Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Offers "Picnic Palette" – A Lakeside Spring Picnic with Local Shiga Flavors

Published: March 27, 2026
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Offers "Picnic Palette" – A Lakeside Spring Picnic with Local Shiga Flavors

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel (located at 4-7-7 Ono-hama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) is offering a lakeside picnic set called "Picnic Palette" until April 30, 2026. The set is designed for guests who want to enjoy spring at their own pace, combining locally sourced Shiga ingredients with a curated selection of rental picnic accessories.

Picnic Palette set for two guests

Picnic Palette – Story of a Spring Lakeside Day

The "Picnic Palette" package includes a picnic box filled with Shiga-sourced ingredients alongside rental goods such as a rug mat and an art set, all coordinated in spring colors. The hotel sits just 9 minutes (2 stops) from Kyoto, offering an open setting with views of Lake Biwa.

Picnic Box Contents

  • Strawberry sandwich using Shiga-grown strawberries
  • Danish pastry with biwamasu (Lake Biwa trout) and Omi rice
  • Madeleine
  • Shrimp bean bagel sandwich
  • Pistachio cream butter sandwich
  • Seasonal fruits
  • Drink (choice of one: black tea / coffee / orange juice)

Picnic Rental Goods

Basket, blanket, rug mat, art set, cutting board, thermos flask

Picnic scene at Lake Biwa

Details

Item Details
Available Period Until April 30, 2026 (reservations required at least 3 days in advance)
Pickup Location Lobby Lounge Port Nio (1F)
Pickup Hours 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (best-before time: 2 hours from pickup)
Price ¥4,500 per person / ¥4,000 for Seibu Prince Global Rewards (SEIBU PRINCE CLUB) members
Website https://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/plan/portnio/menu/picnicpalette_nio

Prices include food (Picnic BOX), rental fee for picnic goods, consumption tax, and service charge. Menu items may change depending on ingredient availability. Content reflects information at time of release (March 2026) and is subject to change. Allergy accommodations are available for 8 designated allergens (shrimp, crab, walnuts, wheat, buckwheat, eggs, dairy, peanuts) upon request in advance.