In the Heian Period (794 – 1185), the Saio (Princess) travelled from Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) to Ise in order to become a priestess at the shrine there.

The Otsu Festival has been held since the start of the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is a designated Intangible Folk Culture Property of the prefecture.

The first “shopping street hotel” in Japan, created by renovating a number of townhouses located along both the shopping street in the center of Otsu City and the old Tokaido road.

A “Sentoe” lantern festival is held in order to pray for wishes to be fulfilled.

Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.

日本平安时代，斋王带着随从自京都出发前往伊势，开启了从平安京前往斋宫的长途旅行，斋王旅行乘坐的是名为“腰轿”的轿撵。本次旅行是由多达数百名随从组成的大型团体旅行，称为斋王群行。“Aino土山斋王群行”活动，再现了本次旅行的场面。

As spring blooms once again it is joined by the 1,200 cherry trees in the vicinity of Hikone Castle, marking the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle and its grounds.

Summer sees 20,000 and fall another 10,000 sunflowers blossom beautifully.

Nunobikiyaki pottery is known as the modern version of Ryokusaitoki pottery which was originally created during the Heian Period (794 AD – 1185).

Guesthouse En is located in a small settlement a little distance from the center of Omihachiman, allowing you to enjoy lodging in a real Japanese countryside.

The “Evening bell at Mii-dera Temple” is famous for being one of the Three Bells of Japan, and also as one of The Eight Views of Omi.

Yanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

A treasure of the past.

一到春天，以彦根城为中心，约1,200株樱花绽放，迎来城堡一年中最美丽的季节。每年4月8日前后，樱花全部盛开，4月上旬，夜晚赏樱游人随处可见，热闹异常。

Crab Dining Yamayoshi Katata Store, Shiga is open all year round! It’s the only place in the Kinki area where you can enjoy golden crab throughout the year, even after April!

The New Year’s Bells and Ceremony to Exorcise Evil are annual traditions for New Year’s Eve at Hieizan.