5 dog-friendly sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa & activities you can experience with your pet

5 dog-friendly sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa & activities you can experience with your pet
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

On this page, Lake Biwa Dog-friendly sightseeing Special feature!

Have fun with your dog 5 recommended sightseeing spots and activity experience tours where you can bring your pets, such as dogs and cats We will introduce it in detail.

In addition, Dog runs, walking spots, accommodations where you can stay with your dog, etc. Let's check out some information that can be used regardless of the season: spring, summer, fall, or winter.

Popular ranking of pet-friendly activity experience tours on Lake Biwa

First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Lake Biwa Popular pet-friendly activity experience tour rankings "We would like to introduce you to "

An activity experience tour that you can enjoy with dogs, cats, and other animals Many of these are ranked highly.

Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.

POINT!
We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Rank

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in the Lake by Kayak (120 minutes)

GOODTIMES Shirohigehama store
Lake West
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (42 reviews and experiences)

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.

2 Rank

[Shiga Prefecture, Wani] Private rental available for families, groups, and couples! SUP on Lake Biwa ☆ 1 hour for beginners ☆ BBQ also available!

SUP penguin
Otsu
4,480 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (19 reviews and experiences)

★Children and women are also very satisfied★Everyone can make the best memories regardless of age. We support those who are not confident in their physical strength so that they can feel at ease! If you get tired, the guide will pull you. *Children from 5 years old can participate with a parent. Let's enjoy SUP together as a family, group, or couple in a small group. [Reasons why we recommend SUP Penguin] 1. House

3 Rank

(NEW) [Shiga, Lake Biwa] Early morning SUP! Sunset SUP | Relaxed SUP ♪ Pet dogs allowed ♪ Recommended for solo travelers/women too

Water Walk Shiga
Otsu
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (32 reviews and experiences)

[Morning walk 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 meeting point is at the "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu" and you can easily access it.

4 Rank

[Shiga / Otsu] Lake Biwa SUP experience SUP experience and cruising with your dog!

ASOBIWA HIRA BASE
Otsu
4,000 circle 3,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews/experiences)

Experience SUP at Omatsuzaki, one of the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa. SUP experience and cruising plan at Omi-Maiko Beach, famous for its white sand and crystal clear water! ★For SUP experience at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★We propose a lifestyle of Lake Biwa with the vision of turning Lake Biwa into Hawaii. In this plan, we experienced SUP with our dog at Rcafe resort.

5 Rank

[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)

SUP - KYOTO SUP TRIP -
Lake West
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (130 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.

6 Rank

[Lake Biwa SUP experience (90 minutes) ☆ Beginners welcome! ] You can enjoy a relaxed SUP experience with a small number of people ♪ You can bring your pet dog ♪ [Recommended for beginners/solo travelers/women]

Water Walk Shiga
Otsu
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (6 reviews and experiences)

[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.

7 Rank

[Limited time offer] Spring SUP experience! Lake Biwa {50-minute course} ☆ Beginners welcome! {Recommended for beginners/solo/elementary school students and women}

Water Walk Shiga
Otsu
2,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (9 reviews and experiences)

Limited-time SUP experience "Spring SUP Experience" Rediscover the charm of Lake Biwa and the green space around the lake! ●This is a small-group SUP experience, and the instructor will be there to support you, so beginners are welcome to join us♪●The entire SUP equipment is available for rental, so you can feel free to try it out♪ [Event period] April 1st (Sun), 2nd (Sun), April 3rd (Sun), May

8 Rank

【Shiga・Otsu】びわ湖・泳げるビーチで持ち込みBBQ(時間制限なし・当日予約OK)

ASOBIWA HIRA BASE
Otsu
2,500 circle 2,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

★☆Charcoal & tongs & BBQ grill☆★Rental fee included!! It's covered so you don't have to worry about rain! There's a private beach right in front of you, so you can enjoy swimming! Recommended for couples, girls' parties and families♪★For BBQ at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★A stunning location with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa, with the beautiful Hira mountain range in the background and white sandy beach and Okishima in front of you! Rcaf

9 Rank

[Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture] Paragliding over Lake Biwa! Tandem flight experience course (with free commemorative photo taken with GoPro)

LOCUS BIWAKO
Kusatsu, Moriyama, Omihachiman
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (35 reviews and experiences)

