🌊 Lake Biwa Travel Guide

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🌊 Lake Biwa Travel Guide

Getting There:
• 🚆 From Kyoto Station: JR Tokaido Main Line → Get off at Otsu Station or Kinomiya Station → Access the lake by bus or taxi
• 🚌 By Bus: Connects to tourist attractions around Lake Biwa from the Kyoto and Otsu areas
• 🚖 By Taxi: Approximately 40 minutes from central Kyoto

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Attractions:
1. 🌅 Mishima Coast (Mishima Observatory) – A photo spot with panoramic views of the lake and mountains
2. ⛵ Lake Biwa Cruise – Cruise around the lake on a pleasure boat, admiring the seasonal scenery
3. 🌸 Maruyama Park – A popular spot for cherry blossom season, featuring a lakeside walking path and cafe
4. 🏰 Otsu Castle Ruins – Enjoy lake views along with historical sites

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Hotels:
1. Biwako Hotel – Lakefront location, great views Good
2. Royal Hotel Otsu – Near Otsu Station, convenient for sightseeing and transportation
3. Resort Hotel Biwako – Lake view rooms, relaxing accommodations

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Recommended Food & Restaurants:
1. 🐟 Lake seafood dishes – Fresh local cuisine, including salmon, crucian carp, and freshwater eel
2. 🍵 Lakeside cafes – Enjoy matcha and coffee with lake views
3. 🍙 Otsu traditional restaurants – Kyoto/Otsu-style home cooking, local specialties

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Shopping:
• 🛍 Shopping district around Otsu Station – Local specialties, souvenirs, and handicrafts
• 🎁 Biwako souvenirs – Lake-related items, postcards, cups, and more
• 🍵 Local teas and sweets – Kyoto-based green tea, Japanese sweets, and desserts

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