Biwako: A trip around Karasuma Peninsula and Mizunomori

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Experience nature on a trip to the Karasuma Peninsula overlooking Lake Biwa, focusing on the Aquatic Plant Garden. Visit a pond reminiscent of a Monet painting, a beautiful white sand beach, a pet-friendly cafe, and don't forget to pick up some locally produced souvenirs.

Latest update : 2024.09.06

Required time

Approximately 5 hours

Transportation

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Location

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Biwako Karasuma and Mizunomori Tour

Experience nature on this trip, centered around the aquatic plant garden, on the Karasuma Peninsula overlooking Lake Biwa. Visit a pond reminiscent of a Monet painting, a beautiful white sand beach, a pet-friendly cafe, and don't forget to pick up some local souvenirs.

JR Biwako Line ・Kusatsu Line Kusatsu Station

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From the west exit of Kusatsu Station, take the Ohmi Railway Bus for about 25 minutes (one way 440 yen)

Kusatsu City Aquatic Botanical Garden Mizunomori

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Approximately 12 minutes

White Beach

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Approximately 6 minutes

CAFÉ REED

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Approximately 5 minutes

GreenPlaza KARASUMA (Roadside Station Kusatsu)

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Approximately 1 minute

Rock Bay Garden (Roadside Station Kusatsu)

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About 24 minutes from Omi Railway Bus "Green Plaza Karasuma" (440 yen one way)

JR Biwako Line ・Kusatsu Line Kusatsu Station

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Application and Inquiry

Kusatsu City Tourist Volunteer Guide Association

〒525-0034 Kusatsu City Downtown Community Facility Kusatsu Yumehonjin 2-10-21 Kusatsu, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture

TEL 077-563-3700 FAX 077-563-3700 Reception hours: 9:30-18:00 (Closed 12/29-1/3)

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Kusatsu City Tourism and Products Association

Shiga

This site introduces tourist information for Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It is packed with information on attractive spots, hotels, and gourmet food, such as the nature-filled aquatic plant park Mizunomori, Lake Biwa Museum, the historic Tachiki shrine and the Sandai shrine, Kusatsujuku Honjin, and Rokuha Park, which is fun for the whole family.

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