Parking available on site. You can walk up to visit the altars. There is a raised platform beside the road where you can go up to take a good photo of the shrine in the lake. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and thus we couldn’t capture a good shot of the sunset. The traffic towards Kyoto was very bad in the evening due to road works. It was a good one hour to overcome the stretch of about 8km or so.

This was a nice little pit stop along the way! There is a platform you can go up that gives you a good view for some nice pictures! I gave it 4 stars because some foreigner left a hot steamer in the women’s squatty potty and it looked like it had been there for a bit. My girls had 3 other squatty potties to pick from, but still.

Due to safety issues, you can’t cross the street for a better photo. The observation deck and other smaller shrines are not wheelchair accessible. Main shrine next to the parking lot is wheelchair friendly.

Beautiful but not pedestrian friendly, walking right next to trucks and cars with no crosswalks. The nearest station is omi-Takashima, a 2.7km walk one way, so you’ll have to walk back to catch the train back to Kyoto (also maybe 2 trains max in an hour). Better if you drove, which there is a small parking lot area.

Got up really early to be able to see the sunrise. There was a bit of clouds on the horizon but still it was a great sight. Road has alot of traffic and you need to climb over the barrier to get on the other side. Nice temple on the opposite side but we were there too early so it was not opened yet. It was worth the trouble of getting up early if you love sunrises like me.

The torii in the water is beautiful, but there is the main road just going in between the terrace to see the torii and the temple. It is noisy and you have to care about constant traffic of cars and trucks. A good quick stop for a photo time, but that's it.

What a beautiful Shrine !! Especially the tori gate sits in the Crystal clear Lake Biwa . I took the photo while I was cycling around the lake , difficult to across the street to pay respect to the shrine . I consider this is the best scenery of cycling Lake Biwa .

Beautiful place to visit during cherry blossom season in early April. It’s in the north and cooler here so blossoms will bloom a little later than in Kyoto or southern Shiga. In summer there are still nice views and a good places for picnics and a little swimming. If you are driving you can continue on to the Oku Biwako Parkway which has spectacular views of Lake Biwa!

Really beautiful. I am doing one full lap around Lake Biwa by bike and just stopped here. It’s April 30th and the scenery looks more like summer. Everything is very green. Definitely worth it.

Perfect place for sakura watching. If come by car, we have to go to the car park first and go to the Biwako by bus with 300¥ per people. If go by train, you have to take a bus, but it really far to go there by walking. You can see sakura by waking along the street, sakura was everywhere. It is wonderful time!! They have a small boat to look sakura from Biwako. Price: 1000¥/person for 15 minutes, safety and peaceful. It is perfect for watching sakura and watching Biwako, the heart of Shiga. Flower and lake, so romantic and peaceful. They have some small food under the sakura for traveller, bbq pork and noodle. There don't have a lot of tourist, just Japanese local people and some Chinese people. It is a quiet place for me and the people who don't like noisy and crowned tourist spots. The air is very clear, quiet, cold. Sakura full of blossom. I am lucky because sakura wait for me, and this far away from my place, about 1 hour and 45 minutes for driving. Center of Shiga was end of sakura season. I came here at 8April2018.

Spectacular cherry blossoms along the roadway and lake. Full bloom had passed. The hanafubuki was stunning.

beautiful little beach. there id a parking and bbq fee but bike parking and use of the beach are free. shallow water with big rocks to climb and shady trees to sit under.

Good place. We took ship from Hikone and have abt 40 mins to walk around here. Sufficient to explore. Otherwise traffic is not so convenient unless you drive by yourself.

The amazing view here is the best reward of my whole Biwachi trip here. The scenery is too great to stop me from riding.

Amazing place to visit! Went during the end of winter, 7 Mar 2025. Judging from other's reviews, you will have to visit this place in different seasons for another experience, so chose your season wisely if you have limited time to travel haha! Those who drive, there are no parkings along the stretch of roads, the closest will be the small town up north or down south.

The Metasequoia Tree-lined Road in Makino, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, is a breathtaking sight. This picturesque road boasts approximately 500 towering metasequoia trees lining both sides for about 2.4 kilometers. Here's what makes it special: Seasonal Beauty: The trees offer stunning visuals throughout the year: Spring: Fresh, vibrant green leaves emerge. Summer: Lush green foliage creates a cool, refreshing canopy. Autumn: The leaves transform into a vibrant display of golden and reddish-brown hues. Winter: The bare trees create a dramatic, snow-covered landscape. Photogenic: The road is incredibly photogenic, making it a popular spot for photographers and social media enthusiasts. Peaceful Atmosphere: The towering trees and the straight road create a sense of tranquility and awe. Easy Access: The road is easily accessible by car, making it a popular driving route.

