Roadside Station Shiotsu Kaido Village of Ajikama

Located in the northernmost part of Lake Biwa along the Shiotsu Bypass on National Route 8, this roadside station offers delicious local cuisine and local specialties.

Located in the northernmost part of Lake Biwa, this area, also called Oku-Biwako, offers beautiful nature in each of the four seasons and fresh marine products.

The name “Ajikama” is a pillow word for the Shiotsu area and comes from the ducks that winter in Lake Biwa.

Various local dishes such as funa-jushi chazuke (fermented crucian carp sushi with green tea), duck soba, dechi yokan (sweet bean jelly), simmered Biwa trout, and saba ipponjyu (mackerel with a single stick of miso soup) are served at the restaurant inside the roadside station.

The roadside station also offers agricultural, forestry, and marine products harvested in the town and locally processed goods, and proudly sells its own specialties.

Popular products include duck soba noodles, “Shishikoro” made with wild boar meat, marmalade ice cream made with summer oranges harvested in Sugaura, and mackerel sushi.

Lake Biwa is home to freshwater fish such as shijimi clam, sweetfish, isaza, shrimp, and gori, and the roadside station is also working to spread knowledge about Lake Biwa’s fish by displaying a picture book about freshwater fish.

In the surrounding area, there is an 18.8-kilometer driving course called the Oku-Biwako Parkway, which offers a beautiful view of approximately 3,000 cherry trees in spring.

Oku-Biwako Parkway

Spring

About 3,000 cherry trees, ranging from 20 to 25 years old, bloom along the 18.8-kilometer driveway, which is crowded with cherry blossom-viewers in April. not only can visitors view the beautiful nature of Oku-Biwako and Chikubujima from their cars, but the view from the Tsuzura Ozaki viewing platform is spectacular.

Summer

The beautiful greenery and the sun reflecting off the surface of the lake create a fantastic scene. While relaxing in the shade of the trees, you can feel the cool breeze blowing on the lake.

Autumn

Along the 18.8-kilometer road from Tsukide Pass to Oura via Sugaura, visitors can enjoy the scenery of autumn leaves, Chikubu Island, and eri fishing. The mountains of Oku-Biwa Lake turn orange and the contrast with the clear autumn sky creates a nostalgic atmosphere.

Winter

Trees are decorated with beautiful snow flowers as if waiting for spring. However, the road is closed during the winter months due to heavy snowfall, making it dangerous to pass.

Tsuzura Ozaki Observatory

Restaurant Tsuzura Ozaki

This restaurant offers a beautiful panoramic view of Lake Biwa while enjoying a meal in a relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy our specialty udon and soba noodles while watching the sunlight sparkle on the surface of the lake. Omi beef croquettes, fried rice cakes, and frankfurters are also popular items on the menu.

A Mecca for Lovers -Love Carried by Maruko Boat, Nagahama on Lake Oku-Biwako

This monument is modeled on the “Maruko-bune” that was once used for water transportation on Lake Biwa, and its heart-shaped sail is tied with a red ribbon wishing for “fulfillment of love” and “eternal love. The Maruko-bune, which once carried goods and people, is now a place to carry your feelings.

Souvenirs: Tsuzura Ozaki Shop

The Tsuzura Ozaki Souvenir Shop offers a wide variety of local specialties and souvenirs. After enjoying the wonderful scenery, be sure to pick up some souvenirs to take home with you. Oku-Biwako Parkway is also a participant in the Pass Project and offers a wide variety of attractive products.

Plaza Animal Forest

At the plaza spreading out by the parking lot, visitors can spread out their lunch boxes and enjoy a meal. Children can also enjoy basking in the warm sun and playing with the giraffes and elephants.