Lake Biwa sightseeing rankings recommended for families with children!
Lake Biwa sightseeing spots that families will want to visit Featured !
A spot where children can have fun The editorial department of Activity Japan has carefully selected Summary in ranking format It is.
Around Lake Biwa Activities you can play at Also introduced Please use this as a reference for your outings on the weekend or during long holidays!
table of contents
- 1 Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children No. 1: Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Children's World
- 2 Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children 2nd place: Shirahige Shrine
- 3 Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children 3rd place: Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum
- 4 Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children No. 4: Hikone Castle
- 5 Lake Biwa Sightseeing Recommended for Children No. 5: Kurokabe Square
- 6 Let's visit Lake Biwa with your kids!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children No. 1: Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Children's World
Shiga ・Takashima City Lake Biwa Children's World, Shiga Prefecture "teeth, Popular with families with small children Large children's center is.
The natural environment of Lake Biwa is a highlight
in,
Total length 40m
Large play equipment
or
Athletic
,
Adventure Waterway
There is a play area where children can play freely.
Indoor facility "Rainbow House"
There are also
Table tennis
or
trampoline
,
Craft experience
Because you can enjoy
You can play safely even on rainy days.
Yo.
Also, dining room or Campsite , Accommodation Complete with Therefore, it can be used in a variety of ways depending on the scene and needs!
Address: 2981 Kitafunagi, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
A wide variety of experiences are being held around Lake Biwa Children's Land in Shiga Prefecture, from outdoor activities to craft experiences!
At Lake Biwa
SUP experience
teeth,
A truly luxurious experience where you can enjoy a spectacular view while interacting with nature.
!
If you have children who are not good at sports or preschoolers, keep them indoors.
Manufacturing experience
is recommended.
If you're interested, be sure to check it out below!
[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Experience SUP at Oku-Biwa Lake! Lake touring suitable for beginners
A relaxing SUP experience on the clear and calm waters of Lake Biwa! A lecture from an instructor is included. Beginners are also welcome♪ ~Experience process~①Meeting and check-in Please use the parking lot at Lake Biwa Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and check-in before the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, please use Takagihama Auto Camp.
[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Easy lake kayak touring on the lake
Enjoy a relaxing kayaking experience while feeling the refreshing breeze as you cross the lake! We use wide, stable kayaks. Beginners are welcome! Ages 6 and up are welcome! This is an activity especially recommended for families. Group reservations are also welcome! ~Experience process~① Meeting and check-in Please use the parking lot at Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Meeting
[Shiga・Takashima] Increase your femininity♪ Experience a one-of-a-kind herbarium♪
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Would you like to make a one-of-a-kind herbarium? Make one together as a couple, on a girls' trip, or with your family! Children from elementary school age can participate. What is a herbarium? A herbarium is a "plant specimen." Put preserved flowers in a glass bottle and fill it with oil to make it! The experience fee varies depending on the size of the bottle.
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British stained glass is a type of glass art that even beginners can enjoy! What is British stained glass? It is made by attaching a special UV-resistant color film and lead wires to a single piece of glass. No soldering tools are used. Anyone who can use scissors can make it! Children from 10 years old can make it by themselves! (Elementary school students)
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Why not enjoy the fun of making things with friends, couples, and family? This is a gel candle sea version experience plan that is especially popular during the summer holidays. It is also recommended for family trips and children's crafts. It is a classroom where you can enjoy a memorable experience with your children during the summer holidays. You can finish the work and take it home. ★ Gel candle sea version colored sand can be used freely. Stylish
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Why not enjoy the fun of making candles with friends, couples, or family? This is a candle making experience plan that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. *A class where you can enjoy a memorable experience with your children. You can finish your work and take it home. [Small size: 1,500 yen] Experience making a set of two candles. Popular with children. Suitable for preschoolers and elementary school students. Recommended ages: 3 years old to early elementary school students.
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A workshop where you can dye your own original handkerchief or shawl, one of a kind in the world. The "Suminagashi Dyeing Class" is a popular experience course where you can learn directly from a traditional craftsman. We have over 25 years of teaching experience! Even beginners are welcome. We will teach you carefully! Children (from 3 years old) can participate! The whole family can enjoy it together!
Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children 2nd place: Shirahige Shrine
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Shirahige Shrine
"Shirahige Shrine" is
Located facing Lake Biwa, this temple has a history of approximately 2,000 years.
The oldest shrine in Omi
is.