We visit at least once each season and love this place! Still trying to catch it in the snow and hoping for a chance this winter. The walkway along the row of trees is lovely. Go early and on a weekday to avoid crowds.

Breathtaking row of trees along this quiet road that changes greatly with the seasons. A verdant green in summer, but I'd come back just to see it in autumn as well. There's a reasonably large parking lot which the signage will direct you to. There are also various shops and restaurants along the road and in the vicinity. Despite being a road, it's not super busy so it's possible to take photos with no other people or vehicles with a bit of patience. Most people also tend to gather around the carpark entrance, but you can walk further down for a more quiet experience.

went last February 8,2025 around 5pm a snowy day as you can see... less people and cars, we don't have to wait for the road to be empty 😉

A must visit spot if you travelling to Shiga Prefecture. Nice scenery taken in early April 2025.

MetaSequoia Trees Avenue This street is a pretty stretch and very instagrammable place. We however made a mistake by keeping it for the weekend.  It was swarmed with visitors both local and foreigners.  This make taking photos very challenging. Visitors walked along the street blemishing the views and heaps of cars/bikes zooming through the street.  It was near to impossible to take a picture without some random person in it. But what was interesting is the surrounding areas.  First, within the car park compound area, there is a small hall that houses a market that sells local produce, fruits and veg.  There is also some food within this hall for you to dine in.  And just outside of this hall, there are other push carts or pop-up stores that sells pizzas, drinks, and other finger foods. It have it a carnival feel, but this could be only for the weekend. Then, just outside of this area, there are small eateries and shops spotted all over the surrounding areas if you care to walk or drive around.  Nice place to visit.  But maybe weekdays. I believe that on a quiet n peaceful weekend over the height of the autumn season, this place would be worth every minute to visit.

Think parked car in the northernmost lot. Was a good workout.

Over 500 tall dawn redwood trees with yellowish leaves are splendidly planted on both sides of a 2,400 meter straight farm road!

It's peaceful place. I came in early morning to take photos because there weren't so many cars in the road. 1 nice coffee shop opens from 7am.

A peaceful place makes you calm. It makes me think of my hometown🤣 I wanna come again in Autumn and Winter to see the beauty of differences.

Arrived Makino Station at 1:00 pm, and the bus was on special route which took more time to arrive. But the scene is beautiful and nice.

Great local place for fruit picking, mini “golf” and an ice cream

though the weather wasnt good but still worth the time to visit !

Calm and Panaromic breeze

Very nice

(Translated by Google) I went there around March the year before last. It was still around 5am, so the place was reserved. Since it's called a beach, it has an image of summer. However, depending on the time of day and the season, I felt that this coast looked different. Also, since it's a lake, the scenery is spectacular and different from the usual ocean, and I felt like I wanted to stay here forever. (Original) 一昨年、３月頃に行きました。 まだ早朝５時位だったので貸切状態。 ビーチという位ですから夏のイメージがあります。 しかし時間帯、季節によってこの海岸は見え方が異なる印象を感じました。 また湖なので通常の海とは違って景色も壮麗で、いつまでもここにいたい気持ちになりました。

(Translated by Google) You can also walk your dog on the small beach. If the weather is nice, you can take good photos. However, be careful of an elderly couple in town who are feeding a black cat; they are a bit dangerous and will go mad if you approach them. (Original) こじんまりしたビーチで犬の散歩もできます。天気がいいといい写真が撮れます。が、黒猫に餌付けしている町の老夫婦にはご注意を、近づくとキレる少しやばい人。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by while taking photos! It's a really nice place. It's open and the views are amazing! There are several benches so you can take a break and enjoy the view! (Original) 撮影ついでに寄りました！ 凄く良い場所ですね。 開放的で景色も素晴らしい！ ベンチがいくつもあるので休憩しながら景色を楽しめます！

(Translated by Google) A campsite where you can spend a wonderful time while looking out at the beautiful Lake Biwa. (Original) 綺麗な琵琶湖を見ながら素敵な時間が過ごせるキャンプ場。