This is a course where you fly over Lake Biwa with an instructor on a two-seater paraglider. 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

10 Rank

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Get excited about the maze-like "Suigo"! Adventure! Safe even for beginners! Suigo SUP! Beginners experience course! [1.5 hour course]

ASOBIWA CHOMEIJI GATE
Kusatsu, Moriyama, Omihachiman
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

[Plan for beginners!!] Start off with ease! Suigo, which is not easily affected by the wind, is recommended for SUP beginners! Relax and soak in the countryside scenery to relieve your daily fatigue. Surrounded by reed forests, Suigo has a maze-like twist and turn path, passes under bridges, and lets you encounter wild birds and fish. An exciting and adventurous SUP experience.

Lake Biwa activity experience tour recommended for dogs

" Lake Biwa What activities can you do with your dog? Many people are probably looking for fun tours that they can participate in with their beloved dogs, such as "Pet-themed tours."

Lake Biwa, one of the leading marine leisure spots in the Kansai region, is home to many activities, including SUP (stand-up paddle boarding). There are plenty of activities you can participate in with your dog An area.

If you are unsure about which plan to choose, try taking a tour It is also recommended to refer to reviews and word-of-mouth ratings from users. is.

From here, we will introduce some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Lake Biwa activity experience tour recommended for dogs "We will introduce you to ".

SUP

(NEW) [Shiga, Lake Biwa] Early morning SUP! Sunset SUP | Relaxed SUP ♪ Pet dogs allowed ♪ Recommended for solo travelers/women too

Water Walk Shiga
Otsu
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (32 reviews and experiences)

[Morning walk 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 meeting point is at the "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu" and you can easily access it.

[Lake Biwa SUP experience (90 minutes) ☆ Beginners welcome! ] You can enjoy a relaxed SUP experience with a small number of people ♪ You can bring your pet dog ♪ [Recommended for beginners/solo travelers/women]

Water Walk Shiga
Otsu
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (6 reviews and experiences)

[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.

[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)

SUP - KYOTO SUP TRIP -
Lake West
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (130 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 / Otsu] Lake Biwa SUP experience SUP experience and cruising with your dog!

ASOBIWA HIRA BASE
Otsu
4,000 circle 3,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews/experiences)

Experience SUP at Omatsuzaki, one of the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa. SUP experience and cruising plan at Omi-Maiko Beach, famous for its white sand and crystal clear water! ★For SUP experience at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★We propose a lifestyle of Lake Biwa with the vision of turning Lake Biwa into Hawaii. In this plan, we experienced SUP with our dog at Rcafe resort.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] SUP with your dog on Lake Biwa ♪♪ SUP with your dog

PukaPuka
Kusatsu, Moriyama, Omihachiman
7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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 good memories 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.

Canoeing and Kayaking

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in the Lake by Kayak (120 minutes)

GOODTIMES Shirohigehama store
Lake West
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.7
  • (42 reviews and experiences)

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.

Pottery experience/pottery class

[Shiga/Shigaraki] Pets allowed! Feel free to try pottery! Hand-made pottery experience in a barrier-free pottery class (1 piece, 1 hour)

OOGOYA
Koga and Shigaraki
2,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.3
  • (3 reviews/stories)

This is an introductory course where you can pile up clay in strings and create any shape you like. You can make a wide variety of items such as cups, tea bowls, ornaments, etc. You can make one piece of pottery from 500g of clay (approximately one tea bowl). Your work will be fired in about one to one and a half months.

5 recommended spots for sightseeing with dogs around Lake Biwa

5 dog-friendly sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa & activities you can experience with your pet

The rich natural beauty of Lake Biwa In the surrounding area, There are plenty of sightseeing spots where you can enjoy with your pet dog or other pets. is.

Below are some places you can use for driving or day trips. Recommended spots for sightseeing with dogs around Lake Biwa " We will introduce a carefully selected range of products.

Can be used for driving, traveling, and day trips Information on dog runs, great places for walks, and facilities offering temporary care services Let's check it out.

Biwako Valley

A scenic spot overlooking Lake Biwa from an altitude of 1,100 meters. Biwako Valley "

After enjoying an aerial walk on the ropeway from the base station to the summit station, The symbol of Biwako Terrace: the Grand Terrace There is.

A grassy dog run It is also a popular spot for dog lovers visiting Lake Biwa, as it has an attached zoo.

