Tour Lake Biwa by bicycle.
O-PORT-able" was born as the starting point for Biwaichi, a
comprehensive station for bicycle tourism that offers new ways to enjoy Biwaichi and new ways to enjoy
sightseeing in the city.
You can leave everything related to bicycles to us, including rental,
repair, and maintenance of bicycles and other items necessary for cycling. Visitors can come
empty-handed and enjoy Biwaichi in a casual manner. The cafeteria, where you can taste dishes made
with local ingredients, offers a take-out menu to accompany your trip. We look forward to welcoming
you.
Facilities
Biwaichi Bike is a cycle station facility connecting Lake Biwa and
bicycles. It was opened as a base facility for all those who enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa.
#Bicycle rental #Repair #Inflation
BirdCafe was created as a place of relaxation for all those who enjoy
Lake Biwa. The café space for enjoying meals offers light snacks, a take-out menu for cyclists,
and souvenirs to commemorate your visit.
#Lunch #Takeout
Biwaichi Bike is a cycle station facility connecting Lake Biwa and
bicycles. It was opened as a base facility for all those who enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa,
including Biwaichi. Please feel free to consult with us about anything related to bicycles,
including bicycle rentals, troubleshooting of equipment problems, bringing in repairs, and
supplies.
#Bicycle rental #Repair #Inflation
BirdCafe was created as a place of relaxation for all those who
enjoy Lake Biwa. The café space where you can enjoy a meal offers light snacks, a take-out
menu for cyclists, and souvenirs to commemorate your visit. It is not only a refueling spot
for those taking on the Biwaichi challenge, but also a place to enjoy a meal while waiting for
the boats or taking a walk. Please feel free to stop by for a break while waiting for the boat
or taking a walk.
#Lunch #Takeout
OPTION PLAN
Cycling routes
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| 35km | 30km |
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Enjoy your holiday in Lake Biwa 35km course |
Bicycle Sightseeing, A Romantic Journey Otsu, 30km course for historical exploration |
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| 50km | 80km |
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A Ride with a Beautiful View of History A 50km round-the-lake ride around Minami Lake |
A Ride with a Great View of History! A side trip to Yawata! Minamiko Round-the-lake 80km Course |
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| 200km | |
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Around Lake Biwa, complete run! Biwa Ichi Challenge! Around Lake Biwa 200km Course |
ACCESS
Port of Otsu Passenger Terminal
JAPAN, Otsu, Shiga 520-0047
1-7, 5-chome, Hamaotsu, Otsu-shi, Shiga
Opening Hours
Winter Business Hours Notice
Our winter business hours are as follows:
【Biwaichi Bike】
Holiday Period: 2024/12/16 (Mon) – 2025/2/19 (Wed)
Reopening: 2025/2/20 (Thu), resuming normal operations (Open from 9:00 AM)
【Bird Cafe】
Normal Operations: Until 2024/12/18 (Wed)
Weekends and Holidays Only: From 2024/12/19 (Thu)
(※The cafe will open for the New Year from 2025/1/11 (Sat).)
New Year's Holiday: 2024/12/28 (Sat) – 2025/1/10 (Fri)
Resuming Normal Operations: From 2025/2/20 (Thu)
Thank you for your continued support.
We look forward to serving you in 2025!
Biwaichi Bikeclosed（TEL：+81-77-548-6572）
Regular Season
2/20-12/15 | 9:00-17:00
*Excluding tourist season
Tourist Seasons
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 4/20 to consecutive holidays in May(5/6) | 8:30-17:30
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from the end of May holidays to 5/31 | 8:30-17:00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9/14 to 11/10 | 8:30-17:30
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11/11 to 11/24 | 8:30-17:00
*
Tourist Seasons
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 4/20 to 5/31 and 9/13 to 11/24
Closed during winter | 12/16-2/19
Bird Cafeopen（TEL：+81-77-548-7387）
2/20-12/15 | 9:00-17:00
12/16-2/19 | 9:00-17:00
※Open only on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays except year-end and New
Year holidays
Closed during winter | Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays and weekdays from 12/16 to 2/19