The 18 best parks and gardens in Otsu

One of the nice place of Biwako lake in Shiga. Lake view is amazing, blue water surrounded by impressive mountain range.

Lovely place to spend some time in the evening greens with the Lake Biwa springs.....

Very relaxing stroll

Outstanding place, must see

It's a nice relaxing spot by the lake and close to shops / train stations.

I met Nagisa Shiota here top tier assassin and teacher 10/10

Nice and calm

Nice local park. Children's play area, restrooms, beverage machines, grass, walking paths, lots of trees, and shade. But best of all, a wonderful view of Lake Biwa. Dog friendly too.

Not a lot of the castle left, but a nice lake front view

A spacious park with enough room for young kids to run around. The very busy roads are nearby, though.

It's a park and historic site. There was a castle here in Edo proof. There is a public restroom, Car parking lot of 14 cars. Play ground ( including chute) for kids. You can enjoy picnic here with your friends.

This is a nice place to relax and enjoy breezes of Biwa lake

I love this park! Maybe, I will visit it soon!

Parking lot is hard to locate. Traffic around the area are bad.

Good place to rent bike. Is way cheaper then the bike rental near the lake

Rented a bike to cycle around Lake Biwa for a day. Staff were friendly and very helpful! There are 4 cross bikes and 4 electric bikes available so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance if possible. Cross bike was in good condition so I enjoyed myself. The tourist center also sells souvenirs!

I used to have a free hiring of power assistant bicycle for one day there

Bike rental available

(Translated by Google) I think it's just right in terms of proximity and quantity for a quick bite to eat in Shiga from Keihanshin. You can sample Shiga's local sake in a small size, and you can snack on Shiga's food in a small size and at a low price. Most of the alcohol sold as souvenirs are in small 300ml bottles, and most of the sweets and food are sized to be eaten by one person. I'm sure I'll come here again if I want to go to Shiga again. The carp sushi was delicious. (Original) 京阪神から1人でフラッと滋賀をつまみ食いするのに近さ、量の両面でちょうど良いのではないかと思います。 滋賀の地酒をおちょこサイズで試し飲み出来るし、滋賀の食べ物を小ぶりなサイズ、価格でちょこちょこつまみ食いできるし、 お土産として売られているお酒も300mlの小瓶、お菓子も食べ物も1人で食べられるサイズのものが大半です。 自分も滋賀りたくなったらまたここにくるのではないでしょうか。鮒寿司美味しかったし。

(Translated by Google) There are limited places to buy souvenirs around Otsu, so it's helpful to have an information center that sells a wide variety of souvenirs. They close early. (Original) 大津近辺では土産を買う場所が限られるため、多数の土産を扱っている案内所は助かる。 早めに閉店。

(Translated by Google) You can buy souvenirs from Shiga Prefecture. I received a sake tasting set for 500 yen. All Junmai sake is delicious. Revisited on January 20, 2020. Today, we are also focusing on the 3-drink comparison set. In addition, two kinds of round pickles. Japanese vegetables and shibazuke will complement the sake. I thoroughly enjoyed it for 630 yen. The Shigaraki ware Biwako blue bowl is also wonderful. (Original) 滋賀県のお土産が買えます。 利き酒セット500円をいただきました。 純米酒どれも美味しいです。 令和4年1月20日　再訪問。 今日も、飲み比べ3種セットを注目。 追加で、丸長のお漬物二種。 日野菜とシバ漬けが日本酒を引っ張ってくれます。 630円で堪能しました。 信楽焼の琵琶湖ブルーの器も素敵です。

Very nice and calm place next to Lake Biwa. It was a nice experience having lunch while enjoying the view of Lake Biwa. They also have prepared a few tables outside. They have a couple of options for lunch and you can scan the qr code on the table and the restaurant menu will appear. Then, you can select and order. The service was good too, was pretty fast.. Thank you Nagisa Warms

I would like to say that coffee tastes like Instant Nescafe and Chai tastes like milk with sugar and anise. no napkins were given too, to a personal taste the straws are kind of ugly. The QR menu is uncomfortable but it may be i am too old.

Loved spending time with my daughter overlooking the lake having a lovely dessert.

They let people waited. could be better if they greet us first even we should have to wait.

Japanese food. Organic, mostly local produce. Macrobiotic, vegan, egg, dairy, and meat offerings. Food is light and healthy. A little expensive. Great view of Lake Biwa. Outdoor seating available in summer. Food is light but more filling than you would think. If you have a big appetite, don't go here. Meals will satiate those with light or average appetites. One of my American friends complained she wasn't full. My Japanese friends were happy. I also was satisfied. I recommend the macrobiotic set lunch. Dinner plates are good, but I really like the lunch set.

A star for the local staff, and one for the location, that's it. In short; over priced, simple without any advertised choices available, and left hungry. In particular; I was hoping for the choices shown here on Gmaps, though at arriving was presented with a couple "set lunches" without say, sandwiches, egg benedict or anything else. Essentially, no choices. The sets themselves were the incredibly common affair you find in vogue recently, having small patches of food dropped around the plate in a weak attempt to seem fashionable.The taste was a good B- but would of preferred one good dish that could stand on its own, instead of bunch of small ones that definitely couldn't. This can only be a sign of laziness from the chefs, and simply not having any other choices was unforgivable. The cake though was very nice, if not oddly overly decorated, another weird decision from the kitchen most likely lacking in skill or confidence. And sadly worst of all, it was burnt! Very disappointing. And yes, overpriced to boot. The front staff though were very nice, and the location was great therefore I say you should make a picnic, and just enjoy the public area.

