Ota Shuzo was created by the ancestors of the 15th century samurai and military tactician, Sukenaga Ota.

The principle object of worship here is a Buddhist image, normally withheld from public view, of Hobashira Kannon.

The large, vermilion‐lacquered Torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa is like the symbol of Shirahige-jinja Shrine, and has been a draw for visitors for many years.

“赏雪船”纵向游行在冬季的琵琶湖上。

In the illuminated Genkyu-en, listen to the sound of insects and enjoy the gentle passage of time in a manner impossible in any city.

This is the house of the Suwa family, which in early modern times was the the ojoya (“village headman”).

Our “Snow Appreciation Ships” set sail on Lake Biwa during the winter months.

Are you looking for a unique and high-quality handbag? Kobo IMURA creates tailor-made handbags featuring a beautiful spiral stich on the handles.

Lanterns placed around the town and along the Hachiman Moat bring out a sense refinement and emotion.

This temple has been responsible for the safety of travel on the waters of Lake Biwa since the Azuchi Momoyama period.

Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spectacularly with the lingering snows on Mt.

Cosmos flower bloom profusely in fallow fields close to the Roadside Station “Higashi Omi City Aito Marguerite Station.

Have you ever heard of funazushi?

More than 2,000 lanterns create an illusory and ethereal world inside the temple grounds.

A guesthouse located in Omi Maiko-hama, just two minutes on foot from the beach.

约12,000株名为“寒咲菜花”的早开油菜花灿烂开放，与比良山的残雪相互映照，妙趣无穷。