Ohmi-Maiko, a resort just an hour away from Osaka

This is the beach in front of BH cafe at Ohmi-Maiko Nakahama in May.
With clear water and white sand and a wide, calm surface, it is a distinctive sight that can only be found here on Lake Biwa.
At the tip of the cape in the upper left of the image is Shirahige Shrine, a powerful power spot, and further ahead is a special, one-of-a-kind location from which you can see Mount Ibuki, Nagahama, Hikone, Okishima and other important points of Shiga prefecture close to the horizon.

It is also a resort just 30 minutes from Kyoto.

In recent years, Omi-Maiko has been featured in English guidebooks, and many inbound tourists from Kyoto and Osaka are visiting the area. If you use the JR Special Rapid Service, you can reach this natural wonder in 30 minutes from Kyoto Station or 60 minutes from Osaka Station.

The photo above shows the beach in front of Omi Maiko’s BH cafe in September. From spring to autumn, you can enjoy the waterside, rich in nature.
BH cafe is closed in winter, but you can enjoy the snowy scenery of the Hira mountain range.

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Fireworks Festival 2025 at Ohmi Maiko

大津志賀花火大会
What makes this fireworks festival so special is that you can watch from just around 250 meters away from the launch area, and the fireworks reflecting on the lake create a truly stunning view.

The Ohtsu Shiga Fireworks Festival will be held here in Ohmi Maiko again this year.

  • Date and time: July 24, 2025 (Thursday) 19:30~

Well, there are a few things to keep in mind when watching the fireworks. Please check them out beforehand.

  • Watching is free and you can sit on the beach as much as you like! (Some stores have paid seating)
  • If you come by car, entry restrictions are in place at Ohmi-Maiko Nakahama Parking Lot from 18:30
  • You cannot leave Nakahama Parking Lot from 18:00 to 21:00
  • When Ohmi-Maiko Nakahama Parking Lot is full, there are parking lots at Kitahama and Minamihama as well
  • Please refrain from viewing by boat (it was suspended last year due to boat intrusion)

Please be mindful of the following points as a matter of etiquette

  • Take your trash home with you or dispose of it in the designated trash can
  • Please refrain from taking up more space than necessary

The event will be very busy with people and cars, so please be careful when coming.

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Why not enjoy a BBQ at Ohmi-Maiko?

Equipment and space are available for hire at BH Cafe!

Please bring your own barbecue ingredients and rent the equipment on site!

A popular style in Ohmi-Maiko is for customers to bring only the ingredients for their barbecue and rent the grill on-site. Grills and charcoal are available for rent or purchase at our BH Cafe. For more details click here＞

There are two main types of places to have a barbecue.

  • Pre-prepared areas at BH Cafe
  • Choose your favorite spot and set it up
We offer rental services for BBQ grills, tables, chairs, and more. A dedicated space is also available, so please feel free to use it.

First, you can use the set up area at BH Cafe.
There is a set up area with tarps, tables, and chairs in front of the cafe.
Please rent as much equipment as you need depending on the number of people and your plans. Other goods are also available. This way you can start BBQing as soon as you arrive at Omi-Maiko without having to carry your own equipment.

Prices are here＞

Next, choose your favorite spot in Omi Maiko and set it up.
At Omi-Maiko Nakahama, you can generally have a BBQ anywhere as long as you follow basic etiquette.
In addition to the rental fee for barbecue equipment, you will need to pay a BBQ management contribution of 500 yen per person to the local community association.

Please make sure to separate your trash after the barbecue!

No matter where you have your barbecue, be sure to separate and dispose of plastic bottles, empty cans, food waste, etc. Unsegregated garbage cannot be disposed of in the designated trash bins. Please follow the rules and enjoy a fun barbecue.

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