You can enjoy the lake view, buy local rice products and souvenirs, and grab some snacks like ice cream. The observation deck on the second floor has a great view. Parking is easy, so it's a perfect spot to take a break during your trip!
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Michi-no-Eki Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza
Wall-to-wall foods and curious traditional crafts from Shiga at this roadside station.
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Located at the western end of the Biwako Ohashi Bridge, this roadside station is an ideal spot to take a break during your trip. In addition to a farmers’ market, visitors inside will also find a restaurant, souvenir shop, and tourist information center. If you can’t get enough of the views, head over to the restaurant and balcony terrace for a lookout over the bridge and Lake Biwa.
For fresh bites, head to the Oishiya Ureshiya farmer’s market for fresh produce and processed goods delivered daily from local growers in Shiga. Popular items include “Omi-mai” rice, seasonal vegetables, and ready-to-take-home products such as simmered Omi beef (shigureni) and curry. Handcrafted goods like Takashima canvas and Shigaraki ware in Lake Biwa’s signature blue are also available.
The restaurant serves local specialties such as set meals with Omi beef and rice bowls topped with rainbow trout caught in Shiga. Light snacks like Omi beef croquettes and soft-serve ice cream are also available to pair with your next pause, gazing out over Lake Biwa.
Highlights
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A conveniently located roadside station right next to the Biwako Ohashi Bridge.
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Features a farmers’ market, restaurant, and souvenir shop offering local specialties.
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From the restaurant and observation deck, visitors can enjoy views of Lake Biwa.
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A roadside station standing on the west side of the Biwako Ohashi Bridge
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Freshly harvested vegetables lined up each morning
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Shigaraki ware in “Lake Biwa Blue,” a popular souvenir
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The “Omi Beef Rice Set Meal,” featuring Omi beef and Koshihikari rice from Shiga
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A balcony with views overlooking Lake Biwa
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A 2nd-floor information corner providing sightseeing details
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are brochures or information signs available in foreign languages? If so, which languages?
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Yes. The restaurant’s ticket machine supports English, Chinese, and Korean. Restroom guidance is available in Chinese and Korean.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
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No, we don't.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, in designated outdoor areas.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 道の駅 びわ湖大橋米プラザ
- Postal Code
- 520-0241
- Address
- 3-1-1 Imakatata, Otsu City, Shiga
- Telephone
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077-574-6161 (Direct sales shop)
077-572-0510 (Restaurant・Souvenir shop)
077-572-0504 (Information・Resting area) - Closed
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Direct sales shop from December 31th to January 3rd, Restaurant・Souvenir shop Open every day
Information・Resting area December 31th, January 1st - Business Hours
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Direct sales shop・Souvenir shop：From April to November・March 9:00am - 6:00pm, From December to February 9:00apm - 5:00pm
Restaurant：From April to November・March 9:00am - 5:30pm, From December to February 9:00am - 5:00pm
Information・Resting area 9:00am - 5:00pm - Access
- About 5 minutes by car from JR Katata Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)