Hino, being farther from the larger cities around Lake Biwa and main JR Biwako Line, offers less options for public transportation than most areas in Shiga. However the private Ohmi Railway company services the one and only train station in Hino, Hino Station. Trains run on average twice every hour, with slightly more frequency during common commuting times and with less during mid afternoon. Unfortunately the station was built roughly 3 km away from the town center which makes a bicycle, taxi or bus from the station a better option than the 25 minute walk. Bicycles can be rented near the station and can be taken on and off the Ohmi Train during certain times and locations making it possible to bring your own. The closest JR Train Station is Kibukawa located on the Kusatsu Line. It is about a 20-minute train ride from Hino Station. Taking the Ohmi Train is usually more expensive when compared to JR, but on weekends and holidays there is an option for a "Free Ticket" which allows a rider to get on and off anywhere along the train line for the whole day at one set price of 550 yen.