Make the most of Japan’s snowy season! Visit Biwako Valley for thrilling snow fun and amazing food–all within easy reach of Kansai International Airport

2026-02-10 - 03:37

OTSU, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In January 2026, a strong cold wave brought much more snow to Japan than usual. Shiga Prefecture, located right next to Kyoto—one of Japan’s most famous tourist destinations—is home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. By late January, the lakeshore becomes a beautiful world of white snow.