The Biwako Terrace – THE MAIN Terrace Café

Cafe

4.5

The Biwako Terrace is an observation terrace located within the Biwako Valley nature resort, around five minutes' drive from the Shiga Interchange of the Nishi Otsu Bypass (Kosei Road), from which visitors can enjoy superb views of Lake Biwa. The terrace is situated around 10 minutes' walk from the ropeway summit station, on the summit of the 1,174 meter-high Mt. Horai. The terrace features an open, spacious design that makes use of large arches; visitors can enjoy a spectacular panorama, with views of Lake Biwa, the Ibuki Mountains, and even as far as Hira Mountains. Beverages and snacks are available from Cafe 360. Premium seats are available (for an additional charge). The terrace is open between April and October each year.

Spot details

The Biwako Terrace – THE MAIN Terrace Café

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Kido 1547 - 1 Biwako Valley Map
Area: Otsu Area
Phone: 0775921155
Hours: For details, please check the official website
Closed: There are regular closing periods for each season. Please check the website.
Fees: [Admission fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available(1,700spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (Please use in the smoking area)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Barrier-free access to Biwako Terrace, Terrace Cafe, Grill Dining & Bar HALUKA)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A breathtaking view of the lake.

Reviewed : 2020.11.13

Great place to visit in summer to escape the heat and humidity, however as it is at the top of a mountain, can be cloudy and the views are no so great then.
美しい琵琶湖の景色

Reviewed : 2022.09.25

快晴の日でしたがロープウェイで標高1100mの山頂につくとモヤがかかっていて、ぼんやりとした景色しか見えませんでした。それでも琵琶湖を一望できる景色は素晴らしかったです。水盤が琵琶湖と一体化するようにデザインされていて美しいです。レストランとカフェがありましたが土産物店はありませんでした。お土産はロープウェイの下の駅で少しだけ売っていました。
休日は混雑と日焼注意、眺望は抜群

Reviewed : 2022.06.29

びわ湖バレイのスキー場をオフシーズン「グリーンシーズンと言うらしい」に其の眺望と避暑地として、テラスをつくり年間休む事無く利用。合理的？商魂たくましい施設。何はともあれ、ロープウェイで登ってみると、眼下に見る「びわ湖」の絶景とテラス周囲にブルータイルで張り巡らした浅い水盤の様な池が相まって圧巻のパノラマの景色をより一層引き立てています。平日だったので、それほど混んで居ませんが、テラスカフェで...