Biwaichi
As the name suggests, Biwaichi is a 200-km cycling course that circles Japan's largest lake,
Lake Biwa, in a counterclockwise direction.
The distance can be covered in a single day if you are an experienced cyclist,
but we also recommend that you spend two or three days cycling to enjoy sightseeing and dining.
In addition to completing a complete circuit,
you can also choose a route that covers only the north side (about 150 km) or
south side (about 50 km) of the Lake Biwa Bridge,
You can also take a shortcut route by taking a boat depending on your physical ability.
- 延長
- 193km
- 区間
- 滋賀県 琵琶湖岸一周
大阪からのアクセス
Lake Biwa,
the largest lake in Japan
Cycling Around the Lake
The Biwaichi cycling tour allows you to experience the exhilaration of Lake Biwa with all of your senses as you ride across the blue sky and green land, gazing at the shimmering surface of the lake. The elation, satisfaction, and sense of accomplishment of the Biwaichi solely by one's own efforts, is something special that only those who experience it will be able taste. Come to Biwaichi to discover a new lake country that you have not yet discovered.
Taste the aroma of culture
Tour of Historical Heritage
One of the attractions of Biwaichi is that you can fully enjoy the aroma of culture. Along the route and in the surrounding area, cyclists can enjoy many places of interest, such as Satobo, which flourished at the foot of Mt. Hiei; the gate town of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine; the ruins of Azuchi Castle and Hikone Castle built by Oda Nobunaga, which are special historic sites; Kusatsu-juku and Moriyama-juku on the Tokaido Highway; Samegai-juku on the Nakasendo; Kinomoto-juku on the Hokkoku Waki Oukan; and other post towns.
Omi Railway Cycle Train
Enjoy sightseeing spots
The Omi Railway, which runs on the east side of Lake Biwa, offers a cycle train service that allows you to bring your bicycle directly onto the train. You can travel with your own bicycle or rent a bicycle at the cycle station at the first and last station, Maibara Station, and enjoy sightseeing spots in the area.