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Shiga Prefecture · Japan · reviewed 2026-10-08

Lake Biwa

JNTO identifies windsurfing at Omi-Maiko and BSC Watersports Centre near Otsu. Biwako Marine Sports Club separately teaches wingfoil from its Omi-Shirahama west-shore base. These are distinct shores of a large lake, not a single lake-centre launch.

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At a glance

Water
Lake or reservoir
Sports
Wingfoil · Windsurf
Map references
1 sourced area
Services
Lessons · Rental

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Large inland lake · multiple shores

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Access & safety

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The destination identity does not establish the same wind, water, traffic, access, or rescue context around the whole lake. Sources: Japan National Tourism Organization · Lake Biwa.
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Services & facilities

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Lessons

BSC Watersports Centre

The centre is at Minamifunaji 4-1 on Lake Biwa’s west shore near Horai Station, not at the lake-centre marker.

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The centre is at Minamifunaji 4-1 on Lake Biwa’s west shore near Horai Station, not at the lake-centre marker. BSC lists windsurf instruction; check the booked activity and meeting point directly.

Sources: BSC Watersports Centre · Lake Biwa windsurf school, BSC Watersports Centre · access and address.
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Select a real shore base before travelling
Lake Biwa is not one access point. BSC is near Horai, Biwako Marine Sports Club teaches wingfoil at Omi-Shirahama, and JNTO names Omi-Maiko for windsurfing. Choose the actual shore and school before travelling. Sources: Japan National Tourism Organization · Lake Biwa, BSC Watersports Centre · access and address, Biwako Marine Sports Club · Omi-Shirahama wingfoil school.
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