(Translated by Google) It was a great place for camping and SUP. I want to come back again. (Original) キャンプもSUPもできるいい場所でした また来たい

Nice View

(Translated by Google) You can eat at a seat with a nice view. There are also chairs and tables in the annex where the toilets are located, and the air conditioning is quite effective, so you can cool down even if you come by motorbike! 👍 (Original) 景色の良い席でご飯が食べれます。 また、トイレのある別館にイスとテーブルがあるのですが、かなりエアコンが効いてて涼しいので、バイクで来ても体をクールダウンすることが出来ます！👍

(Translated by Google) September 2025 In an effort to conquer Shiga's roadside stations, I visited to buy stamps and tickets. Despite hearing they were closed on Tuesdays, I decided to give it a try. They were open! Yay! Maybe they were open because it was a national holiday? Great! I got my stamp and ticket! It's small for a roadside station, but they have a parking lot big enough for a trailer. I guess they get heavy snow in the winter. There was heavy machinery parked with chains attached in one corner of the parking lot. Tickets can be purchased at the cash register. Since it was evening, the merchandise was sold out. There are no traffic lights on the way in or out. Be careful on the gentle curves. (Original) 2025　9 滋賀の道の駅制覇すべく スタンプと切符購入に来訪 火曜日休みの情報もダメもとで 来てみたら営業中～　やった～ 祝日だから営業だったのかな？ 良かった～ッ スタンプ&切符　ゲットだぜ！ 道の駅にしてはこじんまりながらも トレーラーも停めれる駐車場有り 冬は豪雪なんでしょうね 駐車場の一画にチェーン付けた 重機停めてありました。 切符は売店レジで購入　可 物販は夕方だったので売り切れ気味 出入りは信号無し 緩いカーブなので要注意

(Translated by Google) I bought Yomogi Daifuku, a roll cake, and a tote bag. There was so much to choose from, it was fun! I also had some warm tempura udon. The sweet broth was delicious. The staff were incredibly helpful. (Original) 蓬大福　ロールケーキ　トートバッグ買いました。色々あって目移りして楽しい！天ぷらうどん温かいの頂きました。甘い出汁美味しい。店員さんサービス満点で有り難かった。

(Translated by Google) They sold vegetables, local products, souvenirs, alcohol, and more. They also had a rare rice soft serve ice cream, and it seemed like they had breakfast and other meals at the restaurant with a great view. (^O^) The restrooms were super clean! (Original) お野菜や特産品、お土産物、お酒などが売られていました。珍しいお米ソフトもあり絶景レストランではモーニングも食べれたり食事もあるみたいでした(^O^) トイレがとっても綺麗でした♪

(Translated by Google) August 2025 Makino Oisaka Pass Location: Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture Parking: Available (approximately 30 cars) Capacity: Approximately 30 people Seating: Table Ordering: Menu Payment: Meal voucher Comments: This roadside station is located on a road with few convenience stores. In that sense, it's a valuable presence. This time, I ate at the cafeteria...it was neither good nor bad, and perhaps a little pricey. Overall, I'd give it a rating of 3.30-3.50 stars. (Original) 2025.08 マキノ追坂峠 所在：滋賀県高島市 駐車場：あり（30台くらいは大丈夫) 収容人数：30人程 席の形態：テーブル 注文形式：メニュー表 支払い：食券式 所見など：コンビニなどがあまり無いような道に立地する道の駅。そういう意味では貴重な存在である。今回は食堂を使用した・・可もなく不可もなく、値段は少し高めか。 総合的には☆3.30～3.50か。

(Translated by Google) I often use this store, and the restrooms and rest areas are always kept spotlessly clean. The store is crowded with people, but the aisles are wide, so you can take your time looking around the products, and they have a wide selection of vegetables, souvenirs, and more. They also sell killifish at the entrance, and there are lots of killifish swimming in the tanks, so I think it's a great place to relax after a long drive. (Original) よく利用してますがいつもトイレや休憩所が綺麗に清掃されています。店内も人で賑わってますが通路が広いのでじっくり商品を見ることができ、野菜やお土産など商品数も多いです。また入り口にはメダカは販売されており水槽にはたくさんのメダカが泳いでいて運転の疲れを癒すには良い施設だと思います。

Local Restaurant with Food set with pic menu. delicious with affordable price. Hidden gem in Makino if you visit Kaizu Osaki

We had a great experience at this Japanese restaurant. The soba was fresh and flavorful, and the tempura was perfectly crispy and light. The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome from the start. A cozy spot with delicious food — highly recommended!

