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.

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.

The "Juchousei-no-Sato" was created by the nationally renowned Japanese confectionery brand "Kano Shoujuan" to take advantage of the nature of the satoyama. 63,000 square meters of land is dotted with a Japanese confectionery workshop, a tea ceremony room, a bakery, and a sweet shop. Visitors can enjoy seasonal dishes and sweet treats made with seasonal ingredients while gazing at the scenery that changes from season to season, such as the pure white blossoms of plum trees 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.

［Located near Shirahige Shrine, this café offers a beautiful view of Lake Biwa and a menu that makes the most of local ingredients. Produced by an architectural firm that has worked on wooden houses, the interior uses a variety of woods and has a modern Scandinavian atmosphere.

The owner, Mr. Shimizu, who has lived in Shiga Prefecture for about 30 years, wanted to share the never-ending charm of Lake Biwa with as many people as possible! The container-style café was started by the owner, Mr. Shimizu, who has been living in Shiga Prefecture for about 30 years. On a clear day, the blue gradation of the sky and Lake Biwa fills the view. The peaceful scenery is perfect for a day when you want to rest your tired mind and refresh yourself.

Eight hills delicatessen is an American Northwest-style delicatessen with an eat-in space on the second floor, with a view of Lake Biwa from the west window and Mount Ibuki from the northeast window. Enjoy the beautiful view and a choice of about 30 different types of charcuterie and side dishes made from local vegetables.

cafe.822] is located by the Seta River, which leads to the Uji River in Kyoto. From August 2024, lunch plates such as hamburg steak, chicken cutlet, and taco rice will be available. This is a place to relax on a sofa and enjoy the view of the Seta River through the large windows.