Public holidays: 09:30 to 17:00





Lake Biwa Museum Adimission in Shiga
Packages
Overseas Permanent Exhibition Ticket

- Admission is free for individuals under 18 years of age, including elementary, middle, and high school students; those with a disability certificate; and Shiga Prefecture residents aged 65 and over.
- The aquatic exhibition room will be partially reopened from May 9, 2023. Please note that some tanks, including the damaged giant catfish tank (such as the cylindrical ayu tank and the tunnel tank), are currently undergoing safety inspections with the water drained and are therefore not available for viewing.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons, complimentary tickets, discounts, etc.
- This ticket does not shorten waiting times.
- In the event of stormy weather, we may suspend operations. In such cases, we cannot compensate for travel expenses to the site.
- Pets are not permitted. (Excluding guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs)
- We cannot hold your luggage.
- To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, some exhibits are temporarily closed and infectious disease control measures are being implemented within the facility. Please check the official website for details.
- Some of the aquariums in the aquatic exhibition room (such as the Biwa Giant Catfish tank and the Koayu tank) are closed.
- The voucher is valid for 90 day(s) from the participation date. It expires at 23:59 on the last day
- Present your mobile voucher
- You can view your voucher by logging into the Klook app/website, tapping "Bookings" from "Account," and then tapping "View Voucher."
- If you cannot present your voucher to the local staff on the day of use on a smartphone or other device, you will not be able to use the service.
- Tickets are not available for November 16th (Sat) and 17th (Sun), 2024. If you wish to view the special exhibition, please purchase tickets at the counter.
- Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga Prefecture
- 1091 Shimomono-cho, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0001
- Please refer to the Map for assistance
- By train: Take the Ohmi Railway bus bound for the Lake Biwa Museum (approx. 25 minutes) from bus stop #2 at the West Exit of JR Biwako Line "Kusatsu Station," get off at "Lake Biwa Museum," and walk immediately.
- By car: Approximately 30 minutes from Meishin Expressway "Ritto IC"
- By car: Approximately 35 minutes from the Meishin Expressway "Seta-Nishi IC" or the Shin-Meishin Expressway "Kusatsu-Tanokami IC"
Reviews
Guide
- The theme of "Lakes and People" centers around Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake and one of the world's rare ancient lakes.
- Explore exhibits covering geological history, the environment, and our daily lives!
- It is one of Japan's largest freshwater aquariums, exhibiting creatures living in the lake and other lakes.
Please present your voucher on a device with internet access, such as a smartphone. To view your reserved voucher, log in to the Klook app/website and click “View Voucher” from your booking record. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, home to over 2,000 species of organisms, including endemic species found nowhere else. The Lake Biwa Museum showcases the lake’s formation and history, the animals that inhabited the region, the history of people around the lake, and the connection between modern people and the lake. In addition to three exhibition rooms covering geological history, human history, and nature related to our lives, the museum also features one of Japan’s largest freshwater aquariums, spanning approximately 2,000 square meters. The particularly large tunnel aquarium gives visitors the sensation of being at the bottom of the lake. The museum also has a “Discovery and Exploration” room equipped with microscopes, offering opportunities to observe and touch many biological, geological, and cultural specimens.
Things to note
Important Notes
- To view your voucher, log in to the Klook app/website, tap "Account," then "Bookings," and then "View Voucher."
- You will not be able to use the service if you cannot present your voucher on a smartphone or other device to the local staff on the day of use.
- Please note that the URL to display the voucher must be presented on a smartphone or other device with an internet connection, and may not be accessible in locations without Wi-Fi.
- When entering the facility, the facility staff must operate the electronic voucher. Please be aware that if you accidentally operate it yourself, the ticket will become invalid and you will not be able to enter.
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Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum

Guidebook
- The theme of "Lakes and People" centers around Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake and one of the world's rare ancient lakes.
- Explore exhibits covering geological history, the environment, and our daily lives!
- It is one of Japan's largest freshwater aquariums, exhibiting creatures living in the lake and other lakes.
Please present your voucher on a device with internet access, such as a smartphone. To view your reserved voucher, log in to the Klook app/website and click “View Voucher” from your booking record. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, home to over 2,000 species of organisms, including endemic species found nowhere else. The Lake Biwa Museum showcases the lake’s formation and history, the animals that inhabited the region, the history of people around the lake, and the connection between modern people and the lake. In addition to three exhibition rooms covering geological history, human history, and nature related to our lives, the museum also features one of Japan’s largest freshwater aquariums, spanning approximately 2,000 square meters. The particularly large tunnel aquarium gives visitors the sensation of being at the bottom of the lake. The museum also has a “Discovery and Exploration” room equipped with microscopes, offering opportunities to observe and touch many biological, geological, and cultural specimens.
Things to note
- To view your voucher, log in to the Klook app/website, tap "Account," then "Bookings," and then "View Voucher."
- You will not be able to use the service if you cannot present your voucher on a smartphone or other device to the local staff on the day of use.
- Please note that the URL to display the voucher must be presented on a smartphone or other device with an internet connection, and may not be accessible in locations without Wi-Fi.
- When entering the facility, the facility staff must operate the electronic voucher. Please be aware that if you accidentally operate it yourself, the ticket will become invalid and you will not be able to enter.