Fresh water, so it's not sticky.

Lake Biwa, a freshwater lake, is attractive for its non-sticky water quality. After swimming, your body will not feel sticky, and you will feel comfortable and dry. Many bathhouses have showers attached to them, but if it is too much trouble, you can skip the showers.

波が穏やかで小さな子どももゆったり過ごせる

［琵琶湖］は海に比べて波が穏やか。風の影響で小さな波はあるものの、急に高い波が押し寄せることは稀。気兼ねなく水遊びや砂遊びができるので、小さな子どもがいるファミリーにもぴったり。

No need to worry about jellyfish stings

Jellyfish are painful when they sting. In fact, jellyfish are sea creatures and do not live in Lake Biwa. For those who want to swim freely without worrying about jellyfish, lake bathing is the perfect choice.

BBQ and activity spots are also available.

［Many of the spots around Lake Biwa offer BBQ and camping. In addition to activities such as SUP and water parks, hot springs and tent saunas are also available. Whether you want to spend your time actively or leisurely, you are sure to have a fulfilling time at a lake bath.

The Miyagahama Swimming Beach is a place where visitors can enjoy lake bathing in a rich natural setting surrounded by greenery. Since pleasure boats are not allowed on the beach, visitors can enjoy a quiet and relaxing time. The Kikonmura Omihachiman (Holiday Village) is located right next to the beach, and is recommended for dining and lodging while enjoying the view of Lake Biwa.

遊泳期間／2025年7月19日（土）～8日24日（日） 9：00～17：00
Other facilities/ Changing rooms, lodging, restaurant (open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays), camping sites, BBQ facilities, hot springs
Admission fee/free
Recommended point / Shallow water and calm waves

美しい白砂浜のビーチが続き、湖水浴場の中でも最大級の「近江舞子中浜水泳場」。琵琶湖八景に選ばれ、雄松崎の白汀としても有名。青松が4kmに渡って続いているので涼しく過ごすことができる。近江舞子駅からビーチまで徒歩5分という立地の良さも魅力。また7月24日（木）に開催される『大津・志賀 花火大会』も要チェックだ。

遊泳期間／2025年7月1日（火）〜9月30日（火） 8：00〜17：00
Other facilities / BBQ facilities, guest house (store), changing rooms, showers, coin lockers, toilets
Admission fee/free
*Camping overnight: totally prohibited from July to September.

Manohama Swimming Beach is the southernmost beach where visitors can swim in Lake Biwa. The beach is shallow enough to enjoy playing in the sand at the water's edge, and there is also a pet swimming area, making it a popular spot for families. The annual "Goza Hashiri" event, in which participants run on 25-meter-long goza mats laid out on the surface of the lake, is a big hit with both adults and children!

遊泳期間／2025年7月上旬〜9月上旬
※『ゴザ走り』は、7月30・31日、8月5〜7・19・20日に開催
Other facilities/shop, hot water shower, coin locker, changing room, toilet
Admission fee/free
Recommended／Pet swimming area available