Not a pet friendly restaurant. The staff refuse to let dogs sit in the outdoor area.

There's a lot of up-down. You'll certainly get a workout just walking and moving around the park. The kid playground area is fun.

(Translated by Google) The 2025 Hatsu Miyo Sakura is expected to be in full bloom around March 21, 2025, but it's only about 40% in bloom due to the cold weather these past few days. I think it will be in full bloom around the 24th (Mon) to the 26th (Wed). A park brimming with greenery. Just off the Princeyama ramp on the National Route 161 Bypass. 2025/02/16 After stopping by Cafe Restaurant Inti at the Otsu City Civic Cultural Center, I went to take my dog ​​for a walk. Some people were walking their dogs on extremely long leashes, while others were letting them off the leash in the open space. While off-leash is against the ordinance and is out of the question, long leashes are not for walking, but for training. Some cities and towns have ordinances that limit the length to 2m. I have a dog now and I'm not afraid of them, but I was chased and bitten by an untrained dog when I was a child, so I didn't like dogs until I got my last dog. Even if you think your dog is docile, people around you may not understand and may feel scared. Some people don't like dogs, so please keep this in mind for your dog's safety. On the Lake Biwa side, there is a gymnasium, a sports field, and a heated swimming pool. In spring, the early-blooming Hatsumiyozakura cherry blossoms bloom about half a month earlier than the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms. The origin of the name Oji-ga-Oka seems to be Emperor Kobun (Prince Otomo), the son of Emperor Tenchi, who built Otsu-kyo, which was located nearby. After the war, it was used as a barracks for the US military, but due to a movement for return, it was returned in 1962 and became a city park. (Original) 2025年のハツミヨサクラの開花ですが 2025年3月21日頃が満開の予想 とのことでしたが ここ数日の寒さのせいか4分咲きくらい。 24日（月）〜26日（水）くらいが満開かな？ 緑豊かな公園。 国道161号線バイパス 皇子山ランプからすぐ。 2025/02/16 大津市立市民文化会館のカフェレストランインティに立ち寄ったあと、 愛犬を散歩させに行きました。 一部の方ですが 異常な長さのロングリードで散歩させている方 や ノーリードで広場で放している方が。 ノーリードは条例違反なので問題外ですが、ロングリードは散歩用ではなく、トレーニング用です。 市町村によっては条例により2mまで と決められているところもあります。 私も今は犬を飼っており、怖くはありませんが 子供の時にしつけのされていない犬に追われて噛まれたことがあり、前の子を迎えるまでは犬が苦手でした。 自分の犬はおとなしいと思っていても周りの人はわからないので恐怖を感じることも。 犬が苦手な方もいること、愛犬の安全のためにも考慮しましょう。 びわ湖側には 体育館・グラウンド・温水プールがあります。 春にはソメイヨシノより半月くらい早く、早咲きのハツミヨサクラが咲きます。 皇子が丘の名前の由来 ですが この付近にあった大津京を作った天智天皇の皇子である弘文天皇（大友皇子）にちなんでいるようです。 戦後は米駐留軍宿舎用地となっていたようですが、 返還運動により1962年返還され、都市公園となったようです。

(Translated by Google) I came here for the first time on March 25, 2025. 🌸Someiyoshino and weeping cherry blossoms I was disappointed that it was still a bud. Early blooming cherry blossoms🌸 Hatsumiyozakura were blooming here and there🙆😌 It's a safe and secure place where children can play happily, with lots of nature, including a slide, jungle gym, gymnasium, baseball field, heated pool, and slides. It's also revenge 🌸 ・🅿️ Parking lot is wide and free. There is also a parking lot for people with disabilities. (Original) 2025年3月25日初めて来ましたが 🌸ソメイヨシノやしだれ桜は まだまだつぼみで残念でしたが 早咲きの桜の🌸 ハツミヨザクラがちらほら咲いてました🙆😌 子供が喜んで心おきなく遊べる安心安全な場所で すべり台、ジャングルジム、 体育館、野球場、温水プール、滑り台等有り、自然がたくさんありました。 また、リベンジです🌸 ・🅿️駐車場も広く無料。障害者用駐車場もあり。

(Translated by Google) A large park near Keihan Otsukyo Station. There are facilities such as a gymnasium and a pool, but the park continues all the way up the mountain slope. It gives the impression that it is a very varied park, with an area lined with play equipment, a grassy field, and a promenade through the forest. There are many ways to enjoy it depending on your purpose. And the cherry blossoms are definitely the best thing to see this season. Many people enjoyed cherry blossom viewing under the perfect weather. (Original) 京阪大津京駅が最寄りの広い公園。体育館やプールなどの施設もありますが、山の斜面に沿って公園はずっと上のほうまで続いています。 遊具の並ぶエリア、芝生の広場、森林の中の遊歩道など、非常に変化に富んだ公園という印象です。目的に応じていろいろな楽しみ方ができそうですね。 そしてこの季節はやはり桜が一番の見もの。絶好の好天のもと、たくさんの人がお花見を楽しんでいました。