A large vermilion torii gate stands in the middle of Lake Biwa
Therefore, it is also known as "
Itsukushima in Omi
It is also called "Itsukushima."
The deity is
Sarutahiko
(Sarutahiko no Mikoto)
From his white hair and beard,
Whitebeard
" It is called,
God of longevity
As faith
It has been done.
In addition,
Matchmaking, childbearing, academic success, road safety, good fortune
It is also famous for the following benefits:
is.
The highlight of Shirahige Shrine is, without a doubt, A large torii gate standing in Lake Biwa !
Especially recommended
Evening view
in,
The sunset reflected in the lake and the large torii gate are a breathtakingly mystical sight.
is.
Great for social media too
So, be sure to take a photo of it.
If you want to take a beautiful photo of the Otorii gate, The observation deck in front of the shrine Lake Indigo Shirahigedai The best place to take this photo is from the top of Mount Oumi Shirahige. is.
Address: 215 Ukawa, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
At Activity Japan, We also offer tours that allow you to fully enjoy Shirahige Shrine. !
With Shirahige Shrine A tour around popular sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa Or water activities Tour to visit the floating torii gate on the lake And much more!
Tours available for ages 3 and up So families with small children can participate without worry.
Biwako Valley & Shirahige Shrine Day Tour
Lake Biwa: Japan's largest freshwater lake, located on the border between Honshu and the Kansai region, and one of the oldest in the world. Shirahige Shrine: One of the oldest shrines in the area, with a floating torii gate on the shore of Lake Biwa. Ukimido: Built on an artificial island in Lake Biwa, also known as the "Water Palace." La Collina: A cafe located in the midst of lush nature that serves baumkuchen, bread, and light meals.
[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.
A SUP tour to the great torii gate of Shirahige Shrine, a photogenic spot for Biwako. We offer an extraordinary experience as you ride on a SUP over the beautiful, crystal clear waters of Lake Kita to the great torii gate of Shirahige Shrine. Take a commemorative photo in front of the great torii gate. The great torii gate towering over the lake is very impressive! The water of the lake is crystal clear along the way, so you may encounter fish and turtles. Of course, if this is your first time SUPing,
[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.
Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children 3rd place: Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum
" Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum "teeth " Lake and people The theme of this exhibition is "The Mother Lake, which supports the lives of both living creatures and people." A museum where you can experience and learn everything about Lake Biwa is.
jutted out into the lake Karasuma Peninsula Located in Along with the view of the lake, you can see the endemic species of Lake Biwa. You can encounter many creatures The appeal is is.
At Lake Biwa Museum,
Exhibition on the origins and history of Lake Biwa
In addition, there is a "
Discovery Room
" is also available!
Learn by touching and smelling
So kids can have fun learning too.
Inside the building
Aquarium Exhibition Room
There are also
The exhibition area is 2,000 square meters,
One of the largest exhibitions of freshwater creatures in Japan
!
Among them, the highlight is "
Tunnel tank
" and live in Lake Biwa and rivers in Shiga.
Over 100 kinds of fish on display
It has been done.
Lives in freshwater
Baikal Seal
Also kept
It has been done.
What can be seen
The only place in Kansai
!
Why not take the whole family for a peek into the rarely seen world under the lake?
Address: 1091 Shimomonocho, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture
In the surrounding area
SUP
or
Paragliding
in,
Lakeside walking tour
Also being held!
Why not enjoy Lake Biwa with your whole body?
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This is a SUP (Stand Up Paddle) experience school on Lake Biwa, which is very popular now. You can enjoy it anywhere, whether it's Lake Biwa, the ocean, or a river. It's a great sport for leisurely floating and cruising, or for exercise and dieting. You can also train your core while playing in the great outdoors, which is a full-body workout. Take a deep breath under the sun to boost your immunity. It's great for those who are tired from work,
This is a course where you and an instructor fly a two-seater paraglider over Lake Biwa. All instructors at our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free of charge) We fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust, so we guarantee a 12-minute flight time. View of Lake Biwa from a few hundred meters above the lake
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~atelier fine~ We aim to be a workshop where customers can say they enjoyed coming here. ■Work details You will directly process the silver bullion itself. We can make it to the perfect size for the customer. 1) Soften the hard metal 2) Engrave the inside 3) Round it and connect it with wax using a burner
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You can make a full-fledged bangle! You can engrave messages and other details, so it's perfect as a pair of bangles or as a gift. You can take the finished product home on the same day. It's conveniently located, about a 10-minute walk from JR Minami-Kusatsu Station! We'll send you photos and videos of the process of making it. It will be a wonderful memory for your family, friends, or as a couple.
