today's Weather

Weather

Weather

Temperature

24℃

Wind

Calm

Live camera

Live camera

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 relaxing time in a very special setting.
We operate Grand Terrace & Terrace Café in Biwako Terrace from December to March.

Visitor information

Visitor information

Visitor Information (April-November)

Visitor Information
(April-November)

The Main /
Grand Terrace

About 5 minutes ride from Ropeway Base Station. Grand Terrace, a staircase-tiered terrace overlooks the vast lake.
Here in winter, you can experience to your heart’s content the fantastical world of Lake Biwa.
Looking across the terraces, on the top floor is a chic and relaxing Terrace Café.
Please enjoy picking up our special menu and drinks to go along with the great view.

Terrace Café

Terrace Café sits at the heart of The Main. Enjoy a relaxing time inside the soothing wooden interior.

  • - Location:
    The Main (Grand Terrace)
  • - Open
    Open all year round
    *Closed dates conform to ropeway operation schedule
  • - Business hours
    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Menu

Menu

Basic Information

Ropeway

  • - Days of operation
    Open all year round
    *From Monday, 25 November to Friday, 20 December 2019
    From Monday, 23 March to early April 2020
    All Biwako Valley facilities including ropeway service, will be closed for maintenance and inspection checks on these dates.
  • - Hours of operation
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last ascent at 4:00 PM, last descent at 5:00 PM)
    *When the ski slope is closed;
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last ascent at 4:00 PM, last descent at 4:30 PM)
    *Period and time are subject to change. Please check our Top Page “Today’s Business Information” before visiting.
  • - Schedule
    Cars come every 15 min. (on the hour, and at 15, 30, and 45 min. past the hour)
    *The gondola ride takes 5 min.
    *Hours are subject to change depending on the season.
  • - Fees
    Adults: 3,000 yen 7-12 years old: 1,500 yen
    3-6 years old: 1,000 yen

Access

BIWAKO VALLEY / Biwako Terrace Biwako Terrace and all attractions of BIWAKO VALLEY are located in the mountain top area 35°11'37.3
Nishinomiya　I.C.→Suita I.C.→Kyoto　Higashi I.C.→Shiga I.C.→BWAKO TERRACE Sannomiya Sta.→Osaka Sta.→Kyoto Sta.→Shiga Sta.→BWAKO TERRACE Nagoya Nishi I.C.→Kameyama JCT→Kyoto Higashi I.C.→Shiga I.C.→BWAKO TERRACE Nagoya Sta.→Kyoto Sta.→Shiga Sta.→BWAKO TERRACE Nishinomiya　I.C.→Suita I.C.→Kyoto　Higashi I.C.→Shiga I.C.→BWAKO TERRACE Sannomiya Sta.→Osaka Sta.→Kyoto Sta.→Shiga Sta.→BWAKO TERRACE Nagoya Nishi I.C.→Kameyama JCT→Kyoto Higashi I.C.→Shiga I.C.→BWAKO TERRACE Nagoya Sta.→Kyoto Sta.→Shiga Sta.→BWAKO TERRACE

Route check by video

Bus timetable (JR Shiga Station – BIWAKO VALLEY)

Parking MAP

Barrier-free Access

In winter, there is snow on the outdoor walkway (passageway) to Biwako Terrace, so there are places where it is uneven and there are places where it becomes slippery.
In case of bad weather, you will be guided through the indoor passageway, so you may need to use stairs (dozens of steps). We kindly ask for your understanding.
Barrier-free access to Dining Lake View adjacent to Ropeway Summit Station.
For parking lot, our parking attendant will guide you to the parking area near Ropeway Base Station. Please note there may be snow cover in the parking lot.

Visitors with Pets

No pets allowed during the winter season.

Please take note of the temperature difference

Biwako Terrace is at an elevation above 1,100 meters. The temperature drops 5-7℃ compared to the foot of the mountain and the summit is very cold . we recommend a jacket or other appropriate clothing.