Miyagahama Beach — Local services in Omihachiman

Visited July 29th 2025. If you have no car, you can go by bus from Omihachiman station. However, there is only one bus going there at 9:30 and one bus coming back at 16:20 and the bus doesn’t work on weekends and public holidays which is not convenient. The beach itself is wonderful. The best I have seen on Biwako so far. It is clean, the grass is neatly trimmed, the water is so clear, the allowed swimming area is big and stretches more than in other beaches, the toilet and shower room are convenient. There is a life guard most of the time, no boats or jet ski is allowed, and no BBQ allowed. I enjoyed a peaceful day with family and friends without any noise or inconvenience. Remember to bring coins for the shower room. It costs 200 yen for 3 minutes. There are also lockers inside the shower room which is good for keeping your valuables while you swim. I don’t remember how much the lockers cost. The beach is open from July 19th till August 24th from...

9/7/2025 morning at 10am Visit this beach (Shingaicho, Hikone, Shiga 521-1136, Japan). Quiet beach with a resort running that may provide a place to rest. No shower and changing room. But there is a toilet near the resort that you may change your swiw suit. The water is clear and go far a bit you will experience a depth with plenty of water plant. There is also a tree shade you can hide from the sun. Today is a non-peak season so almost no one there. I am lucky to see a...

Wonderful! It is the start of autumn, and the day was pleasant. The park near the beach had many places to sit and relax. The beach was clean, and the water level was shallow, so we could go inside water and swim as well. It's a great spot to enjoy boating, kayaking, etc. Sunset...