Fantastic food! Simple menu but home made cooking in a very nice place. The chef was very friendly. If you live sashimi, tempura and tonkatsu, then this is the place.

5 stars for some great food and friendly staff. My wife had the omakase set which she really liked. I had the chicken kurage with was delicious juicy and lean! There is not much in this area and this place is one of only a few local restaurants. You best book at busy times.

The food is so delicious, the owner knows a bit of English, he is very welcoming and cheerful. The place is very clean and tidy. We will definitely recommend.

A lovely restaurant with a chef/owner that's friendly and generous.

Delicious food, friendly staff. Amazing quality at very reasonable prices. Had the omakase (chef's choice) which had a good selection of all the best items.

Prices were reasonable even this a tourist area. So does the Soba noodles! Good taste! Payment by Cash only...

Excellent. I want a menu in English, though.

Nice

(Translated by Google) This 100% buckwheat soba restaurant is located in a great location overlooking Lake Biwa. The spacious restaurant was bustling with customers, and some people could be seen writing their names at the entrance and waiting for their turn. It was a busy time, so the staff were a little hurried, but since it was soba, the turnover seemed relatively quick. I had 100% buckwheat soba and seared mackerel sushi. The soba was finely ground, with a faint aroma of fluffy buckwheat flour and a firm texture with an excellent bite. The seared mackerel sushi was delicious, with an exquisite balance of fatty mackerel and vinegared rice. They also had mackerel sushi for takeaway, and many customers were seen purchasing some. (Original) 琵琶湖を望む絶好のロケーションに佇む、十割蕎麦のお店。 広々とした店内は多くのお客様で賑わい、入口には名前を書いて順番を待つ方々の姿も見受けられます。 混み合う時間帯ということもあり、店員さんたちは少し慌ただしく対応されていましたが、お蕎麦ということもあり回転は比較的早めのようです。 私は、十割蕎麦と炙っていただいた鯖寿司をいただきました。 お蕎麦は細挽きで、ふんわりとした蕎麦粉の香りがほのかに広がり、しっかりとしたコシがあり噛み応えも抜群。 炙り鯖寿司は、脂ののった鯖と酢飯のバランスが絶妙で、とても美味しくいただきました。 お持ち帰り用の鯖寿司もあり、購入されるお客様の姿も多く見られました。

(Translated by Google) This soba restaurant offers a spectacular view right in front of Lake Biwa. Dogs are welcome on the terrace, so you can relax with your beloved dog while gazing at the lake. 🐾 The soba noodles are flavorful and smooth. And what's even more surprising is the all-you-can-drink self-service coffee, tea, latte, and soba soup! Enjoying a drink after your meal while admiring the view...it's just like a cafe. ☕️ Spending time gazing at the sparkling Lake Biwa is truly luxurious. This has become a favorite spot I'll definitely be returning to. ✨ (Original) 琵琶湖の目の前にある絶景のそば処。 テラス席はワンコ同伴OKで、愛犬と一緒に湖を眺めながらのんびり過ごせます🐾 お蕎麦は風味がよく、のどごしも最高。 そして驚いたのは、コーヒー・お茶・ラテ・そば湯などがセルフサービスで飲み放題！ 食後に景色を眺めながらゆっくり一杯…まるでカフェのような心地よさです☕️ 琵琶湖のきらめきを眺めながら過ごす時間は本当に贅沢。 リピート確定のお気に入りスポットになりました✨

(Translated by Google) An acquaintance recommended this restaurant to me, so I stopped by while on a tour. Despite being 100% buckwheat soba, the noodles were chewy and delicious. The mackerel sushi was also incredibly thick and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. The location is also great, and the atmosphere was great as I ate while looking out at Lake Biwa. (Original) 知人に勧められて、ツーリングの途中に行ってきました。十割蕎麦の割に麺には弾力があり、大変美味しかったです。 鯖寿司も最高に肉厚で大変美味しかったです。こちらもオススメです。 あと、ロケーションも良く、目の前の琵琶湖を観ながらの食事も雰囲気が良くて最高でした。