Lake Biwa sightseeing recommended for families with children No. 4: Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle teeth, Shiga ・ Hikone City It is a historic castle located in
In 1604 (Keicho 9)
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Construction began under the orders of
It took about 20 years to build
.
Hikone Castle is
The Ii family castle
and
The Ii clan ruled for about 260 years, from the first lord Naomasa to the 14th lord Naonori.
.
The existing castle tower is designated as a national treasure.
It has been
A beautiful three-story structure
Characterized by
!
Besides
Balance Tower
(Balance Tower) and
Taikomon Tower
(Taikomon Tower) etc.
A building designated as an Important Cultural Property
There are many of them, and you can feel the atmosphere of those days.
From the windows of the castle tower Panoramic view of Lake Biwa and the town of Hikone can So be sure to enjoy the scenery as well!
Around Hikone Castle So, In Hikone City Mascot character Hikonyan A chance to meet too!
If you find one, why not take a photo with your kids?
Address: 1-1 Konkicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Around Hikone Castle But there are some unique activities happening!
Flying in the sky while feeling the breeze of the vast Lake Biwa Hang gliding experience You can also enjoy cave exploration. Caving , easy and cute Making sushi rolls There is a wide variety of items available, so be sure to enjoy them while sightseeing at Hikone Castle!
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You can casually enjoy a flight experience after a two-hour sightseeing tour. You can choose between the morning or afternoon and experience three flights. We accept reservations from elementary school children to the elderly, so this is an activity that friends, couples, and families can enjoy together. We do not accept participation in groups of more than 10 people.
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This is a tour where you can enjoy caving, waterfall climbing, and rock climbing in one place. It is easy to approach and you can enjoy caving (cave exploration) casually. The inside of the cave is a simple maze, so you can explore as you like. After caving, you can bathe in a clean river and see the place where groundwater springs up.
[Shiga/Hikone] A cute sushi-rolling experience! Enjoy with your kids, and get a souvenir!
Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!
Lake Biwa Sightseeing Recommended for Children No. 5: Kurokabe Square
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Kurokabe Square
"teeth,
Shiga
・
Nagahama City
of
Located in the old town,
Retro townscape
Tourist spots where you can enjoy
is.
This is a renovated bank built in the Meiji era.
Kurokabe Glass Shop
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Glass shops, galleries, and restaurants are lined up around this area.
The biggest attraction is
Glass craft experience
!
In various workshops
Glassblowing experience
or
Stained Glass Experience
, Jellyfish experience
etc.
Children can also participate and enjoy making their own original glass works.
.
Also, Utilizing local ingredients A wide selection of gourmet foods and sweets So, it's great that you can fully enjoy the tourist experience!
Address: 12-38 Motohamacho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture
After enjoying crafts and gourmet food at Kurokabe Square, We also recommend participating in outdoor activities. !
There are tours available that allow you to enjoy Lake Biwa in your own way, whether from the air or from the lake, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out below!
When it comes to famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Shiga, it's Kaizu Osaki in the north of the lake. About 600 cherry trees line the area for about 4 kilometers. Why not take your friends and family out for a relaxing cherry blossom viewing trip from Lake Biwa in a canoe this year? (Tour duration 180 minutes) This is a limited-time cherry blossom viewing event! Please contact us early!!!
When it comes to famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Shiga, there is Kaizu Osaki in the north of the lake. About 600 cherry trees line the area for about 4 kilometers. Why not enjoy cherry blossom viewing from Lake Biwa on a relaxing SUP with your friends this year? (Tour duration 180 minutes) This is a limited-time event in spring! Please contact us early!!!
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Ibukiyama Paragliding School, the only paragliding school in Shiga Prefecture, offers a trial course that even beginners can enjoy. This plan is a half-day course recommended for those who want to try it once.
Let's visit Lake Biwa with your kids!
This time, Introducing sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa I did .
Around Lake Biwa for, Historic shrine You can play all day Children's Center , stimulates intellectual curiosity museum etc. Plenty of fun for families with children there is!
To fully enjoy Lake Biwa, Participating in activities is also recommended. So, please give it some consideration.
Use this article as a reference and enjoy sightseeing at Lake Biwa with your children.
*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.
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