Biwako Valley recommended plan

Biwako Valley & Shirahige Shrine Day Tour

Shuzenji Takitei Co., Ltd.
Otsu
8,450 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 3.0
  • (1 review/experience)

08:00 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area) 09:20 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing bus stop in front of the station 10:20 Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii ~The legend of the closest to the gods~ (about 30 minutes) 11:30 Itinerary 1: Sanzenin Temple (about 120 minutes, free time, including lunch time, expenses at own expense, November 5, 2024 to April 15, 2025) Itinerary 2: Lake Biwa View

Location/Address 1547-1 Kido, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0514
Business period Varies depending on the season (check official website)
Opening times Varies depending on the season (check official website)

Pieri Moriyama

Located on the east side of Lake Biwa Bridge, Shiga Prefecture's largest shopping mall, Pieri Moriyama "

It is a shopping spot with a wide variety of stores selling fashion, gourmet food, daily necessities, etc. A perfect place to take a break while sightseeing around Lake Biwa is.

Inside the building Some locations allow pets, and there are also dog runs and pet shops that accept temporary care of dogs and cats. Masu.

Location/Address 2620-5 Imahamacho, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, 524-0101
Business period Open all year round
Opening times 10:00〜20:00

Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park

Located on the south side of Lake Biwa, Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park "

From Hamaotsu to Omi Ohashi Bridge A vast park stretching along the coast for approximately 4.8 kilometers is.

In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery created by Lake Biwa, A dog walking spot popular with local residents and tourists It is as follows.

Location/Address 23 Gotenhama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0834
Business period Open all year round
Opening times 24 hours

Strawberry Factory

The cafe " " has opened in the Kusatsu River Former Park Aisai Hiroba, located on the east side of Lake Biwa. Strawberry Factory "

On the terrace In addition to being able to enjoy meals with your beloved dog, the restaurant also has a dog run that can be rented by the hour. It has been done.

In front of the open-air cafe there is a terrace and a lawn area. Play with your dog in an open space You can.

Location/Address 〒525-0061 3267-4 Kitayamadacho, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Business period Closed on Tuesdays
Opening times 10:00〜17:00

Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo

Shiga Prefecture's largest outlet mall Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo "

The facility was designed to take advantage of the rich natural environment. The concept is "an environmentally friendly outlet mall" It is listed in.

Many shops allow pets This means you can enjoy shopping with your dog.

Location/Address 〒520-2551 Shiga Prefecture Gamo District Ryuo Town Yakushi Sunayama 1178-694
Business period Irregular holidays
Opening times 10:00-20:00 (varies by store)

Hotels and inns around Lake Biwa that allow pets

5 dog-friendly sightseeing spots around Lake Biwa & activities you can experience with your pet

" Lake Biwa Are there any hotels in the area where I can stay with my dog? Many people are probably looking for accommodation that allows pets, such as "pet-friendly hotels."

Accommodations that allow pets include: In addition to hotels and inns, you can also choose villas, cottages, and pensions. Enter.

Finally, according to a survey by the Activity Japan editorial department, Hotels and inns around Lake Biwa that allow pets "Here are a few examples.

Blue Lake House BIWAFRONT HIKONE

Opening in 2023, Blue Lake House BIWAFRONT HIKONE "

The guest rooms are divided into a hotel building and a villa building. 9 pet-friendly rooms are available.

Location/Address 1435-91 Matsubaracho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture

Kabata Resort

Accommodation designed for dogs Kabata Resort "

There is a natural grass dog run, an indoor dog run, and a pool that can be rented for private use. This is a must-see accommodation for dog lovers, equipped with all the facilities listed above.

Location/Address 1657, Aiba, Shinasahi-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

WASUKI BASE Lake Biwa VILLA STYLE

A cottage-style accommodation with a spacious atmosphere. WASUKI BASE Lake Biwa VILLA STYLE "

Right in front of you Lake Biwa Sunny Beach and dog run You can play with your dog.

Location/Address Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Makino-cho, Nishihama 761-1

Regina Resort Lake Biwa Nagahama

Famous as a dog resort, Regina Resort Lake Biwa Nagahama "

Dog run, dog amenities, and accommodation for extra-large dogs This is an accommodation facility that offers a wide range of services for dogs.

Location/Address 4-22 Koencho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture

*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.

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