Lake Biwa Activities | Japan's largest lake leisure spot: Recommended activities and popular experiences ranking
On this page, Shiga Prefecture ・ Biwa lake (Lake Biwa) Activities, leisure, experiences and fun Special feature!
Popular rankings and recommended experience tour plans The festival will be held on the largest lake in Japan. Marine Sports ・ Lake Activities We will introduce it in detail.
In addition, popular beaches and surrounding tourist spots, Check all the information about Lake Biwa Let's do it.
table of contents
- 1 Lake Biwa activity experience tour popularity ranking
- 2 Activities you can experience at Lake Biwa
- 3 Recommended Activities on Lake Biwa
- 4 What kind of place is Lake Biwa, Japan's number one lake leisure spot?
- 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Popular Leisure Activities in Lake Biwa
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Lake Biwa activity experience tour popularity ranking
" Biwa lake So what shall we play? If you're not sure what to do, we recommend joining a popular activity experience tour that is supported by many people.
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Lake Biwa activity experience tour popularity ranking I will introduce.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)
- 4.7
- (131 reviews and experiences)
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.
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Let's SUP Yoga at sunset in the open-air pool!
- 4.6
- (7 reviews and testimonials)
Safely at dusk, you can do SUP Yoga while enjoying the sunset without being cool and sunburned! Let's take this opportunity to enjoy the best refreshment of the "unusual" wonderful experience of the midsummer sunset, which is realized because it is an open-air bath! Please enjoy the natural and attractive navigation that each teacher touches on the charm of Lake Biwa and harmonizes with nature.
- 4.7
- (10 reviews and experiences)
The only paraglider school in Shiga Prefecture, "Ibukiyama Paraglider School," holds hands-on courses that even beginners can enjoy. This plan is a half-day course recommended for those who want to try it once.
- 4.7
- (20 reviews and testimonials)
★Children and women are also very satisfied★Everyone can make the best memories regardless of age. Support so that even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel at ease! If you get tired, the guide will pull you. * Children from 5 years old can participate with parents. Let's all enjoy SUP with a small group of families, groups, and couples. [Reason for recommending SUP Penguin] ① House
- 4.8
- (33 reviews and testimonials)
[Water Sanpo Shiga morning] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, the instructor will explain how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP.
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Let's SUP cruise empty-handed!
- 4.6
- (11 reviews and experiences)
近江大橋の下をくぐるスリル感や、膳所城趾公園の近くまで接近してびわ湖側から景観を楽しむクルーズteeth,きっと新しいびわ湖の魅力と、身近だけど最高の『非日常』を味わせてくれます。近くにありながら中々見ることのできなかった、歩く速度でびわ湖側から街や景観を眺められる楽しさや、 心地よい揺れや日差し、風を感じ
【Kansai Shiga Prefecture Biwa lake】ParagliderでBiwa lake上空へ！タンデムフライト体験コース(Gopro無料記念撮影付)
- 5.0
- (36 reviews and experiences)
It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake
- 5.0
- (6 reviews / experiences)
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] SUP with your dog on Lake Biwa ♪♪ SUP with your dog
- 5.0
- (10 reviews and experiences)
SUP (Stand Up Paddle) with your dog on Lake Biwa. You can enjoy Lake Biwa with your dog. You can take a leisurely cruise with your dog, or take some great photos and make a good memory with your dog! You can also get a full body workout while playing with your dog in the great outdoors. This is a recommended plan for those who want to experience it with their dog.
- 4.6
- (23 reviews and experiences)
Let's SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) at Lake Biwa, which is the best in Japan. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. If you come to Shiga prefecture, go to the GOOD TIMES tour!
Activities you can experience at Lake Biwa
The largest marine leisure spot in the western Japan area, Biwa lake ".
" What activities can you do at Lake Biwa? "or" What are the popular activities at Lake Biwa? I'm sure there are many people researching types of Lake Biwa activities, such as "
Next, based on Activity Japan reservation data, Popular Lake Biwa activities ranking Let's take a look at the main events.