(Translated by Google) When the early cherry blossoms 🌸 are blooming in Otsu City, it's a good place to park on the Hiki Expressway 😙 and there is a large parking lot for people with disabilities. There are various facilities such as a gymnasium, baseball field, heated pool, and there are many children with children, including a slide and a jungle gym.Do you know the name of this early-blooming cherry tree? This year's first cherry blossoms🌸. Parking is free. (Original) 大津市に早咲きの桜🌸が咲いていると、聞き高速道路で😙駐車場も、広く障害者用駐車場もあり、良い場所です。色々設備され体育館、野球場、温水プール、また子供連れも多く、滑り台、ジャングルジム、あり、この早咲きの桜の名前知りません？今年の初桜🌸です。駐車場は無料。

(Translated by Google) Ojigaoka Park is famous for the Hatsumiyozakura cherry blossoms that bloom from early March. I have visited the park many times, and because the park is so vast, I have often come across visitors wandering around, not knowing where the cherry blossoms are blooming. It's a 20-minute walk up the hill from the park entrance toward the Nishiotsu Bypass, and at the top of the hill you'll finally see the Hatsumiyozakura in bloom, so it's natural for first-time visitors to get confused. The Hatsumiyoshi cherry blossoms here, followed by the Someiyoshino cherry blossoms, are spectacular, but the autumn leaves are even more spectacular. There are fewer people visiting than in spring, so you can enjoy the scenery at your leisure. My wife and I went out to see the autumn leaves. First, sip soba noodles and fill your stomach at a nostalgic restaurant in front of JR Otsukyo Station. This park has a vast site and is built on a mountain, so there are many ups and downs. Before that, nutritional support is essential. There are benches installed throughout the park, and it would be a good idea to eat your lunch here. Even so, it is so quiet that it is incomparable to the cherry blossom season. The autumn leaves are so beautiful. I would like you to take your time at this park and admire the autumn leaves, rather than seeing them at famous places filled with people. I think this is a park where you can be more than satisfied. (Original) 皇子が丘公園は３月初旬から咲き出すハツミヨザクラが有名だ。 私は何回も訪れているが、広大な敷地の公園故に、このハツミヨザクラがどこに咲いているのか分からず、さまよっておられる訪問者に何度も出くわしている。 公園入り口から丘を登り、西大津バイパスへ向かって歩くこと２０分、丘の頂上でようやくハツミヨザクラが咲いているのだから、初めて行く人は迷われて当然と言える。 ここのハツミヨザクラ、その後に咲くソメイヨシノは見事だが、それ以上に秋の紅葉もまた見事だ。 春に比べれば訪れる人も少なく、ゆっくりと愛でる事が出来る。 その紅葉を見ようと妻と２人で出掛けた。 まずはJR大津京駅前のノスタルジック溢れる食堂で蕎麦をすすり腹ごしらえ。 そうこの公園は広大な敷地と、山手に整備されている故、とてもアップダウンが激しいのだ。 その前に栄養補給は必須と言える。 公園内にも至る所にベンチが設置されており、ここでお弁当を食べるのもいいだろう。 それにしても桜の季節とは比べものにならないほど閑散としている。 こんなに素敵な紅葉なのに。 人で溢れる有名所で見るよりも、この公園でゆっくりと紅葉を目に焼き付けてほしい。 十二分に満足出来る公園だと思う。

(Translated by Google) It is a large park that also has a gymnasium and a pool. There are play equipment and open spaces throughout the park, so families can enjoy themselves. There is also an abundance of nature, and the autumn leaves are beautiful. There are two parking lots, one near the base of the mountain and one near the national highway bypass. (Original) 体育館とプールもある広い公園です。 子連れには遊具もあり広場も各所にあるので愉しめます。 また自然も豊富で秋は紅葉がきれいです。 駐車場は麓に近い場所と国道バイパス近くに２箇所あります。

A sports park open to city/ non-city residents. Different rates apply. Call ahead.

(Translated by Google) I went to watch a high school baseball game. It's a beautiful stadium with a roof over the infield seats for easy viewing. There is a temporary parking lot at Otsu City Hall, which is free and convenient. (Original) 高校野球観戦にいきました。内野席に屋根があり、見易い、キレイな球場です。駐車場は、大津市役所の臨時駐車場あり、無料で、便利です。

(Translated by Google) I visited for the National Sports Festival. The stadium's seating was spacious and very nice (^^) There's a nursing room!! There's almost no roof over the seating. There's a small one behind the center infield seats!! I recommend taking precautions if rain is forecast. There are few vending machines and restrooms, so I recommend using the facilities at the station or elsewhere. There's a convenience store near the station, so I also recommend doing your shopping there! (Original) 国体で伺いました。 球場の客席はゆとりがありとても良かったです(^^) 授乳室あります！！ 客席に屋根はほぼありません。 内野席中央席後ろ側に少しあります！！ 雨予報の日は対策をしていくことをお勧めします。 自動販売機、トイレは少ないので駅などで済ませることをおすすめします。 駅周辺にコンビニがあるのでそちらで買い物を済ませるのもお勧めします！

(Translated by Google) It's not something you'd use during lunchtime at this time of year, but I think the size and amount of parking are great. The baseball benches don't have roofs, so there's no shade at all, and it seems like it's difficult for the players. (Original) この時期のお昼に使用するもんじゃないけど、大きさといい駐車場の量といいよかったと思います 野球のベンチに屋根がないので影が全然なくて選手も大変そうでした

