2026.03.18

[Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa] Proposals to stay in Nagahama in spring, such as accommodation plans for the stage of Sengoku, Shizugatake Old Battlefield, and a one-day limited plan with seats for viewing at the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival, one of Japan's three major float festivals.

The "Shizugatake Old Battlefield" stage of "The Battle of Shizugatake" in which Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Katsuie Shibata fought over the world, "Kaizu Osaki Sakura Cruise", a cherry blossom viewing boat that loves the "Sakura of Kaizu Osaki", a selection of 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan, and a project to enjoy the spring of Nagahama and Oku Lake Biwa.

Located on the banks of Lake Biwa, the resort hotel "Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa" (Location: Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture / General Manager: Mitsuharu Hashime) offers accommodation plans and excursions where you can enjoy the history, culture, and scenery unique to spring while staying. We sell accommodation plans around Shizugatake ancient battlefield, known as the stage of historic battles. In addition, at the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival, which has a history of more than 400 years, we also sell a one-night limited accommodation plan where you can watch children's Kabuki performed on the gorgeous and gorgeous Hikiyama stage from the viewing pier seat, and traditional culture inherited by Nagahama You can experience up close. In addition, there is also a Kaizu Osaki Sakura Cruise, where you can enjoy the cherry blossom corridor that extends about 4 km from the lake, and an amphibious bus tour where you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Nagahama and Lake Biwa at once by arrival and arrival at the hotel. We propose a spring stay where you can experience the unique scenery of Nagahama and the charm of Oku Lake Biwa.

Experience the culture of Nagahama by touching the history and traditional events of the Sengoku period

1． Visit the Shizugatake Old Battlefield "[Superb View Panorama] A walk in the air to feel nature! Plan with Shizugatake Lift Pass"

 

This is an accommodation plan where you can enjoy walking in the air with a historical walk around the Shizugatake Old Battlefield, a battle stage that remains in the history of the Sengoku period, and a Shizugatake lift ticket to the top where a superb view panorama spreads. The Shizugatake Old Battlefield is the stage of the Battle of Shizugatake, where Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Katsuie Shibata fought over the world, and is known as one of the places where the flow of the Sengoku period moved significantly. At the top, there are the flags of seven young warriors called Shizugatake Seven Spears and statues of warlords, so you can feel the scene of the war, which was a major turning point in changing the history of Japan.

This plan includes a Shizugatake lift ticket, and can be accessed from the foot of the mountain to the summit in about 5 minutes using a lift. You can go back in time to the stage of Sengoku at once while enjoying the aerial walk. From the summit, you can see the magnificent Oku Lake Biwa, where Chikubushima floats, Ibukiyama, the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture, and Lake Yogoko, where the gentle reflection of the lake surface is beautiful, and a large panorama spreads.

After strolling through the historical stage, it is recommended to take a walk around the hotel, such as Toyo Park, Kurokabe Square, and the Ane River Battlefield, which spread over Lake Biwa and Nagahama Castle Ruins. You can spend a relaxing time in the place you want while watching the scenery of Nagahama in spring.

[Overview of the Plan]
Sales period: Until Saturday, December 5, 2026
Available Period: April 18, 2026 (Sat) - December 5, 2026
Price: From 22,700 yen with Shizugatake Lift Pass (tax and surcharge per person per room for 2 persons)
Details and Reservations: https://grand-mercure-lakebiwa-resortandspa.jp/plan/shizugatakelift/

※Access to Shizugatake Old Battlefield
It is about 30 minutes by car from the hotel. If you are traveling to the site, please make arrangements by yourself.

2． A limited accommodation plan on April 14 to watch Nagahama Hikiyama Festival, one of Japan's three major float festivals, at the pier seat

 

In line with the traditional event "Nagahama Hikiyama Festival", which represents the spring of Nagahama, we will sell an accommodation plan with a viewing pier seat only for accommodation on April 14, 2026 (Tuesday). The Nagahama Hikiyama Festival is a representative festival of Nagahama, one of Japan's three major float festivals. Designated as an important intangible folk cultural property of the country in 1979, and in 2016, "Yama, Hoko and Yatai Events" Was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Known as a festival that tells the spring of Kohoku, which is held every April, 13 Hikiyama cruises around the town, and children's Kabuki is performed on the stage.

In this plan, you can relax and enjoy the children's Kabuki dedicated at Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine on April 15 from the special viewing pier seat, and experience the traditional culture inherited by Nagahama up close along with the gorgeous and gorgeous Hikiyama stage. I can do it.

In addition, as an accommodation privilege, one limited-time sake "Kohama Nagahama Hikiyama Label" (720ml) will be presented per room to commemorate the holding of the Hikiyama Festival. It is a local sake that is characterized by a rich taste and goes well with local Kohoku cuisine.

[Overview of the Plan]
Reservation period: Until Sunday, April 5
Date of accommodation: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
What is included in the plan: All-inclusive accommodation (dinner, breakfast, lounge, hot spring, etc.) 1 night and 2 days, check-out date Wednesday, April 15 Children's Kabuki appreciation at Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine, Hikiyama Festival original sake (Sato Sake Brewery) 720ml souvenir
Price: From 25,500 yen (tax and charge per room per person per 2 person)
Details and Reservations: https://grand-mercure-lakebiwa-resortandspa.jp/plan/nagahamahikiyama/

Enjoy a tour of Nagahama and Oku Lake Biwa in spring

Enjoy the cherry blossom corridor, which runs about 4 km from the lake on Kaizu Osaki Sakura Cruise

Kaizu Osaki is a scenic spot of Oku Lake Biwa, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, and about 800 Yoshino cherry trees last for about 4 km on the shore of Lake Biwa. The lake shore is dotted with reefs, and it is a spring sightseeing spot where you can enjoy the scenery of the cherry blossoms and the lake together. It can be boarded from Nagahama Port, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, so it is recommended as a tour destination during your stay. In addition to the experience of watching the cherry blossoms from the lake, you can enjoy the spring scenery unique to Oku Lake Biwa, including a landing walk at Kaizu Osaki Port.

[Overview of the Plan]
Sales period: Available period from Tuesday, April 14, 2026: April 3, 2026 - April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Price: From 25,800 yen with cruise ticket (tax and charge per person per room for 2 people)
Details and Reservations: https://grand-mercure-lakebiwa-resortandspa.jp/plan/kaizuosaki-sakura-cruise/

■Enjoy all-inclusive, Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

 

Located on the banks of Lake Biwa, it is a resort hotel with a view of the calm lake spreading in front of you. Guests can enjoy an all-inclusive evening breakfast buffet, alcohol at the restaurant and drinks in the lounge. The hot spring public bath is equipped with an indoor bath, an open-air bath, etc., and if you immerse yourself in Nagahama Taiko Onsen, which is related to Taiko, you can spend a time healing your mind and body. It has good access to sightseeing spots such as "Kurokabe Square" and Chikubushima Cruise Shipyard, making it a convenient location for sightseeing in and around the city.

[Location] 38 Oshima-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture 526-0066
【TEL】 03-6743-6550 (Reservation Center)
[Access] Free pick-up service is available from JR Nagahama Station West Exit (Biwako Exit). About 15 minutes by car from Nagahama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
【URL】 https://grand-mercure-lakebiwa-resortandspa.jp/