Biwako: A trip around Karasuma Peninsula and Mizunomori

Kusatsu Station is served by the JR Biwako Line (Tokaido Main Line) and the JR Kusatsu Line, and is one of the busiest stations in Shiga Prefecture. The station is a barrier-free bridge-type building equipped with escalators and elevators, and many local and express buses stop at the station. Rental bicycles (Eki-Rin-kun) are also available. There is a Kusatsu City Tourist Information Center on the premises, where you can get tourist brochures about the city.

One of the few aquatic plant parks in Japan, located on the Karasuma Peninsula on the shores of Lake Biwa, a treasure trove of aquatic plants. Inside the park, you can enjoy a variety of plants throughout the year, and the largest collection of water lilies in Japan is a must-see. The Lotus Hall also has a greenhouse and a restaurant where you can admire water lilies all year round.

White Beach is located in the northwest of Karasuma Peninsula, just a step away from the promenade near Lake Biwa Museum. As the name suggests, you cannot swim in this beautiful white sandy area, but in the summer or on sunny days you can take beautiful photos of the beach, Lake Biwa, and sky.

A cafe located on the lake shore in Karasuma Peninsula. In addition to a wide variety of drinks, the cafe serves panini, curry, ttukkaron, and other dishes that are all handmade. Don't miss the blackboard paintings of the lake shore by a Japanese artist.

At the Veggie Shop, we carry a wide selection of fresh agricultural and fishery products from the local area, as well as Omi rice and Omi beef. We also carry a wide variety of locally handcrafted specialty products such as miso, pickles, sushi, and sweets, as well as local souvenirs.

The "Rock Bay Garden" area attached to Kusatsu Roadside Station has many attractions such as strawberry picking and cafe restaurants!

Kusatsu Station is served by the JR Biwako Line (Tokaido Main Line) and the JR Kusatsu Line, and is one of the busiest stations in Shiga Prefecture in terms of number of passengers. The Hashigami station building has a barrier-free structure with escalators and elevators, and is serviced by many route buses and express buses, and you can also rent bicycles (Eki Rin-kun). There is a Kusatsu City Tourist Information Center on the premises, where you can also get tourist pamphlets for the city.