Popular Lake Biwa activities ranking
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No. 1 in popularity
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SUP/Stand Up Paddle Board |
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2nd most popular
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Wake Board |
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3rd most popular
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SUP Yoga (SUP Yoga) |
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4th most popular
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Canoe / kayak |
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5th most popular
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Paraglider |
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6th most popular
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Flyboard (flying in the sky with water pressure) |
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7th most popular
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Banana boat towing tube |
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8th most popular
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Windsurfing |
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9th most popular
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Wake surfing |
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10th most popular
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Kitesurfing / kiteboard |
Recommended Activities on Lake Biwa
From here, we will introduce some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Biwa lake Recommended activities in "We will introduce you to "
Marine Sports From classic sports to the latest popular activities Activities that allow you to fully enjoy Lake Biwa The lineup includes:
As an activity Check out the attractions, features and popular experience tour rankings Let's do it.
SUP/Stand Up Paddle Board
Among the many Lake Biwa activities, the overwhelmingly popular " SUP/Stand Up Paddle Board ".
In particular, floating on water The SUP cruising experience tour around the torii gates of Shirahige Shrine is popular Collect.
Lake Biwa also offers yoga on a SUP. " SUP YOGA Areas where " is popular It is also famous as.
Regularly SUP YOGA Events is also being held, so please check it out.
Lake Biwa SUP (SUP) / Stand Up Paddle Board Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)
- 4.7
- (131 reviews and experiences)
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.
- 4.7
- (20 reviews and testimonials)
★Children and women are also very satisfied★Everyone can make the best memories regardless of age. Support so that even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel at ease! If you get tired, the guide will pull you. * Children from 5 years old can participate with parents. Let's all enjoy SUP with a small group of families, groups, and couples. [Reason for recommending SUP Penguin] ① House
- 4.8
- (33 reviews and testimonials)
[Water Sanpo Shiga morning] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, the instructor will explain how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP.
Wake Board
The most popular lake activity is " Wake Board ".
Biwa lake teeth, Kansai As well One of the best wakeboarding spots in the country It is known as one of the.
Includes instructor lecture and equipment rental Experience tour plans for beginners are popular is.
Lake Biwa wakeboarding experience tour popularity ranking
- 5.0
- (6 reviews / experiences)
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,
- 4.7
- (19 reviews and testimonials)
The wakeboard shop "Face" offers marine sports all season, mainly for beginners, in Lake Biwa. It is a shop where you can easily enjoy marine sports even if you come to the store alone, such as couples, families, female groups, etc. We will fully back up you as a beginner! Please feel free to join us ♪
[Shiga/ Lake Biwa] Wakeboarding experience (beginner course) rental included!
- 4.9
- (9 reviews and experiences)
Wakeboarding glides over the water and flies around, just like a "water version" snowboard! In the experience course, even beginners will be given an easy-to-understand and polite lecture. I will teach you the fun of wakeboarding while experiencing it. Of course, from the beginning, we will thoroughly teach you how to stand on the water.
Banana boat towing tube
A representative marine leisure activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from children to adults. Banana boat towing tube ".
In Lake Biwa, There are plenty of great value package plans that can be combined with other activities It is held in.
This is an activity that does not require any special skills or experience. Recommended for families with children and couples is.
Lake Biwa Banana Boat and Towing Tube Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
- 4.7
- (19 reviews and testimonials)
The wakeboard shop "Face" offers marine sports all season, mainly for beginners, in Lake Biwa. It is a shop where you can easily enjoy marine sports even if you come to the store alone, such as couples, families, female groups, etc. We will fully back up you as a beginner! Please feel free to join us ♪
[Shiga / Lake Biwa] ☆ Thrilling ☆ Blow-off towing tube ☆ 彡 (banana boat or tube) experience ♪
- 4.0
- (3 reviews / experiences)
The wakeboard shop "FACE" offers all-season marine sports mainly for beginners at Lake Biwa. It is a shop where you can easily enjoy marine sports even if you come to the store alone, such as couples, families, female groups, etc. We will fully back up you as a beginner! Please feel free to join us ♪
- 5.0
- (35 reviews and experiences)
A great value service trial plan! Only for those who are trying wakeboarding for the first time. Laugh's most popular plan!!! [Wakeboarding trial plan contents] ★The most popular plan! ★Experience time is about 10 minutes x 2 sets! ★One-time price including rental tax! ★Includes one-on-one lessons on land and water on how to stand and slide! ★Free photos of the experience!
