O’PAL Nature &
Experience Activities
O'PAL is located in Shiga Prefecture, on the shores of Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa.
We offer a wide range of activities, so whether your preference be kayaking or cycling,
cultural experiences or paddleboarding, we've got you covered!
Blessed with abundant nature, culture, history, and more,
let us show you everything Lake Biwa and Shiga have to offer!
Our recommendations
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Water Activities- Otsu, Shiga | Lake Biwa Adventure KAYAK! (2 hour kayak tour)
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Sat. March 22nd - Sun. November 30th, 2025
Set your destination and explore Lake Biwa! Just 20 min. from JR Kyoto Station!
- Kayak
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Water Activities- 【Otsu, Shiga】Lake Biwa Beginner’s Kayaking Tour
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Sat. March 22nd - Sun. November 30th, 2025
Recommended for those who want to experience Shiga's claim to fame, Lake Biwa, via kayak!
Take in the spectacular scenery in and around Japan's largest lake.
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Water Activities- 【Otsu, Shiga】Lake Biwa Beginner SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Tour
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Sat. March 22nd - Sun. November 30th, 2025
Find your balance and glide over Lake Biwa! Even falling is fun!
It is our wish that everyone who visits O'PAL has the opportunity to explore and discover the abundant nature and wonder of Lake Biwa
and its surrounding areas through our many activities.
We hope you find an activity you love!
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- Reception
- Please check in here.
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- Men's and Women's Locker Rooms
- Our locker rooms are clean and spacious.
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- Men's and Women's Shower Rooms
- Clean and comfortable private hot showers available.
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- Vanity
- Easily fix makeup after getting wet.
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- Pool
- Available for use at any time during business hours before or after your experience.
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- Water swing
- A popular spot and great place for pictures!
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- Terrace
- Tables and chairs available for resting in the shade.
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- Pier
- Enjoy a different view in every season.
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- Parking lot
- Can accommodate up to 120 vehicles.
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- Deck
- A wide, open deck where you can enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Biwa.
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- Lakeshore
- Lake activities depart from here!
O'PAL activities offer a unique blend of nature and culture. Visitors can experience nature through water activities such as kayaking or SUP on Lake Biwa, in addition to culture and history by cycling through rice fields and mountains of the local areas, or trekking through the abundant nature and history of Mt. Hiei.
Experience
something special!
- Address
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O'PAL OPTEX Co., Ltd.
5-265-1 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
〒520-0101
- TEL
- 077-579-7111
- Closed
- Thursdays(Closed Wed. & Thurs. January - February. Open every day during summer.)
- Access
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■By car
15 min. via Meishin Kyoto Higashi IC; 5 min. via Kosei Bypass Ogi Ogoto IC.
■By train
20 min. via JR Kosei Line from JR Kyoto Station (get off at Ogoto Onsen Station).
Approx. 12 min walk from station.
*Please use a local train. Rapid Express trains do not stop at Ogoto Onsen Station.
We post about our activities, tour courses, local attractions and events!
Give us a follow!
@opalbiwako
Check out our Instagram for more information on our lake activities as well as various attractions around Lake Biwa.
@opal_cycling
Check out our cycling Instagram for information on cycling tours, local attractions, and recommended cycling courses!