Biwako Valley Ropeway — Attraction in Otsu

This ropeway has beautiful surroundings, and gorgeous views on the way up to the top. Depending on when you arrive, you may have a few minutes waiting for the ride up, as it runs every 30 minutes. The ascent and descent is very quick, so please be warned if you are a little scared of heights. The carriage you ride in is very large, and can accommodate many people. But due to the speed, the carriage can sway a little as it traverses over the supports. So if you are a little scared, then I recommend riding in the middle, and let the many people hide the view out the windows. This ropeway is the most expensive one I have ridden so far. However the carriage is clean and large, with plenty of...

Went on a Saturday. Not really a good place for first time skiers or snowboarders. The Beginner course was crowded, not enough room to practice, too flat. But my gf and I moved onto the Alpine Beginner course which has less beginners, more room to practice and steep enough to get momentum.

Rental clothes are almost all very colorful, snowboard boots and board quality are really good.

Food is around ¥1200 for curry or noodles. I recommend bringing rice balls or cup ramen and sharing a plate between two people.

I’m sure this place is fun for intermediated and advanced skiers and snowboarders.

The weather was overcast so we couldn’t...

Amazing place to visit. 20 out of 10.

The cable rides are so fun! If you come during the summer, the temperature up the mountains are so much cooler.

The interactive games are suitable for adults and children. A coffee shop is available at the top of the cable rides. Be sure to try their cold chocolate drink, the raw chocolate taste is so refreshing! Their donuts are also so tasty!😋 Don’t try the matcha cold drink though, it’s tastes funky. And their zip line activity is not as fun as they market it to be. It’s expensive and only lasts for 10 seconds.

Overall, do come to this spot. You...