Lake Biwa Museum
草津市, Shiga
Address: 1091 Oroshimo, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0001, Japan
Located in Kusatsu, Shiga, Lake Biwa Museum is a large museum themed on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. It brings together freshwater life, the lake's history, and the relationship between people and water, so it works well for both sightseeing and learning-focused visits.
- A museum dedicated to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake
- One of Japan's largest freshwater aquarium displays
- A tunnel tank and Baikal seals
- Tree-top trail and hands-on exhibits
- Admission
- Adult ¥840 / Child Free
- Hours
- 9:30–17:00 (last admission 16:00)
- Access
- About 25 minutes by bus from JR Kusatsu Station West Exit. By car, it is about 30 minutes from the Ritto Interchange on the Meishin Expressway. Parking is available on site.
