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New Scenic Attraction ”Biwako Terrace Sky Bridge” Grand Opening on September 14!
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Biwako Valley is one of the Kansai region’s premier mountain resorts, located just about one hour from Kyoto and offering spectacular panoramic views of Lake Biwa. Set among mountains rising over 1,100 meters, the resort provides year-round opportunities to enjoy breathtaking scenery and nature-based activities. Opened in autumn 2026, the Sky Bridge is a 220-meter-long, single-span pedestrian suspension bridge, renowned as one of the longest of its kind in Japan. It offers visitors a thrilling sense of openness, surrounded by the sky, lake, and mountains. During the winter season from December to March, the resort attracts large numbers of visitors for skiing, snowboarding, and snow-viewing experiences.
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1
- Maximum Capacity
- Not Set
- Participation Restrictions
- Not Set
- Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Closed from Nov. 24 to Dec. 17, 2026, and from Mar. 23 to mid-April 2027
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 9:00〜17:00
- Required Time
- 2~3hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Universal accessibility
- Biwako Valley is equipped with accessibility features such as the ropeway, accessible restrooms, and ramps, allowing wheelchair users to enjoy the spectacular views from the mountaintop area. However, due to the nature of a mountain resort, some areas still have steep slopes and level differences, and the facility is not completely barrier-free.
- Parking
- 1,700
- Related websites
- https://www.biwako-valley.com/green/
- YouTube
- https://youtu.be/FgQtROHB__0
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