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing! You can eat while looking out at the lake. ✨ It's also great that you can bring your dog! When I first ordered, I asked for grated yam, but they declined. lol If you want grated yam, you can add it after your regular order! The taste is average! lol The noodles were a little firm, which was nice. (^^) The mackerel sushi was also average. lol I think it's perfect for a date. ✨🩷💖👏 (Original) お店の雰囲気がめっちゃいい〜〜 湖を見ながらご飯が食べれる✨ わんこも一緒に来れるのもいい！ 初めの注文で トロロ追加したいとゆうと断られましたw トロロをかけたい人は 普通に頼んだあとだったら追加できるみたいです！ 味は普通です！笑 麺が硬めなのでそれはよかった(^^) 鯖寿司もまぁ普通でした　笑 デートにはぴったりだと思います✨🩷💖👏

Arrived at 9:45 pm and the location was already closed.

Clean, with ample seating and a drive-thru

Cheap & fast

good MacDonald :)

It's McDonald's.

(Translated by Google) The little cashier 👧🏻 was so kind 🌱 and helpful, it was the best 😭👏🏻! I started out having breakfast 🍔 at the store ☀️*ﾟ, I couldn't finish it, so I thought I'd take it home 🚗 ³₃ I asked the cashier for a bag, and lo and behold!! ️ Instead of just handing me a bag, she went out of her way to empty a paper bag 🛍 and put my leftovers 🍔 in it!! In fact, she even gave me separate hot 🍔 and cold 🥤 👀.'.' And she had a lovely smile 😊, it was amazing!! So McDonald's free smile 😃 is really true... Thank you for today! It was a delicious meal! Ah, the drive-thru seems to get crowded depending on the time of day. But it moves quickly, so I guess the staff are very good at handling customers. (Original) レジの 小さな👧🏻店員さん の対応が、 とても優しく🌱親切で、最高😭👏🏻でした！ 初め店内で ☀️*ﾟ朝マック🍔をしてたのですが、 食べ切れず、持って帰ろう🚗 ³₃と レジの店員さんに、袋を1枚下さい、と 申し出たら、なんと‼️ ただ、袋を渡すのでは無く、 わざわざ紙袋🛍を空けて、食べ残しの分🍔を 入れて下さるではありませんか！！ それどころか 温かい🍔と、冷たい🥤を 分けて入れても下さるではありませんか👀.′.′ しかも、とても笑顔😊で素晴らしい！！ マクドの スマイル😃無料 は 本当 だったのですね…。 本日は ありがとうございました！ ご馳走様でした！ あっ、ドライブスルーは時間帯によっては 混んでるイメージもありますかね。 まぁ、すぐ流れるので店員さんの捌く能力が 高いのでしょう。

(Translated by Google) I visited the store via drive-through I ate at the counter! I visited after the glasswork experience It was very exciting to see the food being made right in front of me I thought it was very reasonably priced The portions were generous and I was satisfied It was lunchtime so it was a little crowded The service was very good It was a shame that the fries were packed so tightly that they looked like they had been squashed The other nuggets and burgers were good so it was good (Original) ドライブスルーで来店させていただきました カウンターでいただきました！ ガラス細工の体験終わりにお邪魔しました 目の前で料理が作られていく光景を見るのはとてもワクワクしますね とてもリーズナブルに食べれるんじゃないかと思いました 量もあり満足ですお昼時で少し混んでいました 対応はすごく良くしてくださいました ポテトが押しつぶされたかのようにキチキチに入っていたのが残念ですが その他ナゲットやバーガー類はちゃんとしていたので良かったです

We had our lunch break here en route a bike trip from Makino to Otsu. Food was delicious and inexpensive. We particularly loved its traditional settings.

Great family run restaurant right next to the torii gate, ordered the pork udon and it was fantastic, came out boilling hot and just what I was looking for on a cold day. Very authentic and very reasonable price. High praises.

Wow, very good experience dining in a traditional family restaurant. The food is superb and big potion. Very nice and authentic Japanese food here. They serve ramen, udon, oden and others as well here.

Always enjoy this kind of traditional family style store, other than the food we taste the environment, taste the people, funny to see they ask tourist to take a picture of what’s taken from the Oden then calculate with a abacus

Local Japanese food! Amazing good! Especially the beef, I totally in it!

Have English menu. Feel free for foreigner

Food was okay, service was really friendly and the location is perfect for visitor after checking out Shirahige Shrine.