Canoe / kayak
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of leisure activities to enjoy on the lake is " Canoe / kayak "it might be?
The appeal of canoeing and kayaking is Anyone can operate it easily, just like a rowing boat. thing.
Vast Biwa lake If you row leisurely on the lake, An extraordinary experience that will help you forget the hustle and bustle of the city You are sure to enjoy it.
Lake Biwa canoe and kayak experience tour popularity ranking
[Shiga/Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and Torii in the lake by kayak (leisurely 120 minutes)
- 4.7
- (45 reviews and experiences)
Would you like to kayak on Lake Biwa, the best lake in Japan? In this plan, you can visit the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii and the vast Lake Biwa★
【Shiga・Biwa lake】湖上を気軽にレイクカヤックツーリング
湖面を渡る爽やかな風を感じながらのんびりカヤック体験！幅の広い安定感のあるカヤックを採用。初心者でも安心！6歳から体験OK！ファミリーに特におすすめのアクティビティis.団体予約も大歓迎！！！〜体験の流れ〜①集合・受付 駐車場teeth,奥Biwa lakeマキノパークホテルの駐車場をご利用ください。（無料） 集合
【Shiga・奥Biwa lake】奥Biwa lake畔の新緑を楽しむ！大浦湾・奥出湾カヌー体験ツア（半日・午前）
陸上でのパドル講習と乗艇等の説明後、湖上に出てパドリング。慣れた後に大浦湾を水上散歩。余裕があれば奥出湾までのプチツーリングへ！新緑の期間は目に優しい淡い緑と萌ゆる香りが漂い"まるで海外にいると錯覚」する風景・・・だと思います（※ガイドのペンションオーナー談）ひと漕ぎで体験できる"チョッと冒険の旅」
Paraglider
Rich Lake Biwa surrounded by nature In the surrounding area.
In addition to activities held on the lake or by the lake, there are also outdoor activities held in the surrounding areas. Paraglider " experience tour is also popular.
Bird's Eye View Fly through the sky and enjoy the spectacular views around Lake Biwa Please enjoy!
Lake Biwa Paragliding Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
- 4.7
- (10 reviews and experiences)
The only paraglider school in Shiga Prefecture, "Ibukiyama Paraglider School," holds hands-on courses that even beginners can enjoy. This plan is a half-day course recommended for those who want to try it once.
【Kansai Shiga Prefecture Biwa lake】ParagliderでBiwa lake上空へ！タンデムフライト体験コース(Gopro無料記念撮影付)
- 5.0
- (36 reviews and experiences)
It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake
Water park
During the summer, Water park " will also be held!
Because it is freshwater, Even if you fall into the lake, it won't get sticky. This is a nice point.
Unlike the ocean, there are no big waves. There are lifeguards on hand so both children and adults can enjoy the beach with peace of mind. Yo.
[Shiga, Lake Biwa] "Water Park" Have fun on the lake this summer! Water athletics on Lake Biwa
[The only water athletics facility in natural fresh water! Welcome to Adventure Water Park] A water amusement park! Let's go to Shirohige Beach! Have fun to your heart's content in the crystal clear and beautiful Lake Biwa! There are slides and trampolines, so you can enjoy yourself while basking in the sunshine of Lake Biwa! In the athletics facility,
What kind of place is Lake Biwa, Japan's number one lake leisure spot?
Boasting the largest area and water storage capacity in Japan, it is the largest lake in Japan in both name and reality. Biwa lake (Lake Biwa) ".
Approximately one-sixth of the area of Shiga Prefecture It borders four major areas: Konan (Otsu City, Kusatsu City, Moriyama City, Ritto City, Yasu City, Koka City, Konan City), Kohoku (Nagahama City, Maibara City), Kosai (Takashima City), and Koto (Higashiomi City, Omihachiman City, Hikone City).
The lakeside has beaches and swimming areas where you can enjoy swimming in the lake, not just the sea, as well as campsites and Barbecue (BBQ) area There are outdoor facilities such as Plenty of tourist attractions This is what makes it so attractive.
Below are the main " The main popular beaches of Lake Biwa "When" Main sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa Let's check the information.
Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake that is not sticky even when it gets wet, but its charm is comparable to that of the sea! Let's enjoy marine activities by preparing for swimming such as swimwear, towels and sunscreen!
The main popular beaches of Lake Biwa
| Makino Sunny Beach | 2010-1 Chinai, Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga 520-1814 |
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| Matsunoura Swimming Pool | Kido, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0514 |
| Omi Maiko Swimming Pool | Minamikomatsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0502 |
| New beach swimming pool | Shingai-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture 521-1135 |
| Nihonmatsu Swimming Pool | Oura, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture 529-0721 |
| Wanihama Swimming Beach | Waniminamihama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0523 |
| Miyagahama Swimming Pool | Miyagahama, Okishima-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 523-0801 |
| Aoyagihama Swimming Pool | 〒520-0512 Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Mano Beach Swimming Pool | 〒520-0232 5-chome, Mano, Otsu-shi, Shiga-3-chome, Imakatata |
| Kitahira Swimming Pool | Kitahira, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0503 |
| Kitakomatsu Swimming Pool | Kitakomatsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0501 |
| Imajukuhama Swimming Pool | 6-2 Imajuku, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0524 |
Each beach is open only in the summer (July-August).
Please check the official website of each beach for the latest information.
Main sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa
| Hikone Castle | 1-1 Konkicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture 522-0061 |
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| Shirahige Shrine | 215 Ukawa, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture 520-1122 |
| Nagahama Castle Historical Museum | 10-10 Koencho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture 526-0065 |
| Yume Kyobashi Castle Road | 1-7-1 Honmachi, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture 522-0064 |
| Hogonji Temple | 1664-1 Hayazaki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga 526-0124 |
| Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum | 1091 Oroshimocho, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture 525-0001 |
| Biwako Children's Country | 2981 Kita Funaki, Adogawa-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture 520-1232 |
| Hieizan Enryakuji Temple | 4220 Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0116 |
| Shinshu Otani faction Nagahama Betsuin Odori Temple | 32-9 Motohama-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga 526-0059 |
| Takei Island | Hassaka-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture 522-0057 |
| Omi Shrine | 1-1 Jingucho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0015 |
※本記事の内容は2025年7月現在の情報is.
Frequently Asked Questions about Popular Leisure Activities in Lake Biwa
Q Basic knowledge of Lake Biwa, weather and temperature?
A Lake Biwa, which belongs to Shiga Prefecture, is known as the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The lakeside area, which is dotted with swimming pools and has abundant nature, is representative of the Kansai region, where many tourists visit for leisure activities such as barbecue (BBQ) and camping, where you can enjoy lake bathing from July to August. It is an outdoor spot. Compared to Kyoto and Gifu, it is characterized by warm winters and cool summers due to the influence of Lake Biwa.
Q How to access Lake Biwa?
A If you are heading from the Kansai area by train, take the JR Biwako Line from "Kyoto Station" to "Otsu Station" or the Kosei Line to "Otsukyo Station" in just 10 minutes. If you are heading by car, you can take the Meishin Expressway from Osaka / Kyoto to the Kyoto-Higashi IC, and from the Otsu IC to various areas in Otsu City. The Meishin Suita IC-Otsu IC is 43km long and can be reached in about 30 minutes. It is convenient for both trains and cars and has good access.
Q What is the recommended gourmet information and sightseeing around Lake Biwa?
A In addition to the Biwako Terrace, which overlooks Lake Biwa from an altitude of 1100m, there are many fashionable cafes, restaurants, hot springs, and hotels in the surrounding area. Bass fishing, golf, and barbecue (BBQ) at campsites are popular. You can swim in the summer, and a fireworks display is held in August every year. There are many historical temples and shrines adjacent to Kyoto, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hieizan Enryakuji Temple and Hikone Castle, which is famous for Hikonyan, are also popular tourist spots.
Q What are the popular play / leisure experience plans for Lake Biwa?
A A popular cruising tour is a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) tour of the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine, which floats on Lake Biwa and has a history of 2000 years. Thrilling water sports such as wakeboarding and banana boats, and water athletic adventure water parks that children and adults can enjoy are also popular. A spectacular flight experience where you can enjoy the surrounding scenery such as paragliders and hang riders from the sky is also popular along with water activities.
