When is Lake Biwa Opening 2025? What about guests and fireworks?
This issue's feature
Lake Biwa
The big event
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Lake Biwa Opening
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About!
The "
The 70th Lake Biwa Opening
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Date
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Location
We will introduce you to the following:
I would like to participate with my children before or after the Lake Biwa opening.
Activities held at Lake Biwa
We've also picked out some other items!
Why not come and enjoy Japan's largest lake festival with your children this spring?
table of contents
- 1 When will Lake Biwa Opening 2025 be held? Guests and fireworks
- 2 Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening 1: Canoeing and Kayaking
- 3 Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening 2: SUP (stand-up paddle board) experience
- 4 Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa opening 3: Wakeboarding
- 5 Activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening 4: Great value marine sports set plan
- 6 5. Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening: Wake surfing
- 7 Let's go to Lake Biwa Opening 2025!
- 8 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
When will Lake Biwa Opening 2025 be held? Guests and fireworks
Spring is the season for sightseeing on the lake, and the " Lake Biwa Opening " In 2025 (Reiwa 7) 70th time We are reaching a turning point of .
The event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 8th in 2025 (Reiwa 7).
The main event, the lake parade,
Off the coast of Otsu Port, near the southern end of Lake Biwa
Held in
will be done.
Lake Biwa
Popular cruise ships gather!
In past events, surprise fireworks have been displayed, making for an even more spectacular parade on the lake.
The event guests include actors from popular drama series, who traditionally take part in the parade as captains for one day on the opening day of Lake Biwa.
The highlight of the event is when guests throw a giant gold key into Lake Biwa. It's definitely worth taking a cruise to see it.
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The key tossing can be viewed from the large cruise ship "Bianca", which also takes part in the parade.
Adults pay a fee, but preschoolers can board for free.
Why not take a cruise with your family and enjoy the parade on the lake up close?
【Shiga・Otsu】The 70th Lake Biwa Opening～湖上パレード参加クルーズツアー～（大型船ビアンカ号・特別クルーズ）
湖国Shigaに春の到来と湖上観光の幕開けを告げ、びわ湖に訪れる観光客の安全を祈念するとともに水の恵みに感謝しびわ湖の環境保全を呼びかける、Kansaiを代表する春の風物詩、"The 70th Lake Biwa Opening"が3月8日（土）に開催will be done.本年も湖上パレードに参加するツアーへの参加者を募集します.ビアンカ特別クルーズは、乗船
【Shiga・Otsu】The 70th Lake Biwa Opening～湖上パレード参加クルーズツアー～（中型船クルーズ）
湖国Shigaに春の到来と湖上観光の幕開けを告げ、びわ湖に訪れる観光客の安全を祈念するとともに水の恵みに感謝しびわ湖の環境保全を呼びかける、Kansaiを代表する春の風物詩、"The 70th Lake Biwa Opening"が3月8日（土）に開催will be done.本年も湖上パレードに参加するツアーへの参加者を募集します.〜体験の流れ〜■湖上パレード
【Shiga・Otsu】Lake Biwa Opening 湖上パレード＆石山寺クルーズツアー
湖国Shigaに春の到来と湖上観光の幕開けを告げる、Kansaiを代表する春の風物詩"The 70th Lake Biwa Opening"が3月8日（土）に開催will be done.今回、このLake Biwa Openingの湖上パレードすると共に、昨年の大河ドラマ・主人公"紫式部"ゆかりの地"石山寺"へ、かつての平安貴族の石山詣に倣い、船で訪れる特別ツアーを募集します.※本ツ
| Event period | Scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025 |
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| Location (venue) | Otsu Port, paddle steamer Michigan, etc. |
Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening 1: Canoeing and Kayaking
Lake Biwa
If you want to enjoy the scenery from the lake,
Canoeing and Kayaking Experience
is recommended
!
You can enjoy a leisurely cruise at your own pace and appreciate Lake Biwa from angles that cannot be seen from land.
Two-person canoe and kayak tours are perfect for parents and children to participate in together. That's right!
The tour will be held at Lake Biwa where the opening ceremony will be held. Otsu City The oldest shrine in Shiga, with its torii gate in the lake. Shirahige Shrine For example, Takashima City, famous for Shirahige Shrine. There are many beautiful view spots .
It might be a good idea to choose a tour based on how easy it is to get to the meeting point and the scenery you want to see.