(Translated by Google) As the name suggests, it is a general sports park where all the sports facilities in Shiga (Otsu) are gathered. Everyone has probably been to the Ojiyama Stadium for the Kansai Six Universities and the Kinki High School Baseball Tournament, and the track and field stadium for the Lake Biwa Marathon. Nearby is Ojigaoka Park, which has indoor ball games in the gymnasium, a pool, tennis courts, and an archery range. In addition to the public facilities from the city hall to the fire station, there are also roads to Miidera, Omi Shrine, and Lake Biwa for walking and jogging... Locals may not notice it, but the people of the prefecture didn't use synthetic detergents, and now it's a place with such a good environment that I'm really jealous of. (Original) 総合運動公園と言う名前の如く、滋賀(大津)の運動施設が集まっています。皇子山球場は関西六大学や高校野球の近畿大会、陸上競技場はあの琵琶湖マラソンと、皆さんも一度は見に行ったことが有るでしょう。 近くには皇子が丘公園が有って、体育館での室内球技やプールにテニスコート、弓道場迄。更には市役所に消防署迄の公共施設、ここにプラスして、三井寺に近江神宮、琵琶湖迄、当然ながら道も整備され散歩やジョギングも… 地元の人は気付かないかも知れないが、あの合成洗剤を使わなかった県民性、今は本当に羨ましい限りの環境の良い場所だわ✋

(Translated by Google) I was allowed to enter the multipurpose ground. Because of the heavy rain, it was very muddy. (Original) 多目的グラウンドに入らせてもらった。大雨だから、ぬかるみがすごい。

(Translated by Google) Spacious. Beautiful. Easy access. There's also an indoor practice field. Free parking. The usage fee is also reasonable. (Original) 広い。綺麗。アクセスがいい。 室内練習場もあり。駐車場無料。 使用料金も安いです。

I walked here from Keihan Biwako station because it was down due to some incident. It takes almost 15 mins walk there. Along the road there is a street with lights which i think is cool. There are also many restaurant and shops around the station , i think the upgraded and renovated the station recently . It looks new.

This station is easy to navigate. It's clean and well lit. Aside from that, it's near Kyoto Station so it's very convenient to visit two Prefectures in one day. If you collect eki stamps, please don't miss out on the Otsu Station stamp. You can ask the station master if it is not displayed outside.

Shiga’s capital city does not have luggage storage facilities except the station and the few lockers it has are full

This train station is beautiful. Best design.

Small station in Kyoto suburb , good for having priority seat and entrance

Busy station and my destination.

Very small station with cafes and small shops

(Translated by Google) At the nearest station to Otsu Red Cross Hospital, There is a building right next to the station. Conveniently located near JR Otsu Station and Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station. Keihan Yamashina Station, The platform for Kyoto city is Because you only need to go up and down stairs, I think it would be difficult to use a wheelchair. The width of the platform is narrow, Even healthy people may pass each other, Be a little careful when entering the train. (Original) 大津赤十字病院の最寄り駅で、 駅を降りてすぐ近くに建物があります。 JR大津駅や京阪びわ湖浜大津駅より近くで便利です。 京阪山科駅、 京都市内方面のプラットホームは、 階段での昇降だけですので、 車椅子などの利用は難しいと思います。 プラットホームの横幅が狭く、 健常者の方でも人とのすれ違い、 電車の入線時に少し気を使います。

(Translated by Google) If you want to go to Kyoto leisurely, we recommend Keihan from here! I can sit there pretty well. If you go out to Sanjo and move well, you can wander around Kyoto without getting caught up in the crowds. (Original) のんびり京都に行くにはここから京阪がおすすめ！けっこう座っていけます。三条まで出て上手に移動すれば人ごみに巻き込まれずに京都をうろうろ出来ます。

(Translated by Google) A station on the Keihan Keishin Line. The numbering is OT35.It is an unmanned station with a two-sided, two-track platform structure. Anyway, the width of the platform is so narrow that even if there is only one bench on the platform, you have to cross over the yellow Braille blocks to pass. This station accepts IC cards, and there are no restrooms outside the station premises. (Original) 京阪京津線の停車駅。ナンバリングはOT35。2面2線の相対式ホームの構造で、無人駅である。とにかくホームの幅が狭く、ベンチ1つホームに設けただけで黄色の点字ブロックを越えて通行しなければならないほど。 当駅はICカード対応となっており、駅構外にお手洗いは無い。

(Translated by Google) The Keihan Otsu Line 🚃 photo spot is in front of the Futonotsuji Post Office 🏣 near the station. In this case, the speed is reduced before entering the dedicated orbit from the combined orbit, so you can capture the LED display clearly with a slow shutter setting of 1/30 to 1/100 seconds. (Original) 駅近くの札の辻郵便局🏣の前が、京阪大津線🚃の撮影ポイントです。ここだと、併用軌道から専用軌道に入る前に速度を落とすので、1/30～1/100秒のスローシャッター設定でLED表示をしっかりと撮影出来ます。

(Translated by Google) This is the station that I always stop at when I ride the Keihan train headed for Kyoto while living in Otsu. If there was a party at or around JR Otsu Station, we would get off here and head to the venue. (Original) 大津在住時に京都に向かう京阪電車に乗車した際、必ず停車する駅です。ＪＲ大津駅やその周辺で宴会があった場合、ここで下車して現地へ向かいました。

