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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.

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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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Required time

Approximately 5 hours

Transportation
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A guide who knows the local area well will show you around!

We would like to introduce you to a course that the Kusatsu City Tourism Volunteer Association has put their all into creating.
Why not take a tour of Kusatsu with a guide who is a big fan of the area?

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.

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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)

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Kusatsu City Aquatic Botanical Garden Mizunomori

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Approximately 12 minutes

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White Beach

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Approximately 6 minutes

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CAFÉ REED

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Approximately 5 minutes

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GreenPlaza KARASUMA (Roadside Station Kusatsu)

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Approximately 1 minute

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Rock Bay Garden (Roadside Station Kusatsu)

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

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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)

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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