Experience

Nestled right next to Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers a stunning lakeside resort. A resort hotel where every room offers a lake view — open the …

The cruise ship Michigan starts its services from the Prince Hotel port. Enjoy cheerful presentations by the crew as you experience the spectacular sights of Lake Biwa. Access: Ship can be boarded …

At Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, we are committed to environmental conservation and promote various initiatives for sustainable growth in line with one of the Seibu Group’s visions, to always …

A roughly five-minute ride on the massive, state-of-the-art ropeway gondola (121 passengers) will take you to the 1,100-meter summit with a view overlooking the scenic Lake Biwa. A number of …

Enjoy matcha tea in the serenity of a Japanese garden at the “Sekishoan Teahouse”, located in Biwako Bunka Park. Access: Approximately 20 minutes by car from the …

Take part in a charming trip where you’ll tour the expansive, reed-lined “suigo” canals and explore the historic streets of the Omi merchants. Access: Approximately 50 minutes by car from …

Situated to the east of Kusatsu City’s Karasuma Peninsula, this botanical garden is home to a unique theme park called the Lotus Pavilion and wows visitors with a wide array of aquatic plants. …

Enjoy the appeal of Meiji-style buildings, overflowing with a retro atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy a glass workshop rich in feeling, an art museum, restaurants, galleries, and more. Access: About …

In Sunainosato, the Otsu-born Japanese sweet shop Kanou Shoujuan makes sweets based on agriculture in the rich natural environment of the Seta …

Mount Hachimanyama in Omihachiman, Shiga is the location of the ruins of the Hachimanyama Castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s nephew …

The most well-known local souvenir that is representative of Otsu is the Otsu-e (Otsu …