For information about canoe and kayak experience tours on Lake Biwa, check out the link below!
A great value plan that includes a photo shoot during the experience and a free data gift. is especially popular.
Why not capture the extraordinary moment of cruising on the lake with your family in the form of a photograph?
[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in the Lake by Kayak (120 minutes)
Would you like to go kayaking on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan? With this plan, you can visit the torii gate of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture, from the lake. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii gate and the vastness of Lake Biwa.
Set a destination and explore a new area of Lake Biwa! This course is perfect for adventurous kayakers. You will kayak around local rivers, famous places, wildlife spots, and more. Your instructor will recommend a destination based on the conditions on the day of your experience. Let's decide on a destination together and set off! (Example) A floating temple on the lake
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Kayaking 60 minutes experience (for beginners and inexperienced people)
After learning how to paddle and practicing on the beach, we immediately set off for a "lake walk" in a kayak! The kayaks are stable, so even elementary school children can join us ♪ Even if it's raining... as it is an outdoor sport, it will not be canceled due to rain. Let's enjoy "Lake Biwa in the rain" together! You will encounter fantastic scenery that you can't see on a sunny day.
Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening 2: SUP (stand-up paddle board) experience
A classic marine sport
SUP
is also very popular at Lake Biwa.
!
Stand on the paddle and look around.
Canoeing and Kayaking
From a different angle
Lake Biwa
You can enjoy the view of the area.
Depending on the tour, You can also visit tourist spots unique to Lake Biwa, such as places associated with warlords and power spots. is!
Another great thing about this boat is that parents and children can ride together on a large board and enjoy a relaxing cruise.
Below we have listed some recommended tours where you can enjoy the SUP (stand-up paddle) experience on Lake Biwa!
The tour takes place at:
Otsu City
In addition, Takashima City on the west shore of Lake Biwa and
Omihachiman City
There are many
is.
Depending on the plan, Pick-up and drop-off ・ Photo shoot and data gift You can take advantage of great perks such as:
If you want to enjoy lunch around Lake Biwa, Set plan that includes a lunch box from a local cafe I recommend it.
[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)
A SUP experience tour heading to the mystical Shirahige Shrine with its beautiful, crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful western part of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! You can also take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the middle of the lake! The destination is Shirahige Shrine.
Let's go SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. This water quality is just a 5-minute walk from the train. It's also close to Biwako Terrace. If you come to Shiga Prefecture, come on a GOODTIMES tour!
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan!
Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎Foreigners are welcome!! We will give lessons in simple English (^^)☆SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride a board that is larger and more stable than a regular surfboard and paddle to cruise the water surface. Float smoothly on Lake Biwa.
[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy Lake Biwa on a stand-up paddle board (SUP)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, even beginners can enjoy SUP to the fullest, and our instructors will explain how to ride and paddle, so you can try it out. The venue is located at the "Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu" and is easily accessible.
The experience course for those who are new to SUP starts on land with a lecture on how to use the equipment and precautions for nature before heading out onto the water! Rentals are also included, so feel free to join us ☆ Even if you are not very good at sports, don't worry, as a certified instructor will give you a lecture tailored to your individual level! Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the water!
[Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture] Stand-up paddle experience course
A stand-up paddle experience course held at Sabae Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on Lake Biwa.
Wakeboard shop "FACE" offers marine sports classes on Lake Biwa all year round, mainly for beginners. Couples, families, groups of women, and even those who come alone can come and enjoy marine sports. We will fully support you, the beginner! Please feel free to join us ♪
Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa opening 3: Wakeboarding
While being towed by a boat, it glides across the water.
Enjoy exhilarating speed and acrobatic play
Wakeboarding
.
Marine sports you can experience on Lake Biwa
Among them, they are especially active!
Lake Biwa Opening is held Otsu City So, Wakeboarding experience plans for each level of skill is being held.
First, it is a must to master the basics in a beginners' course, which children can also participate in.
Private plan
By using
Try wakeboarding for the first time in a private space just for your family.
Yes you can.
Once you've mastered skating to a certain extent, try our level-up plan and enjoy an exhilarating acrobatic experience!
Check out the link below for recommended wakeboarding plans on Lake Biwa!
If you participate with your child, you can capture fun memories in photos. A great value plan with photo shoot and data gift is recommended.
