[Shiga] Introducing the largest bridge across Lake Biwa! Lake Biwa Bridge

The Lake Biwa Bridge🌉 in Shiga Prefecture is a 1,350m bridge that spans between Imahama in Moriyama City and Katata in Otsu City, and was opened in 1964. The northern half of the bridge is called "Kita-ko" (northern lake) and the southern half is called "Nan-ko" (southern lake), and the bridge is designed to allow boats to pass under the girders. It can be crossed not only by car, but also on foot🚶 and by bicycle🚲, and is also known as a spot for Biwaichi, a cycling tour around Lake Biwa. In addition, on the Katata side, there is the roadside station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza, which has an observation deck from which you can see the Lake Biwa Bridge, and sells many local specialties, making it a tourist base. 📌Lake Biwa Bridge 📌1-1 Imakatada 3-chome, Otsu City, 520-0241 📌About 5 minutes by car from Katata Station on the JR Kosei Line 📌Famous rating: ★★★★☆ #Domestic travel #Shiga Prefecture #Shiga #Lake Biwa Bridge #Lake Biwa #Roadside station #Biwaichi #Lake