The horizon of magnificent Lake Biwa stretches out beyond the running train in a rural landscape. NINA SPICE STAND] offers a panoramic view of this picturesque scenery. As a restaurant specializing in spice cuisine, it offers lunch plates with a choice of dishes such as its famous tandoori chicken and vegan chili con carne. Don't miss the welcome of the signature dog, Totomaru.

Vie d'été is a lakeside bistro that offers an extraordinary experience in an open space. The view of Lake Biwa sparkling beyond the rows of trees looks like an overseas beach resort. Dale Oliver, a native of South Africa who has worked in Europe and the Middle East, specializes in bold and beautiful contemporary French cuisine. The unique combinations of dishes that resonate with the senses should be enjoyed with the delicious wines of the new continent.

This café offers a lineup of healthful delicacies that fuse the essence of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Western cuisines. After passing through the curtain of a sky-blue house that reflects the shore of Lake Biwa, you will find a relaxing oriental-style space. Enjoy the refreshing comfort of terrace seating facing the cove, overlooking Lake Biwa.

At Biwako Terrace, visitors can enjoy a sense of openness as if floating in the sky at the summit of Biwako Valley, which is 1100 meters above sea level. After getting off the ropeway, which is made entirely of glass, you will find three observation decks and a vast site dotted with restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy a spectacular view from any location.

A patisserie and cafe in a house in Omihachiman. The beautiful western lake surrounded by greenery spreads out before your eyes, and you can enjoy the lakeside scenery of flocks of waterfowl and orange sunsets. The owner, who has trained in France, carefully bakes special cakes one by one, using an abundance of seasonal fruits. Enjoy the beautiful sweets like jewels and the spectacular view to your heart's content.