This plan is for those who want to improve their wakeboarding skills and level up after 4 or more wakeboarding experiences! [Wakeboarding plan contents] ★ Plenty of time 15 minutes x 2 sets! ★ Advice for leveling up! ★ Free photos of the experience! [Price (tax included)] ・One person: 7,900 yen ・Elementary, junior high, high school students,
For those who have been wakeboarding for 4 or more times! 10 minutes x 2 sets! Roughly recommended plan! [Wakeboarding plan contents] ★Experience time is about 10 minutes x 2 sets! ★For those who are not satisfied with 1 set! ★Level up with 2 sets! ★Receive a free photo of the experience! [Price (tax included)] ・One person: 7,400 yen
Wakeboarding is like snowboarding on water, gliding, flying and spinning! We will give a thorough lecture that is easy to understand even for beginners. For the wakeboarding experience for everyone, we recommend a group of three people if you want to ride more than the regular experience course, or four people if you want to try it out at a cheaper price. For 1 hour and 30 minutes,
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Wakeboarding experience (beginner course) Rental included!
Wakeboarding is like snowboarding on water, gliding, flying and spinning! In the trial course, we will give a detailed lecture that is easy to understand even for beginners. We will teach you the fun of wakeboarding while you experience it. Of course, once you start, we will teach you thoroughly until you can stand on the water.
Activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening 4: Great value marine sports set plan
Lake Biwa Opening is held Otsu City So, A great value set plan that lets you enjoy two types of marine sports in one day There are also many !
The experience includes:
Get soaked and have fun with the whole family
Banana boat (tube)
In addition,
Wakeboarding
or
Wakesurfing
etc. are common
.
If you choose a plan that includes a lecture by an instructor, parents and children can try out new marine sports that they have never experienced before.
Below we have listed some recommended marine sports set plans for Lake Biwa!
The experience programs you can enjoy vary depending on the plan.
I want to try it with my child
Marine sports
Select
An extraordinary, active experience on Lake Biwa
Have fun!
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Leisure Pack [Banana Boat & Wake Surfing Experience]
Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] Leisure Pack [Banana Boat & Wake Surfing Experience] This is a great plan to experience banana boat and wake surfing on Lake Biwa. Anyone from beginners to advanced surfers can experience it. Our veteran instructors will give you a detailed lecture according to your level!
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Leisure Pack [Banana Boat & Wakeboarding Experience]
Welcome to Cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] Leisure Pack (Banana Boat & Wakeboarding Experience) This is a great plan to experience wakeboarding and banana boating on Lake Biwa. Elementary school students and above can experience it. JWBA Pro Rider and veteran instructors will give a detailed lecture according to the customer's level.
Wakeboard shop "Face" offers marine sports classes on Lake Biwa all year round, mainly for beginners. Couples, families, groups of women, and even those who come alone can come and enjoy marine sports. We will fully support you, the beginner! Please feel free to join us ♪
5. Experiences and activities to enjoy along with Lake Biwa Opening: Wake surfing
Riding the waves created by the boat
Wakesurfing
.
As mentioned above
Wakeboarding
You can also enjoy Lake Biwa in an active way.
!
Beginners welcome & first-time only school or, A beginner's plan to create waves that match your skill level There are also plenty of tours available where parents and children can try wake surfing for the first time.
If you choose a plan that allows you to rent all the necessary equipment, all you need to do is bring your swimsuit and a change of clothes!
You can participate in wake surfing on Lake Biwa. Otsu area, close to the Lake Biwa opening venue .
Below are some recommended Lake Biwa wake surfing plans. .
To the nearest station Pick-up service included plan Then you can also get there by train!
This plan is only available for those who are new to wake surfing! Rentals are included, so you can come empty-handed♪●What is wake surfing? Unlike ocean surfing, it is a sport where you can enjoy endless waves made by ski boats! We will make waves according to your skill level, so even beginners can feel at ease☆●You can come empty-handed♪～Board, life jacket
FACE is a wake surfing school that runs on Lake Biwa all year round, mainly for beginners. Couples, families, children, groups of women, and even those who come alone can come and enjoy surfing. We will fully support you, the beginner! Please feel free to join us ♪
Let's go to Lake Biwa Opening 2025!
The " The 70th Lake Biwa Opening " and the date and location of the event. Introduced it!
The lake parade held on Japan's largest lake is a must-see.
Numerous activities available in the surrounding area
You can't miss this either!
Please use this special feature as a reference and take part in Lake Biwa Opening 2025 this spring!
*The content of this article is current as of February 2025.
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