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

The Hobune Hot Springs Family Campsite boasts of the cleanliness of its water. A pet swimming area is available on the crystal clear lake. Sunsets and sunrises are also spectacular, so visit to take photogenic photos. The adjacent natural hot spring with free-flowing hot-spring water has excellent spring water quality, and is recommended to stop by after swimming.

遊泳期間／2025年7月3日（木）～8月31日（日）11：00～17：00
Other facilities: campground, cafeteria, store, cooking facilities
入場料／日帰り：500円 ※1名あたりの料金
Recommended Spots／Clean water, pet swimming area

SHIRAHIGE BEACH is located near Shirahige Shrine, which is famous for its large torii gate towering over the lake. The beach boasts white sands, a water park to enjoy Japan's largest lake [Lake Biwa], and a variety of water activities such as SUP and canoeing.

遊泳期間／2025年7月12日（土）〜8月31日（日） 8：00～17：00
Other facilities/campsite, BBQ facilities, cafeteria, shop, cooking building, hot water showers, changing rooms, toilets
Entrance fee/500 yen (elementary school students and above) *Price per person
*Complete reservation system, garbage must be taken home
Recommended points/ White sandy beaches and clear water

Makino Sunny Beach is located in front of Chikubushima and Kaizu-Osaki, two of the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa. In addition to the clean water and beach, which has been selected as one of the 100 best bathing beaches in Japan, several kilometers of pine forests create a beautiful landscape. The view from the lake terrace, a symbolic observation deck 13 meters above the ground, is also breathtaking.

遊泳期間／2025年7月1日（火）〜8月31日（日） 9：00～17：00
Other facilities/campsite, BBQ facilities (rental available), shop, cooking building, hot water showers, coin lockers, changing rooms, toilets
入場料／100円（環境維持費）
Recommended points/clean water

The Imazuhama Swimming Beach is located northward along the lakeshore from Imazu Port, where regular sightseeing boats to Chikubujima depart and arrive, and features a beautiful beach lined with green pine trees. The beach, with shallow waters and gentle waves, has excellent water quality, and is lined with Kosai pine forests, which have been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Koguni. It is an ideal resort for a relaxing and private vacation.
*No vehicles, camping, BBQ, etc. are allowed.

遊泳期間／2025年7月12日（土）～8月20日（水）
Other facilities / shop (only drinks are sold), hot shower and changing room (charged), toilet
Admission fee/free
Recommendation／Calm waves in shallow water

大津市の北側に位置する［北小松水泳場］は、琵琶湖のなかでも水質が綺麗と言われるエリアにある湖水浴場。湖水浴だけでなくBBQ利用も無料のため、夏場は家族連れで賑わう。近くにはゆったりと過ごせるカフェやグランピング施設もあり、思い思いの時間を過ごせる。
※17時以降のBBQ、花火、焚火は禁止

遊泳期間／2025年7月5日（土）～8月31日（日） 8：00～17：00
その他施設／更衣室、温水シャワー、トイレ、カフェ
Admission fee/free
Recommendation／The waves are calm and clear.