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How to get fromShiga to Biwako Valleyby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shiga to Biwako Valley by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kamisakaemachi to Keihanyamashinatrain train [98235] Keihan Keishin
    2. Take the train from Yamashina to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 1m
    ¥2,653–3,331

  2. Drive 28.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ōtsu to Biwako Valleycar car 28.5 km
    35 min
    ¥495–715

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ōtsu to Biwako Valleytaxi taxi 28.5 km
    35 min
    ¥10,000–13,000

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  • Distance: 39.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

You can take a train from Kamisakaemachi to Biwako Valley via Keihanyamashina, Yamashina, and Shiga in around 1h 1m.

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