Lake Biwa Museum Adimission in Shiga

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Lake Biwa Museum: 1091 Shimonogumo-cho, Kusatsu, Shiga
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  • The theme is "The lake and its people," focusing on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake and one of the world's rare ancient lakes.
  • Come see exhibits covering geological history, the environment, and our lives!
  • One of Japan's largest freshwater aquariums, exhibiting creatures that inhabit the lake and other lake organisms.

What to expect

Please present your voucher on a smartphone or other device with internet access. To access your pre-booked voucher, log in to the Klook app/website and click “View Voucher” in your booking record. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake and home to over 2,000 species, including unique species that cannot be seen anywhere else. The Lake Biwa Museum showcases the formation and history of the lake, the animals that have inhabited the area, the history of the 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 has one of the largest freshwater aquariums in Japan, covering approximately 2,000 square meters. In particular, the large tunnel aquarium gives visitors the feeling of being on the bottom of the lake. The museum also has a room for “exploration and discovery,” equipped with microscopes and offering the opportunity to observe and touch many biological, geological, and cultural specimens.

Half-Body, Half-Bone Tsudansky Elephant
Be sure to check out the museum's centerpiece: the half-skeletonized, half-fleshed Zdansky Elephant!
Exhibits at the Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga Prefecture
This is a gathering place for museum curators and local residents who study Lake Biwa, providing an opportunity for exchange.
Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga Prefecture
Exterior view of the Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum Exterior
Located on the Karasuma Peninsula, which juts out into Lake Biwa, this museum allows you to learn about "Lake Biwa."
Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum Exhibition Area
With an exhibition space of approximately 2,000 square meters, it is one of the largest freshwater creature exhibits in Japan.
Baikal seal
This unique national museum features an aquarium exhibit where you can observe aquatic life in the lake.

Good to know

Important Notes

  • You can view your voucher by logging into the Klook app/website, tapping "Account," then "Bookings," and selecting "View Voucher."
  • You will not be able to use the voucher if you cannot present it to the local staff on your smartphone or other device on the day of use.
  • Please note that the URL to display the voucher must be presented on a smartphone or other device with internet access, and may not be accessible in locations without WiFi.
  • When entering the facility, the facility staff must operate the e-voucher. Please note that if you operate it incorrectly yourself, the ticket will be invalidated and you will not be able to enter.

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