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VENUES AREAS

●Please note that the venue and event areas may change. Please check the website for the latest updates!

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OMIHACHIMAN
（OMIHACHIMAN Old Town Area, CHOMEIJI Temple Area, OKISHIMA Island Area）

The BIWAKO BIENNALE is an international art festival set in three distinctive and culturally rich areas of Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture.
Each venue offers a unique story and atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that engages all your senses.

Getting around is easy—shuttle buses and boat rides connect the sites, so even first-time visitors can relax and enjoy the journey.
Wander through charming historic streets and discover inspiring works of art along the way. We invite you to come and experience it for yourself.

Getting to OMIHACHIMAN City

By Train and Shinkansen

The nearest stations to Omihachiman are JR Omihachiman Station and Omi Railway Omihachiman Station.

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By Car

12km from the Chuo I.C. or 15km from the Yokaichi I.C. (Meishin Expressway), towards Omihachiman

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There is no parking available at the information center. Please use nearby parking facilities such as the Shiei Obata Kanko Parking Lot or Taga Kanko Parking Lot.

Getting to OMIHACHIMAN Old Town Area

The OMIHACHIMAN Old Town Area is about 8 minutes by bus from JR/Ohmi Railway Omihachiman Station.

Get off at the “Obatacho Museum Mae” bus stop, and you’ll arrive in the Omihachiman Old Town Area.

Exhibition venues are spread throughout the area around the bus stop.

By Bus

To reach the Omihachiman Old Town Area from Omihachiman Station, take the Omi Railway bus from the North Exit, platforms 3 or 6 or 7, and ride to Obatacho Museum Mae (the venue in Omihachiman Old Town). The journey takes about 8 minutes.

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On Foot

From JR or Omi Railway Omihachiman Station, it's about a 28-minute walk to the venue.

Shinmachi Street where the old streets still remain

Map to Information Desk "Former Ban Residence"

Getting to CHOMEIJI Temple Area

By Car

From the Meishin Expressway, take either the Ryuo IC or Gamo Smart IC and drive for about 40 minutes.

*Please note that Gamo Smart IC is for ETC (Japanese highway card) users only.

A free parking lot with space for approximately 30 standard cars is available near the 8th station, close to the summit.
From the parking lot, you’ll need to climb about 100 steps to reach the venue.

By Bus

From the North Exit of Omihachiman Station, take the Omi Railway bus from platform 6 to Chomeiji.
The venue is about a 30-minute walk from the bus stop.

From there, it’s about a 30-minute walk to the temple, including a climb up 808 stone steps.

Visitor Information
Admission: Free
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Chomeiji Temple, the first venue for this year's event.

MAP to CHOMEIJI Temple

Getting to OKISHIMA Island Area

You can reach the island by taking the Okishima Ferry from Horikiri Port.

To access the Okishima venue, please use the Okishima Passenger Boat.
To reach the Horikiri Port boarding area, take either the Omi Railway Bus or the Akakon Bus.

*Please note that trains and buses may run late. If you're concerned about timing, we recommend allowing some extra time for your journey.

by Bus

To reach Horikiri Port, take the Omi Railway bus from the North Exit of Omihachiman Station.
Board the bus heading to "Chomeiji via Kyukamura" and get off at Horikiri Port. The ride takes about 32 minutes.

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Horikiri Port --> Okishima Port
by Ferry

About 10 minutes by Okishima Passenger Boat.

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*Please note that during the event, there may be changes to the schedule due to extra services, such as special buses. Schedules may also be affected by weather or emergencies. Please be aware that the timetable might not be updated in real-time. Cars cannot access Okishima. You will need to park at the ""Okishima Town Visitor Parking"" near Horikiri Port. It’s about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot to the ferry terminal, so please allow extra time.

Horikiri Port

Special Bus Service