Tour around Shiga with a guide who knows the area inside and out! Enjoy the gourmet food on a bicycle trip

My guide on this journey will be...

Mr. Tsuyoshi Ichimaru of BIWAKO TOURISM BASE

Introducing Ichimaru

In 2020, when he turned 50, he left the company he had worked for for 28 years and started his own company, wanting to work with local colleagues for Shiga, where he was born and raised.
It all started with cycling, which he started in 2015.
"Through cycling I have become aware of many of the charms of the local area and have been able to make connections with many friends," says Ichimaru, whose cycle tours, filled with love for Shiga, are always very popular.

This time, we will introduce the classic Kusatsu cycling courses recommended by Ichimaru.

Enjoy the Shiga gourmet food on a bicycle trip that will leave you speechless!

The journey begins at Kusatsu Station, which is easily accessible by car or train.
There are bicycle rentals near the station. Of course, you can ask Ichimaru-san to help you rent a cool bike.

Ride your bike towards Lake Biwa and head to Aiiro Hiroba in Kusatsugawa Atochi Park. This open, grassy, multi-purpose space has barbecue facilities, a cafe, strawberry picking, and more.

This direct sales store is lined with delicious Kusatsu ingredients, from freshly picked vegetables and rice milled on the spot to processed foods. Stop by and enjoy shopping. The mackerel sushi made by local mothers is a masterpiece. Be sure to try it.

Kusatsu Aobanakan also has a cafe attached to it. The authentic coffee and sandwiches made with plenty of local ingredients are very popular. The menu changes with the seasons, so be sure to check it out.

Heading north along the lake shore, on the way to the Karasuma Peninsula, you will come across the Kusatsu Roadside Station. It is always bustling with cyclists and touring tourists. There are plenty of recommended delicacies to choose from, including rice balls made with Omi rice and soft serve ice cream made with Aobana, Kusatsu City's flower.

At Rock Bay Garden, located next to Kusatsu Roadside Station, you can experience strawberry picking, potato picking, BBQ, and more.

The goal of the journey is Kusatsu Station. Thank you for your hard work.

If you would like to request a guide from Ichimaru, please click here.

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Contact Information

Biwako Tourism Base

Operating company : Wanamichi LLC (Shiga Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency Type 3 No. 279)
Address : 1-24-11 Ichiriyama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-2153
Telephone & FAX (Main) 077-532-7863 (FAX) 050-6868-4628
Email : info@eomicycling.jp