Biwako Hotel to Open 'Rooftop Outdoor Barbecue Hoshi' Starting July 2026

Overview Biwako Hotel (Location: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; General Manager: Yoshikazu Maeda) will operate 'Rooftop Outdoor Barbecue Hoshi' on the hotel's top-floor rooftop terrace from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. This year, the hotel introduces a 'BBQ PLAN' featuring the renowned 'Omi beef' and local ingredients, as well as a new 'Lakeside Twilight PLAN' where guests can enjoy tapas with champagne. Experience fine dining in a resort-like atmosphere with prime views of Japan's largest lake.

Highlights 1. Prime Seats for Lake Biwa's 'Magic Hour' Enjoy an open-air space 45 meters above ground, overlooking the glistening lake surface at sunset and the illuminated 'Biwako Hana Funsui' (flower fountain) at night.

2. BBQ Featuring Shiga's Tastes The 'Omi Beef' plan (12,500 JPY) features Omi beef ribeye, Ibuki Ham bacon, rice cooked in a pot from Ogi terraced fields, and homemade bagna cauda with Funa-zushi rice koji.

3. New: Lakeside Twilight Plan A tapas plan with free-flow champagne, offering five tapas including octopus and apple mango ceviche.

Operational Details - Location: Rooftop Outdoor Barbecue Hoshi (13th floor, Biwako Hotel) - Period: July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 (Closed on August 6) - Time: 17:30–21:00 (90-minute limit, Last Order 19:30) - Plans: - BBQ PLAN 6,500 JPY (Member: 6,000 JPY) - BBQ PLAN 9,500 JPY (Member: 8,500 JPY) - BBQ PLAN 12,500 JPY (Member: 11,500 JPY) - Lakeside Twilight PLAN: 10,000 JPY