Guide to the Karasuma Peninsula


Attractions

1. Lake Biwa Museum.
2. Mizunomori. Aquatic botanical gardens. www.seibu-la.co.jp/mizunomori (external site, in Japanese).
3. Boat trips to Otsu, ticket office (summer only).

Shopping and restaurants

1. Lake Biwa Museum. The Museum has a gift shop and a restaurant, Nio-no-umi.
2. Mizunomori (external site in Japanese). Aquatic botanical gardens.
4. Green Plaza Karasuma (external site, in Japanese) and Rock Bay Garden (external site, in Japanese). Souvenirs, local produce, strawberry picking, cafe, noodle bar and restaurant.

Open Spaces

5. Multi-purpose square. An open expanse of grass, for relaxation and recreation. This area is sometimes used as a venue for events.

6. Quay. During the summer months, boats can be caught here to Otsu.

7. Karasuma Memorial Park. Contains a collection of stone sculptures.

Parking

8. Lake Biwa Museum, car park and coach park. For general visitors.
9. Lake Biwa Museum, parking for people with disabilities.
10. Lake Biwa Museum, bicycle parking.
2. Mizunomori. Aquatic botanical gardens. www.seibu-la.co.jp/mizunomori (external site, in Japanese).