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[Biwako Hotel] Messages of Love and Travel Echoing Through a Thousand Years: The 28th 'Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail' Series in Otsu, the Sacred Site of Karuta

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Published Jun 9, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 7:57 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Biwako Hotel will offer the 28th series of 'Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails,' featuring drinks inspired by the world of traditional Japanese waka poetry.

From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Biwako Hotel will offer the 28th series of 'Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails,' featuring drinks inspired by the world of traditional Japanese waka poetry.

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Published: Jun 9, 2026

Biwako Hotel (Location: Hamamachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; General Manager: Yoshikazu Maeda) will release the 28th series of its 'Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail' project from July 1 (Wed) to September 30 (Wed), 2026. The series will feature one cocktail and one mocktail, available at 'Cafe Bellago' and 'Italian Dining Bellago' on the hotel's 2nd floor.

Biwako Hotel launched the 'Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail' series in 2017 to commemorate the 1,350th anniversary of the Otsukyo capital relocation. The project aims to complete 100 cocktails, reaching 58 with this release.

This summer's 28th series features:

- Refreshing Mocktail 'TANGO' (1,200 JPY): Inspired by the poem by Koshikibu no Naishi, capturing the vibrant green landscapes and sea. - Sophisticated Cocktail 'Ar Ake no Tsuki' (1,800 JPY): Inspired by the poem by Sosei Hoshi, featuring gin, pear syrup, and pineapple juice to evoke romantic longing. (Must be 20+ years old).

Biwako Hotel Address: 2-40 Hamamachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture Access: Approx. 5-min walk from Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station; Approx. 5-min shuttle bus ride from JR Otsu Station.

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FAQ

What is the 'Hundred Poets, One Hundred Poems Cocktail' project at Lake Biwa Hotel?

This is a series of events that express the world of the poems in the 'Hundred Poets, One Hundred Poems' anthology through cocktails and mocktails, proposing unique experiences only found in Otsu, the holy land of karuta. The series began in 2017, and with the 28th release, it will have covered a total of 58 poems.

When will the current cocktails and mocktails be available for sale?

They will be available for sale from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (excluding August 6).

Where will they be sold?

They will be served on the 2nd floor of Lake Biwa Hotel at 'Cafe Bellagio' and 'Italian Dining Bellagio'.

What items will be on the menu?

Two items will be available: a mocktail called 'TANGO' inspired by the poem of Koshikibu Naishi (1,200 yen) and a cocktail called 'Dawn Moon' based on the poem of Sosei Hoshi (1,800 yen).

How do I access Lake Biwa Hotel?

It is approximately a 5-minute walk from Biwako Hamatsuchida Station on the Keihan Line, or about a 5-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Otsu Station.

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