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Reach Japan's largest lake by train — wonderful!

Japan's largest lake in 10 minutes

A quick trip from Kyoto to Shiga.

Reach Japan's largest lake by train — wonderful!

Closer than you think!

Shiga Prefecture is just 10 minutes from Kyoto Station. From Kyoto you can reach Otsu, the prefectural capital, in no time.

Reach Japan's largest lake by train — wonderful!

10 minutes by train! No transfers!

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Reach Japan's largest lake by train — wonderful!

Enjoy lake transport

You can of course travel Lake Biwa by boat. Try crossing even short distances on the water.

Reach Japan's largest lake by train — wonderful!

Circle Lake Biwa by train.

Ba-bu, ba-ba-ba-bu…… (Did you know you can loop around Lake Biwa by train? If you never get off, it costs just over 100 yen.)

Reach Japan's largest lake by train — wonderful!

Enjoy Lake Biwa. Explore the surroundings.