(Translated by Google) Even on the combined track, there is an uphill platform on a slope where you curve to the right just before the station. I headed up Mt. Osaka towards Otani, but the downhill platform was where the downhill train had gone down the hill. Private houses were built right up to the railroad tracks, and some houses were equipped with alarms at their entrances. Driving to Hamaotsu is a section that complies with the Road Traffic Act. (Original) 併用軌道でも坂道で駅の手前で右にカーブを切った所に上りのホームがある。逢坂山を登って大谷に向かうが下りホームは下り電車が坂を降りきった所にある。線路ギリギリまで民家が建っていてとある家にはその入口に警報器が備え付けられている。浜大津までの運転は道交法に準拠する区間。

(Translated by Google) From here to Biwako-Hamaotsu Station is amazing! ️A 4-car train runs on the road😱It's very impressive!! ️It's even more amazing than Enoden in Kanagawa Prefecture!! ️😄. (Original) ここから、びわ湖浜大津駅まではスゴい‼️４両編成の電車が道路上を走ります😱迫力満点です‼️神奈川県の江ノ電よりもスゴいです‼️😄。

(Translated by Google) A rooftop park available to citizens. There is an observation deck on the grassy field and tennis court. The playground equipment in the park is geared toward younger children, but it includes swings, slides, jungle gyms, and other general park playground equipment, making it a great place for children to play in a spacious area. Although it has been around for a long time, it is a little-known park that is not well known. However, the grass in the plaza is not mowed and can grow as long as you like. You can use binoculars for free at the observation deck, which is convenient, but the trees were growing and blocking the view of the binoculars. It is unfortunate that there are many places where management is not done properly. It is attractive as a park, so it is hoped that it will be maintained. (Original) 市民が利用できる屋上公園。芝生の広場とテニスコートに展望台があります。公園の遊具は幼児が遊ぶ低年齢の物ですが、ブランコに滑り台、ジャングルジムと、一般的な公園の遊具があり、広々とした場所で遊ばせるので喜ばれます。古くからある公園ですが、認知度は低いみたいで穴場な公園です。ただ、広場の芝地は刈り込みがされておらず延び放題。展望台には双眼鏡が無料で使えて便利ですが、雑木が伸びていて双眼鏡の視界が遮られていました。管理が行き届いていないのが散見されるところが残念なところです。公園としての魅力はあるので、整備が望まれます。

(Translated by Google) Visit with a manhole card. You will receive it at the management practice next to the tennis court, not at the building. I learned about this place for the first time on this visit. Is it a minor place with no one around except the people playing on the tennis courts? It's a waste. I think it would be good for families with small children as there is play equipment. You can view telescopes for free at the observation plaza. But...the trees are overgrown The view of Lake Biwa is not great. If you want to see Lake Biwa Nagisa Park is the best. (Original) マンホールカードで訪問。 建物ではなく、テニスコート横の管理練で頂きます。 この場所は今回の訪問で初めて知りました。 テニスコートでプレーをする人達以外誰も居なくてマイナーな場所なんでしょうか？勿体ないなぁ。 遊具もあって小さいお子さん連れには良いかと思います。 展望広場は無料で望遠鏡が見れます。 が……木々が生い茂り 琵琶湖の展望はイマイチ。 琵琶湖を眺めるなら なぎさ公園が最高です。

(Translated by Google) A park facility that makes use of the rooftop of the Water Reclamation Center. There is a tennis court, which is used by local players and also holds tennis classes. Unfortunately, the observation deck is currently closed. Although it's not that big, the grass in the park is long, and it's soft enough that even if a small child falls down, it won't be a problem (maybe it's just that they haven't kept up with the maintenance yet🤗). The parking lot isn't as big as the one on the left, so I guess it's a good place for tennis enthusiasts and nearby residents to walk to.🤔I think it's a good place for small children to play. (Original) 水再生センターの屋上を活かした公園施設。テニスコートが有り、市民プレイヤーに利用されテニス教室なども行なわれているようだ。展望台は現在閉鎖中、残念。そんなに広くはないのだが芝生公園は芝生の丈が長く、小さな子供が転んでも、安心できそうな柔らかさ具合です（単に手入れが追いついて無いだけかも知れないが🤗）。駐車場は左程広くないので、テニス愛好者と近隣の市民が歩いてくるぐらいには適した場所なのかな🤔小さな子供達が遊ぶには良い場所だと思います。

(Translated by Google) There were only people in the children's playground where there were no children, the telescope (free of charge) where Lake Biwa was difficult to see due to the trees, and the tennis court. This is a secret spot to relax. (Original) 子供がいない子供広場、琵琶湖が木で見えにくい望遠鏡(無料)、テニスコートのみ人がおられました。 ここはゆっくりするのには穴場ですね。

(Translated by Google) There is a tennis court and plaza on the roof of the sewage treatment facility. It's considerate of our lives, and it's also kind to the environment. I think this is a park typical of Shiga Prefecture. I wanted to go to the observation deck, but unfortunately it was closed. (Original) 汚水処理施設の屋上にテニスコートや広場がある。 私たちの生活のことを考えていて、そして環境にもやさしい。 滋賀県らしい公園だと思います。 展望台にも行きたかったのですが、封鎖されていたのが残念でした。

(Translated by Google) You can get a manhole card at the manager's office next to the tennis court. (Original) テニスコート横の管理人室にてマンホールカード貰えます。

I had to reshuffle our itinerary when I found out on arrival that this garden is closed on Mondays. As much as I dislike spontaneity—and with the Garden Museum of Hiei also closed on Wednesdays—it turned out to be worth it. The former Chikurin-in Temple was pure magic.

