Lake Biwa flower fountain (Biwako Hana Funsui)

Otsu port equips a pier and a terminal facility for departure and arrival of a large-sized sightseeing boat and a small boat, and is crowded as a hub place for the sightseeing of Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa flower fountain is a tourist attraction for a free charge located 180 m offshore.

The number of the fountains lining up on the pier are totally 66. With a width of about 440 meters and a height of about maximum 40 meters, this is the world’s largest fountain, which is as surprisingly high as 10 floors of a building. A computer system controls the amount of water and flow angles, so various flow patterns amuses watchers.

During the daytime, the fountain offers a refreshing feeling against the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa and distant mountains. Don’t miss checking the time of departure and arrival of a large-sized sightseeing boat because a location is important if you want to take the best photo. At night time, the water are given three colors to clear, green, and orange, which looks exactly like fireworks. The fantastical beauty is no doubt that it is worth watching and a popular place as a date destination. The starting time of a water fountain depends on the season, check the official website of Shiga prefecture in advance.