Lake Biwa Takashima Tourism Guide | Tourism information for Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Information on spots, events, and each area is included.

News

2026/03/11Notice of changes to facility business hours
2026/03/11Announcement of the publication of the English version of the cycling map
2026/03/11Announcement of publication of "Takashima Weather 2026 Spring Edition"
2026/01/30It was ranked 5th in the "Top 30 Japanese Landscapes to See at Least Once in a Lifetime" selected from 1,741 municipalities nationwide.
2025/12/27Information on Shirahige Shrine parking lot closure and temporary parking lot in the early morning of New Year's Day, 2026

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Special feature on the cherry blossoms of Kaizu Osaki

Special feature on the cherry blossoms of Kaizu Osaki

Metasequoia Tree Line Special Feature

Metasequoia Tree Line Special Feature

5 delicious souvenirs from Takashima

5 delicious souvenirs from Takashima

5 Recommended Experience Spots

5 Recommended Experience Spots

A long-awaited rural life, a trip to Satoyama to experience autumn at a traditional Japanese inn

A long-awaited rural life, a trip to Satoyama to experience autumn at a traditional Japanese inn

Year-end reward trip for adults

Year-end reward trip for adults

Tourism Apps

Outdoor Special

Outdoor Special

Special feature on historical tourism

Special feature on historical tourism

From Tsuruga to Takashima

From Tsuruga to Takashima

Events

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Enjoy the seasons of Takashima

Access

Access

If you come by train

Approximately 50 minutes from Kyoto Station to Omi-imazu Station on the JR Kosei Line New Rapid Service
Approximately 80 minutes from Osaka Station to Omi-imazu Station on the JR Special Rapid Service
From Maibara Station, take the JR Hokuriku Main Line Special Rapid Service to Omi-Shiotsu Station for approximately 35 minutes, then take the JR Kosei Line to Omi-Imazu Station for approximately 20 minutes.

If you come by car

About 80 minutes from Kyoto Higashi Interchange
About 60 minutes from Kyoto Ohara
About 40 minutes from Kinomoto Interchange
About 40 minutes from Wakasa Kaminaka Interchange
About 45 minutes from Tsuruga Interchange

Ranking of famous places and spots

Ranking the most popular spots in order of number of visits!

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Lake Biwa Steamship Co., Ltd.

Takagihama Auto Campsite

Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel

Mikuni Tateyama House

Cherry blossom viewing cruise from Hikone Port to Kaizu Osaki

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