Nice temple to see the autumn leaves. The temple isn’t as crowded as the ones in Kyoto city. We have some freedom relaxing and chilling there

A small event venue for a cocktail or dinner. Very traditional Japanese garden can be seen

A hidden gem in Otsu area. Here you can visit the beautiful temple and its garden with a small fee. Inside the temple, they have prepared a table that reflects light which visitors can use it to take some beautiful photos.

This temple, located near the Hieizan Cable Station on the east side of Lake Biwa, is noted as a place worth visiting. The ancient Japanese garden is a wonderful artistic expression of three dimensional space. We can enjoy the changing seasons, including the "Snow-viewing lanterns". The fact that they are decorating the scenery of garden indicates that "Old Chikurin-In" should be visited in the winter when it snows. There is a teahouse nearby, so no shortage of food. Toilet available. Wheelchairs may be a bit difficult.

Highly photogenic former priest residence and garden. Costs 330 yen to enter and they seem to also have Kimono and Samurai costumes for hire as well. Quite a relaxing place to just sit and listen to the water.

Good to have a look, and photo taking, the entry fee is 330 yen only.

A Very classic site ever seen. Very friendly staff,good environmental circumstances ,and you can eat grilled fish that you get in the site. Good place for kids.

Too many people to be able to do anything. Some staff were rude - not even trying to speak in Japanese. Obviously, not very foreigner friendly.

Please let us fish for bass!

Considerably affordable and great fun for the family!

Ok

(Translated by Google) I can't believe I had no idea there was such a fun place nearby! ️Goldfish scooping, hook fishing, parent-child fishing, fish catching, and carp feeding are all there, though a little creepy... As the name Fisheries Center suggests, it's all about fish. But the grounds are spacious and there's no rush, so it was a great place to relax and unwind! ❗️My father had never fished or used bait before, and my 7-year-old daughter had never fished or even touched a fish, but with teamwork, we caught eight fish together and had a blast! ️It was a truly valuable experience for both her and me. The low barrier to entry is great, and even 🔰 can do it. The activities change depending on the season, but if you don't hate fish and water, it's great in the warmer months!❗ It seems to be a first-come, first-served system, so we weren't able to participate, but next time I'd like to try catching some sweetfish. My daughter said, "That was fun! Let's come again!" so we'll definitely be back, this time with a packed lunch! (Original) こんな楽しい場所が近くにあるのを知らなかったなんて❗️ ️金魚すくい、引っかけ釣り、親子で魚釣り、魚の掴み取り、鯉のエサやりはちょっとキモいけど…。水産センターの名前の通り魚しかない。けど、敷地がゆったりしていて何かに急かされる事もなく、とてもリラックスして遊べてのんびりできるいい場所だった❗️魚釣りをした事のない、練り餌もつけた事のない父親と、釣りをした事も魚を触った事もない７歳の娘だけど、チームワークで2人で８匹も釣れて大盛り上がりした‼️彼女も僕も、とても貴重ないい経験ができた。ハードルが低くて🔰でもできるのがいいね。 時期によって内容は変わるみたいだけど、魚と水が嫌いじゃなけりゃ暖かい時期はめちゃいい❗ 先着予約制みたいでできなかったけど、次は鮎の掴み取りしてみたいなー。 娘が「楽しかったな、また来よな」って言ってたから今度はお弁当持ってまた来る‼️

(Translated by Google) This idyllic and fun fisheries theme park is located near Lake Biwa. Its spacious grounds include a fishing pond and a corner where you can feed the carp, captivating visitors of all ages. Feeding the carp is a thrilling experience! The sight of the large carp swarming around, their mouths agape, is like a carpet of living water. Even small children were delighted. Enjoy a little taste of the outdoors in a laid-back atmosphere. (Original) 琵琶湖の近くにある、のどかで楽しい水産テーマパーク。広々とした敷地に釣り池や鯉のエサやり体験コーナーがあり、大人も子どもも夢中になります。 鯉のエサやりは迫力満点！大きな鯉が口をパクパクさせながら群がってくる光景は、まるで生きた水の絨毯。小さな子も大喜びでした。 のんびりした雰囲気の中で、ちょっとしたアウトドア気分が味わえます。

Not open today

(Translated by Google) It was the home of the Isome family, the leading leader of the Tonobara clan that controlled city government. Tennenzuetei is a tea room that is considered a place of scenic beauty. It would have been open only on Sundays, but It has not been released to the public recently because the person in charge of it seems not to be feeling well. (Original) 市政を司った殿原衆の筆頭党首である居初(いそめ)家の住まいで、 天然図画亭(てんねんずえてい)とは名勝とされる茶室のこと。 日曜のみ公開していたろうだが、 管理されている方の体調がすぐれないようで昨今は公開されていない。

