Hieizan Driveway is a drive course 8.

The vicinity of Otomegaike was known as the “Katori no Umi” during the seventh century Manyo period, and formed an inlet into Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountains.

The Kutsuki Mountain Stream Fish Center is a mountain stream fishing center that also includes a barbeque house and restaurant serving local dishes.

The Omi-Hachiman boat tour allows you to enjoy a different, natural world while riding a boat under the skillful control of a traditional boast master.

A route between Hikone Port and Chikubushima.

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Okishima island is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 1.

This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.

This ropeway takes around four minutes to transport you from the base of the mountain to the top, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama that includes Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko and the old town below, all wreathed in the glory of the current season.

The Omi-Hachiman boat tour allows you to enjoy a different, natural world while riding a boat under the skillful control of a traditional boast master.

Approximately 500 dawn redwoods (Metasequoia) form a beautiful avenue stretching over 2.

A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.

A mountain village that is the source of the Ane-gawa River, flowing from Mt.

The large, holy forest in the center of the town is the location of the Namura-jinja Shrine, a National Treasure.

A horse racing ceremony held at a shrine with a long connection to horses.

Keiunkan is a state guest house that was built by a wealthy merchant in Nagahama for visits from the Emperor Meiji during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

Taga Taisha Shrine has long attracted visitors from across Japan, devoted as it is to the god of long life and relationships.

There is a legend that the deity worshipped at this shrine reached its current location by crossing Lake Biwa.