220-Meter Skybridge Opens at Biwako Valley in Shiga

Aug 25, 2026 | News On Japan

SHIGA - A new 220-meter pedestrian suspension bridge has been completed at Biwako Valley in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, offering visitors sweeping views of Lake Biwa from mountains about 1,100 meters above sea level.

The new attraction, named Skybridge, connects mountains within the Biwako Valley resort and is designed exclusively for pedestrians.

Although fog reduced visibility on August 22, visitors can see across Lake Biwa in clear weather while experiencing the thrill of crossing a suspension bridge surrounded by sky, mountains and Japan's largest lake.

One visitor said, "I thought it was pretty high. I was scared I might drop my smartphone."

Another said, "The weather was bad, but it was beautiful in a different, almost mystical way."

The bridge began a pre-opening period on August 22 and is already open for visitors to cross.

Its grand opening is scheduled for September 14.

Source: ABCTVnews

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