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Highlights
- Lake Biwa Museum showcases the natural environment, history, and culture surrounding Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake.
- Observe freshwater species up close, including rare and endemic fish.
- Combines indoor exhibits with lakeside views, ideal for capturing nature and culture.
- Learn about local crafts, traditional fishing, and environmental conservation of the Biwa region.
Your Experience
Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;1091 Shimomono-cho, Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa Museum;Time of use;09:30~17:00(Last entry at 4:00 PM);Business hours may be subject to change. Please check the official website in advance: https://www.biwahaku.jp/
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Lake Biwa Museum Permanent exhibition ticketStudent
- Other than the above-mentioned
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Must Know
- Closed on Mondays (open on holidays).
- For details, please visit the official website.
- To prevent the spread of infections, certain exhibits have been temporarily suspended, and preventive measures have been implemented throughout the facility
- Starting January 1, 2025, individuals under 18 years old (including high school students) can visit the permanent exhibition for free.
- · In case of bad weather, we may have to cancel the activity
- Some aquarium tanks (such as the Lake Biwa giant catfish tank and the red catfish tank) in the exhibition rooms are currently closed
- Cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes, coupons, or discounts.
- Please confirm before purchase.
- Free admission for those under 18 years old (including elementary, junior high, and high school students, individuals with disability IDs, and Shiga Prefecture residents aged 65 and above).
- Under such circumstances, we will not be able to compensate for transportation costs to the activity location.
- Non-refundable
- Please show the ticket screen at the entrance.
- This ticket does not reduce wait time.
- No pets allowed (except for guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing assistance dogs).
Ticket Delivery
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无需取票，凭电子凭证直接验证使用
使用地址：滋贺县草津市下物町1091 琵琶湖博物馆
使用时间：09:30~17:00(最终入场时间为16:00)
补充说明：营业时间可能会有所调整，请提前于官网确认：https://www.biwahaku.jp/
Present your E-voucher for direct verification and access.
Cancellation Policy
No Cancellation and Non-refundable
Please note that the booking cannot be canceled once it is confirmed. The selected date and time cannot be modified after booking.
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Booking FAQs
Non-refundable. Please confirm before purchase.
• Cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes, coupons, or discounts.
• This ticket does not reduce wait time.
· In case of bad weather, we may have to cancel the activity. Under such circumstances, we will not be able to compensate for transportation costs to the activity location.
No pets allowed (except for guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing assistance dogs).
Free admission for those under 18 years old (including elementary, junior high, and high school students, individuals with disability IDs, and Shiga Prefecture residents aged 65 and above).
Closed on Mondays (open on holidays).
Please show the ticket screen at the entrance.
*Some aquarium tanks (such as the Lake Biwa giant catfish tank and the red catfish tank) in the exhibition rooms are currently closed. To prevent the spread of infections, certain exhibits have been temporarily suspended, and preventive measures have been implemented throughout the facility. For details, please visit the official website.
Starting January 1, 2025, individuals under 18 years old (including high school students) can visit the permanent exhibition for free.
Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access.
Location of use
1091 Shimomono-cho, Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa Museum
Time of use
09:30~17:00(Last entry at 4:00 PM)
Business hours may be subject to change. Please check the official website in advance: https://www.biwahaku.jp/
No Cancellation and Non-refundable
Please note that the booking cannot be canceled once it is confirmed.<br/>The selected date and time cannot be modified after booking.
Open on Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:00pm<br>Closed on Mon
At Redemption Counter Present your E-voucher for direct verification and access. 无需取票，凭电子凭证直接验证使用 使用地址：滋贺县草津市下物町1091 琵琶湖博物馆 补充说明：营业时间可能会有所调整，请提前于官网确认：https://www.biwahaku.jp/ Show Mobile Ticket 使用时间：09:30~17:00(最终入场时间为16:00)