About Biwako Valley
Biwako Valley sits on the Hira Mountains in Shiga, reached by a fast ropeway that climbs from the shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. The slopes are high enough for natural snow but close to milder air over the lake, so cover can change quickly. This Biwako Valley webcam shows the ski area at the top of the ropeway.
Which Biwako Valley webcam to check first
Use the official camera to check snow cover and visibility on the slopes before you take the ropeway up. If cloud sits on the Hira range, the summit may be in fog even when the lake shore is clear.
Before you go to Biwako Valley
Check Biwako Valley's operating news and the Japan Meteorological Agency forecast before you go. Strong wind can stop the ropeway, which is the only way up.
Webcams and modelled weather can be delayed, incomplete or offline. A camera can't tell you whether a lift, piste, road or off-piste route is open or safe.
