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Biwako Valley

Lake Biwa
4.0
Great
1 reviews
Hot springs
Natural snow
Activities
Open season
Dec. 28th to Mar. 23rd (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions.)
Ski resort details
Course guide
20%
Beginner
70%
Intermediate
10%
Advanced
99%
Groomed snow
0%
Non-groomed snow
1%
Moguls
9
Courses
6
Lifts
1600m
Longest run distance
30°
Maximum gradient
Course Map
*This page includes information from past seasons. Please use it for reference only.
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Yankor

Male・China・Family members

Great

You can enjoy skiing with relatively few restrictions, but the changing rooms are a bit small.

Normal

Date of visit January 2025

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Directions & Transportation
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Address
〒 520-0514 1547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
Ski resort details
Features and details of Biwako Valley

Biwako Valley is conveniently located just 40 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange. The resort boasts nine different courses where you can enjoy the superb view of Lake Biwa. In winter, the view from the Biwako Terrace is breathtaking. Have fun with a variety of snow activities for adults, including sledding, ziplining, and snow tubing.

Hot springs
Natural Hot Spring Hiratopia
All natural snow
Activities
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Current snow condition
Opening hours
Weekdays：8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturdays：8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Public holidays：8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Early morning：-
Night ski：-
Days closed：Open all season
Operations are subject to change due to weather, inspection hours, etc.

Ropeway: Last ascent: 4:00 PM / Last descent 5:00 PM
Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Open season
Dec. 28th to Mar. 23rd (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions.)
Address
〒 520-05141547-1 Kido, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
Snowboarding
Allowed
Snow park information
One of the biggest snowparks in the Kansai area! The Biwako Terrace "Café 360" is located here with a magnificent view, and the experience of diving into Lake Biwa is truly breathtaking. The 2-way course designed for everyone is very popular.
Kids’ park
Although the sledding and snow play area is not specifically designed for children, it is available for them to use
Ski lodge
There is no center house, but there is a service desk (information desk) at the bottom of the mountain (ticket office at the ropeway bottom station) and an information desk at the top of the mountain (summit of Mt. Uchimiyama).
Rescue facilities
Ropeway Summit Station
Childcare facilities

Restaurants
GRILL DINING & BAR HALUKA / Ekinaka Kitchen / Bird Castle / Terrace Cafe
Payment methods
Visa Mastercard Diners Club American Express JCB UnionPay card Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
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Accepts some barcode payments (Rakuten Pay, PayPay)
Activities
Toboggan Kids’ park

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
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