At the summit of Biwako Valley at an altitude of 1100m, you can enjoy the open feeling of floating in the sky [Biwako Terrace]. After getting off the glass-enclosed ropeway, there are three observation decks and a vast site dotted with six restaurants, and you can enjoy a superb view from any area.

A patisserie and cafe in a detached house in Omihachiman, surrounded by greenery and beautiful Nishinoko. Flocks of waterfowl and orange-tinted sunsets can be seen only at the lakeside. The owner, who trained in France, carefully bakes a special cake using seasonal fruits. Enjoy the superb view and sweets to your heart's content.

An old thatched roof house built about 200 years ago has been relocated to this inn, which is limited to one group per day. You can also have a meal on a day trip (reservation required), and you can enjoy dishes made with char and local vegetables while sitting around the sunken hearth. In a land surrounded by nature, be healed by the quiet passage of time.

Kano Shojuan, a Japanese confectionery brand that is famous all over the country, created [Shojuchosei no Sato] by taking advantage of the nature of Satoyama. The 63,000 tsubo grounds are dotted with a Japanese confectionery workshop, a tea room, a bakery workshop, and a sweets shop. You can enjoy dishes and sweets made with seasonal ingredients while gazing at the scenery of each season, such as the pure white blossoms of the plum trees that make up the sweets in spring and the lush greenery of summer.

At [German Restaurant Wurzburg], you can enjoy German beer and German home cooking on the shores of Lake Biwa. The dishes served here are created by chefs who trained in Otsu's sister city of Würzburg, recreating the authentic flavors of the area. Enjoy a relaxing time while looking at Lake Biwa from the terrace seats.

A café in a detached house that opened in Sugaura Village, Nagahama City, right on the top of Lake Biwa. Three former nurses at a local clinic provide a nutritionally balanced lunch plate. You can enjoy home-cooked meals to your heart's content in a restaurant near the surface of Lake Biwa, as if you were floating on it.

A cafe near Shirahige Shrine where you can enjoy a beautiful view overlooking Lake Biwa and a menu that makes use of local ingredients. Produced by a construction company that has been involved in building wooden houses, the interior of the store uses a variety of woods, giving it a modern Scandinavian atmosphere.

The owner, Mr. Shimizu, who has lived in Shiga Prefecture for about 30 years, wants to share the never-ending charm of Lake Biwa with many people! A container-style cafe that started with. On sunny days, the blue gradation of the sky and Lake Biwa fills the view. Be healed by the idyllic scenery that is perfect for a day when you want to rest your tired mind.

America's Northwest style delicatessen [eight hills delicatessen] will reopen in March 2022 after renovation. The 2nd floor is an eat-in space, and you can see Lake Biwa from the west window and Mt. Ibuki from the northeast window. Enjoy the famous charcuterie, which you can choose from about 30 types, and side dishes made with local vegetables while gazing at the scenery.

Panini specialty store opened on the banks of the Seta River. You can enjoy a panini with ingredients such as A5 grade Omi beef roast beef, homemade chicken ham and uncured ham sandwiched between raw or white bread. A place where you can relax on the sofa and enjoy the view of the Seta River from the large windows.

Hitomi Nishino, the store manager, fell in love with the rural landscape that changes with the seasons, and decided to open a store here. Located on the 1st floor of [Tokoton House], where taiko and yoga classes are held, you can enjoy a leisurely lunch in a living room-like space where all kinds of people gather, including local regulars and people who have come for lessons.

The café by [Hiratsuka Architecture], which proposes high-quality living, is equipped with a wooden deck under a zelkova tree and a tiny house that can be used like a private room, and is full of spaces where you can experience living with trees. From the terrace on the 2nd floor, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery with a cup of coffee in your hand.