Biwako Valley Terrace
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びわ湖バレイテラス
A mountain-top infinity terrace 1,100 meters above Lake Biwa with panoramic views and Adirondack lounges.
Biwako Valley Terrace sits atop Mount Uchimi at 1,108 meters, reached by a dramatic ropeway that soars over the mountainside. The summit features designer wood-deck terraces with infinity-edge water features that blend into Lake Biwa's horizon below. The Cafe 360 serves local specialties with panoramic views, and winter transforms the mountain into Kansai's premier ski area.
Buy the ropeway ticket online in advance. Walk-up waits can exceed 60 minutes on weekends. The North Terrace is less crowded than the main Grand Terrace.
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