Lake Biwa Hotel (Location: Hamacho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; General Manager: Yoshikazu Maeda) will offer two limited-edition sweets perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day from February 6 (Friday) to March 15 (Sunday), 2026. The special confections feature Omi Raspberry, a variety developed in Shiga Prefecture, and rich cream from Shiga's Yamada Farm.
Two Heart-Shaped Sweets for the Season of Love
Valentine's Day offers an opportunity to express feelings to loved ones, while White Day provides a chance to reciprocate those sentiments. Lake Biwa Hotel has created adorable heart-shaped sweets using ingredients sourced from Shiga Prefecture, perfectly suited for these special occasions.
Passion d'Omi: A Ruby-Red Valentine Delight
Inspired by passion, Passion d'Omi features the Omi Raspberry, a Shiga-born variety characterized by its ruby-like brilliance and sweet-tart flavor. The dessert combines ruby chocolate mousse with milk chocolate and yuzu confiture, finished with a vibrant red glaze. Rice flour crumble adds texture beneath the glossy coating.
Coeur Secret: A Pure White Expression of Hidden Love
Coeur Secret evokes the image of hidden feelings within a pristine white heart. This dessert showcases rich vanilla mousse made with cream from Shiga's Yamada Farm, complemented by pine nut praline and pistachio fragrance. Finger lime adds a refreshing citrus accent.
Sales Information for Passion d'Omi and Coeur Secret
- Location: Café Bellago (Lake Biwa Hotel, 2nd Floor)
- Sales Period: February 6 (Friday) to March 15 (Sunday), 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- Pricing:
- Dine-in: ¥1,020 each (tax and 15% service charge included)
- Cake Set: ¥1,700 each (tax and 15% service charge included)
- Takeout: ¥900 each (tax included)
Limited-Time Beverage Pairing
Double Chocolate Heart Latte - ¥950 (tax and 15% service charge included)
This hot beverage combines chocolate and white chocolate, topped with strawberry-flavored foam milk featuring a pink heart design. Available exclusively for this romantic season.
*Sales location and period same as above; available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
*All photos are for illustration purposes only.
*Menu items may change due to ingredient availability.
About Lake Biwa Hotel
- Address: 2-40 Hamacho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0041
- Access: Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station / Approximately 5 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Otsu Station
- Structure: 1st to 12th floor above ground (Guest rooms on 4th to 12th floors / 175 rooms total)
- Official Website: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/biwakohotel/
