[2025 Takashima Attraction] Travel Guide for Kaizu Osaki (Updated Apr)

Kaizu Osaki near Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture. This is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. There is a row of cherry blossom trees along the shore of Lake Biwa for about 4km. It is a popular tourist spot, and when I went there, a shuttle bus was running from the temporary parking lot. If you take a boat, you can see the cherry blossoms from the boat, so it is recommended. Address: Kaizu, Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture #Flower viewing spot

We decided on a cherry blossom-chasing trip at the last minute, and originally expected to miss the cherry blossoms in Kyoto, so we decided to go to Shiga Prefecture, north of Kyoto. Just in time for the cherry blossoms to be in full bloom and a sunny day! If you have friends coming to Kansai these days, you can consider coming and have a look. It only takes two stops from Kyoto! After getting off at Otsu Station, walk towards Miidera. 📸Photo taking spots (taken on 2025.4.12): 1️⃣ Kawaguchi Park: Swing under the cherry trees and see a beautiful clock. 2️⃣ Lake Biwa Canal: Layer upon layer of cherry blossoms! 3️⃣ Mii Temple: 🎫600 yen The famous moon-viewing stage requires advance reservations, 3,000 yen for 5 minutes, and a group is limited to 6 people. Because the appointment was fully booked very early, I could only shoot from the side. Go up one more platform and you can overlook the cherry blossom sea view! On the way back, I was able to take pictures of the train passing by near Miidera Station, as well as the slide and picnic scene under the cherry trees. It was really beautiful! In addition, Shiga's Kaizu Osaki is fully bloomed on the weekend, it's worth a try!

Kaizu Osaki is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Shiga Prefecture. It is relatively empty in the morning, so you can enjoy the view at your leisure. Please be careful as it is a one-way street. You can park your car near the shrine! You can also visit from a boat, and the time and price vary, so please compare prices. It costs about 2,000 to 3,500 yen. It takes about an hour. The cherry blossoms that stretch for kilometers are the most beautiful in early April. There was also a festival in the park near Nagahara Station on April 7th. Beer, yakitori, yakisoba, takoyaki, etc. were sold at low prices. #tourism #shigaprefecturetourism #famouscherryblossomspot

When I come to Japan, I should at least see the cherry blossoms. Even if I am alone, I have to go. Of course, with other partners, it was still unpleasant. Finally, everyone went together and arrived at the destination. It was really worth it. Haijin Osaki Sakura Avenue: Kyoto Station - JR Lake West Line - Makino Cranes (Special attention, trains may go back at any time, as long as you hear a bunch of Japanese broadcasts, the trainers exchange, you must get off If you want to transfer to the same station or go to other stations to transfer, remember your direction of the wilderness.) We have transferred in Zhihe, Omi, and Omi-jinjin. Pure Japanese broadcast, without any electronic screen, almost completely abandoned. Departing at 9:30 in the morning, we arrived only around 2:30. rushing all the way, finally arrived at the Makino crane - Haijin Osaki. When you are out of the station, be sure to rent a bicycle. It takes at least half an hour to walk, super far. The bicycle is 500 yen once, which is equivalent to 30 yuan a day. It can be said that I saw the cheapest transportation in Japan. Riding a bicycle, chasing cherry blossoms, feeling of youth, coming back.