Sunshine Beach on Lake Biwa

A Sweeping Lakeside Panorama

From a commanding elevated angle, the camera takes in the full breadth of Sunshine Beach and the open expanse of Lake Biwa. Grassy parkland edged with broad-canopied trees slopes gently toward a pale, pebbled-and-sandy shoreline, with the lake stretching to the horizon.

Lake Biwa, Japan's Inland Sea

Lake Biwa is the largest and oldest freshwater lake in Japan, a defining feature of Shiga Prefecture. Its shores around Otsu blend recreation, fishing and quiet contemplation, and the lake has shaped local life and culture for centuries.

A Beloved Otsu Waterfront

Sunshine Beach in the Yumihama district is a popular spot for swimming, picnics and lakeside strolls. The wide grassy verge and gentle shelving beach make it an easy-going, family-friendly escape close to the city.

Watching the Western Shore

This live feed offers an ever-changing, restful window onto the western shore of Lake Biwa, where the interplay of water, sky and greenery rewards a slow, unhurried look at one of Shiga's signature lakeside scenes.