(Translated by Google) I passed by it several times when going to Ukimido, but I was only able to visit it once. There is a tea room called Tennen Zugatei, and the garden is said to have been created in the late 17th century. (Original) 何度か浮御堂に行く際に前を通りましたが一度だけ見学することができました。天然図画亭という茶室があり、庭園は17世紀後半の作庭だそうです。

(Translated by Google) I couldn't enter due to timeout. Moss is nice. (Original) タイムアウトで入れませんでした。苔がいいですねぇ。

(Translated by Google) This is the residence of Mr. Isome, a member of the Katata Lake tribe. You can feel the pride of the Lake tribe in the tea room and garden. We did a location shoot for the Monday drama "Kousuke Kindaichi's Famous Mystery Series" here. (Original) 堅田の湖族の一人である、居初(いそめ)氏の邸宅。茶室と庭園に、湖族のプライドを感じますね。こちらで、「月曜ドラマ・金田一耕助の名推理シリーズ」のロケーション撮影をさせて頂きましたね。

(Translated by Google) Please contact us in advance for a tour. From historic buildings to gardens and views. It's worth a visit. (Original) 事前に、見学の連絡が要ります。 歴史的建物から、お庭、景色。 行ってみる、価値は有ります。

(Translated by Google) A rock garden with thick moss overlooking Lake Biwa The blooming camellia hedges and the view of the lake are beautiful in all seasons. (Original) 琵琶湖が一望できる分厚い苔が付いた石庭に 咲く椿の生垣、湖の見える四季が綺麗です。

Overbearing police presence, including telling you not to swim beyond the booies (it's not illegal), with an obnoxiously loud ten minute tannoy message three or four times a day. Plus you have to pay 500 yen to use your own BBQ. It's a PUBLIC BEACH.

Nice beach, I've been a few times and will go back again, the "sand" is more like small pebbles so it's a little uncomfortable on your feet

good place for family and friends 😚☺️

Free parking at the station, Shiga. Conveniently located near the station.

(Translated by Google) Looking for Lake Biwa where dogs and sups are welcome, come here. Parking fee 1200 yen Cooperative donation: 100 yen each for adults, elementary school students, and dogs. Bring in sup 1000 yen And reasonably priced. It was a pain to have to pay 2,000 yen for a pop-up tent, but there was no need because there was a pine forest. The water itself was clean and had no odor. Did a lot of the plants wash away after the rain? There weren't many people on weekdays, so it was fun to be able to see my dog's debut in Lake Biwa without any hassle. The dog was desperately swimming 🤣 only when returning to the shore. But I wonder if I put it in a little water halfway through? Did you enjoy it? The dog zone was far from the parking lot, so it was difficult to carry the sup on my back. It was managed by an old woman who was typical of Kansai women, and although it may be a personal preference, I personally had a good impression of her as she was clearly careful about people on jet skis. (Original) 犬もsupもOKの琵琶湖を探してコチラへ。 駐車場代1200円 協力金、大人も小学生も犬も100円ずつ sup持ち込み1000円 と、まあまあリーズナブル。 ポップアップテントで2000円取られるみたいなのは痛いけど、松林があるから不要でした。 水自体は綺麗で、臭くは無かったです。 雨の後で草木の流れた物が多かったかな？ 平日は人が少なく、ワンコの琵琶湖デビューがノンビリと出来て楽しかったです。 本犬は、岸に戻る時だけ必死に🤣泳いでました。 でも、途中からは少し水に入れてたかな？ 楽しんでくれたかな？ ワンコゾーンが駐車場場から遠いので、sup背負って歩くのだけが大変でした。 関西のオカンらしい、おばさま方が管理されていて、好みの別れる所かも知れませんが、ハッキリとジェットスキーの人に注意してたりして、個人的には好印象でした。

(Translated by Google) First of all, it's a safe place to enjoy. There are buoys quite close to the shore to prevent people from going too deep. The lifeguards will also quickly point out any problems. It was a great place to safely observe the fish and practice snorkeling for my son. As you'd expect from Lake Biwa, we saw lots of small bass. (Original) まず第一に安全に楽しめます。深いところに行けないようにブイがわりと手前にあります。また監視の方が何か問題あればすぐ指摘してくれます。安全に魚を観察できて息子のシュノーケルの練習にも良かったです。さすが琵琶湖、小バスがたくさん見えました。

