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How to get fromLake Biwa to Biwako Valleyby ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Biwako Valley by ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Chikubu Island to Imazu portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Omiimazu to Shigatrain train [22946] JR Kosei
    1h 26m

  2. Drive 31 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imazu port to Biwako Valleycar car 31 km
    34 min
    ¥539–778

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imazu port to Biwako Valleytaxi taxi 31 km
    34 min
    ¥13,000–16,000

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  • Distance: 40.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Lake Biwa to Biwako Valley. However, you can take the ferry to Imazu port, walk to Omiimazu, take the train to Shiga, then take the taxi to Biwako Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Imazu port to Biwako Valley in around 34 min.

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