Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa

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JR Otsu Station → 15-minute walk (Hamaotsu Nagisa Park)
2km 7 minutes from Meishin Expressway Otsu IC via Prefectural Road No. 56 (Hamaotsu Nagisa Park)
Parking or not, and the price varies depending on the location

Business Hours

Free to visit

Price

Free to visit

Spot Category

Lake, pond, animal habitat, plant fabric

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