(Translated by Google) There is a resort apartment nearby, so I go there many times every summer. The water is clean and clear, and there aren't many people, so you can sometimes enjoy it as if you're renting it out for yourself. I'm grateful that dogs are allowed. However, it is true that the information here is difficult to understand even if you look at it online. If you search online, you will find information that it is ``free,'' but when you go there, you will be charged a fee for tents, etc., and there are many complaints in the reviews. Matsunoura Swimming Pool is basically free of charge, but some of it is managed as private land and there are fees for tents, BBQs, etc. This is natural since we are allowed to use private land, but there is no indication of where the paid section ends, so it is definitely not obvious to first-time visitors. I think this is a matter of prefectural management. BBQ and tents are free outside the area. At my house, you can always pitch a tent for free (however, after the coronavirus, BBQs are prohibited and police officers are patrolling every now and then to make sure). P.S.: From 2024, the lakeshore behind Hotel Matsunoura Bettei will become a paid jurisdiction. Personally, I'm very happy because the buoys have been installed, so the boats and jet skis of idiots who lack good manners and common sense, which increase every year, can no longer dock. However, outside the area, noise pollution idiots who play loud and lame music continue to pop up one after another, which is a problem. If it's too loud, the police can only warn you, so as soon as the police leave, the noise returns. I wonder if it can be considered as interference with Matsunoura Bettei's business. Addendum: When I went back two weeks after it became a paid service, it was now free (lol) I wonder if they complained about it? As of 2024, the business period will extend to the end of September. (Original) 近所にリゾートマンションがあるので毎年夏は何度も行ってます。水も綺麗で透き通っており、人も少ないので時には貸し切り感覚で楽しめるときも。犬連れOKなのでありがたいです。 ただ、ここの情報はネットで見ても分かりにくいのは事実です。ネットで検索すると「無料」の情報が出ますが、行ってみたらテント等で料金を取られるため、クチコミに文句が多く見られます。松ノ浦水泳場は基本的に無料ですが、一部が私有地で管理されておりその場所ではテント、ＢＢＱ等で料金が取られます。私有地を使わせてもらうのだから当然の話ですが、どこにも「どこからどこまでは有料区間」という区切りが示されていないので間違いなく一見さんには分かりません。コレは県の管理の問題だと思います。 区域外ではBBQもテントも無料です。我が家はいつでも無料でテント張ってますよ（ただしコロナ後はBBQは禁止になってたまに警察官が注意しに見回ってます）。 追記：2024年からホテル松の浦別邸の裏側の湖岸は有料管轄区域になりました。ブイが設置されたので年々増えるマナーの悪い常識が欠け落ちた馬鹿どものボートやジェットスキーが接岸できなくなったので個人的には大歓迎です。ただ区域外では爆音でダサい音楽かける騒音公害のアホウは相変わらず次から次へと湧いてくるのが困りものです。騒音だと警官も注意しかできないので、警官がいなくなるとすぐまた騒音に戻ります。松の浦別邸の営業妨害ってことにできんのかな 。 更に追記：有料になった２週間後に再訪したら無料になってました（笑）文句でも言われたのかな？ 2024年の時点では営業期間が9月いっぱいに伸びてます。

(Translated by Google) 4 tennis courts, baseball field, covered square, free parking. Perfect for sports. (Original) テニスコート４面、野球グラウンド、屋根つき広場、無料パーキング。スポーツに最適。

(Translated by Google) I used it for tennis. The court is beautiful, but there is no shade on the court side. The restroom next to the court and the women's restroom were only Japanese style💦 Until 16:45, there are two clean shower rooms for men and women in the administration building. I don't think there was any shampoo etc. The receptionist is a nice person. (Original) テニスで使用しました。きれいなコートですが、コートサイドに日陰はありません。 コート横のトイレ、女子トイレは和式だけでした💦 16:45までですが、管理棟にきれいなシャワールームが男女それぞれ２個あります。 シャンプー等はなかったように思います😊 受付の方は感じの良い方です

(Translated by Google) It seems that you can use the multi-purpose space such as the ground, tennis court 🎾, and covered gateball for a fee, but the parking lot with water, toilets, and vending machines is free, so it's a perfect place for small children and dogs to play or take a walk! The family dog ​​can also be found relaxing on the well-maintained lawn. It looks like it's being used with good manners and I'd like to come back again. (Original) グラウンド・テニスコート🎾・屋根付きゲートボール等の多目的広場は有料で利用出来るみたいですが　水道・トイレ・自販機の有る駐車場は無料なので小さな子供やワンちゃんの遊びや散歩にもってこいの場所ですね！手入れの行き届いた芝生の上では家のワンコも良く寝そべって居ます。マナー良く利用されているようでまた来たくなりますね。

(Translated by Google) There is no sunshade, so in summer it can feel like hell. The ground is flat and leveled, so it feels very good to use, but the negative point is that there is no water supply or power supply inside the ground. I am very grateful that there is a convenience store nearby. (Original) 日除けが無いので、夏は地獄の様な灼熱を味わえます。 地面は平坦で整地されており、使用感は非常に良いですが、グラウンド内には、水道や電源等、無い事がマイナス点ですね。 近くにコンビニがあるのは非常に有り難いです。

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is large and easy to park. Tennis courts have good drainage. It's a little sandy though... The tennis court has benches but no shade, so some people bring their own tarp tents. (Original) 駐車場は広く止めやすい。 テニスコートは水はけが良い。少し砂が多いけど… テニスコートはベンチは有るけど､日よけがないので､自前でタープテントを持って来ている人がいる。

(Translated by Google) We use tennis courts and parks, and they are clean and easy to use. When the field is used for baseball or soccer, the parking lot may be full, so I think you need to be careful about that. (Original) テニスコートや公園を使用しますが，きれいですし使いやすいです。 野球やサッカーでグラウンドが使われていると，駐車場が満杯になっていることがあるので，その点だけ注意が必要かと思います。

(Translated by Google) The lawn is well maintained and the restrooms are clean considering it is a public facility. There is a large parking space, so it may be inconvenient if you don't have a car, but children can play safely. (Original) 芝生もキレイにお手入れされていて、トイレも公共施設の割にはキレイです。駐車スペースも広くて、車でないと不便かもですが子どもも安心して遊べます

(Translated by Google) It's quiet. It's relaxing! (Original) 静かです。のんびりです!

(Translated by Google) A wonderful garden (Original) 素晴らしい名庭