Oku Biwako Campsite

Oku-Biwako Campground is located near Lake Biwa, where you can enjoy a sense of oneness with nature. This campground is open year-round, even in winter, and allows the use of permanent tents and camping with pets. In addition, visitors can come empty-handed and enjoy a variety of activities, including bass fishing, fishing, boat rentals, insect hunting, and lake bathing. Outdoor equipment rentals are also available, and there is a dog run space where you can play with your dog. The newly opened Lake View Zone is a camping zone with a spectacular view overlooking nature-rich Lake Oku-Biwako. This area is available from April 1 to the end of November, and visitors can enjoy the sea of clouds, beautiful night sky, sunrise and moonrise. All sites have access to power (for a fee). Rates are 2,200 yen per night per adult (junior high school students and older), 1,100 yen per night per child (elementary school students), and 1,100 yen per night per vehicle. Tents and tarps can be brought in, but an additional fee will be charged. Located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, it is a 30-minute walk from Nagahara Station on the JR Kosei Line, and rental bicycles are also available. Precautions for use include closure during inclement weather, presence of partially unpaved roads, incompatibility with low-down vehicles and vehicles over 6 meters, prohibition of open fires, and location of coin-operated showers. More information can be found on the official website.