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日本伝統工芸の職人技が結集してつくられる日本独自の文化、工芸品としての「仏壇」の工房を一部見学！！ さらに、自分だけの工芸品つくりを体験彦根七曲がり通りは古くからの仏壇店が立ち並ぶ仏壇街。彦根仏壇は『仏壇七職』と呼ばれる、木地師、宮殿師、彫刻師、漆塗師、金箔押師、蒔絵師、錺金具師の分業で作られており、井上仏壇店では最高レベルの職人方を抱えております。 基本情報 〒522-0031滋賀県彦根市芹中町５０番地TEL : 0749-22-1587 URL 【本格体験／少人数制】伝統技法の「金継ぎ」 <<金箔押し体験>> 日本の伝統ある職人技を見学と工芸体験 <<漆/蒔絵体験>> 日本の伝統ある職人技を見学と工芸体験 <<漆/塗り箸研ぎ体験>> 日本の伝統ある職人技を見学と工芸体験 【HP】 滋賀・びわ湖ニューツーリズム「シガリズム」は、琵琶湖を始めとした 自然と歩みをそろえ、ゆっくり、ていねいに暮らしてきた滋賀の時間の 流れや暮らしを体感することで心のリズムを整える新たな旅の提案です。 詳しくはこちら

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【多賀町の林業】多賀町は、町土の85％を森林が占め、鈴鹿山系の雄大な山々が連なる四季折々の豊かな自然は町民の誇りです。かつては林業が基幹産業であり、それを取り巻く木材産業も盛んでした。しかし、収益性の悪化や後継者問題、木材を取り巻く情勢の変化等により衰退してしまいました。　このため、森林荒廃や森林境界の不明確化が進み、森林の持つ水源涵養等の多面的機能が十分に発揮されなくなりつつあります。自然への畏敬の念を頂いた人々が歴史文化を紡ぎ続け、現代まで継承され、町の大きな魅力となっています。 基本情報 〒522-0335滋賀県犬上郡多賀町藤瀬1090TEL : 0749-49-0635 URL 【森の学びシリーズ/チェーンソーアート】気分爽快?!　丸太を使ってチェーンソーアート体験!! 【！！１組限定！！本格木炭造り】火つけから炭出しまで。全3回開催 滋賀・びわ湖ニューツーリズム「シガリズム」は、琵琶湖を始めとした 自然と歩みをそろえ、ゆっくり、ていねいに暮らしてきた滋賀の時間の 流れや暮らしを体感することで心のリズムを整える新たな旅の提案です。 詳しくはこちら

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米国CNN「日本の最も美しい場所３１選」に選ばれた自慢の境内をお参りいただき、通常立ち入ることのできない本堂(国宝第一号)後陣を住職または副住職が特別にご案内。プレミアムコースではさらに三重塔(国宝)内部特別拝観と法話を加え、西明寺の魅力を余すところなくご堪能いただけます。秋の紅葉で有名な湖東三山　龍應山西明寺。シガリズム体験では通常拝観より詳しく西明寺を知ることのできる見どころ満載の特別プランをご案内。＜スペシャルコース＞(所要時間約１時間半)①「蓬莱庭と不断桜」アメリカCNNより「日本の最も美しい場所３１選」に選ばれた苔と紅葉のコントラストが美しい西明寺の境内を散策。②国宝「本堂」の後陣に入り、織田信長の焼き討ちを免れた寺宝　仏像群の拝観。奇跡的にこの地にたどり着いた貴重な仏様達が穏やかに並びます。＜プレミアムコース＞(所要時間合計約２時間半)上記、①、②に加えて③国宝「三重塔」　　極彩色に描かれた国内で唯一の鎌倉時代の壁画は重要文化財に指定。めったに開けることのない塔の内部に入ってのご拝観。④住職又は副住職による「法話」。対面方式での法話はより近く、深くお話にご参加いただけます。国宝を所持するお寺ならではの話や、日本人の生活の中に溶け込んでいる仏教のお話など、「なるほど！そうだったんだ」という気づきがたくさんあることでしょう。歴史に思いをはせ、タイムトリップしたような気持ちになる名刹　西明寺での特別な体験にぜひご参加ください。≪料金≫プレミアムコース(①＋②＋③＋④)　10,000円/人　　　　 スペシャルコース(①＋②)　　　　　　3,000円/人≪催行人数≫４～１０名≪予約締め切り日≫３日前≪取消料≫２日前３０％、前日５０％、当日100％ 基本情報 〒522-0254滋賀県犬上郡甲良町池寺26TEL : 0749-38-4008 営業時間 お問い合わせ時間10：00～16：00 URL 国宝第一号！湖東三山 西明寺　なるほど！感嘆の特別拝観 【YouTube】 滋賀・びわ湖ニューツーリズム「シガリズム」は、琵琶湖を始めとした 自然と歩みをそろえ、ゆっくり、ていねいに暮らしてきた滋賀の時間の 流れや暮らしを体感することで心のリズムを整える新たな旅の提案です。 詳しくはこちら

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麻織物の地機(じばた)の機織（はたおり）体験ができるのは全国でここだけ！昔ながらの手織の織物体験です。 大正の風情漂う「ゆめまちテラスえち」は愛荘町のシンボル的な建物です。簡単な近江上布の説明の後、手積み（手で作った）の麻糸を使って約１０㎝角のコースターを織上げていただきます。近江上布は国の伝統的工芸品に指定されています。旧愛知郡役場であったゆめまちテラスえち。クリーム色のシンボリックな建物の中に近江上布伝統産業会館があります。館内では上質な麻生地、麻製品を販売。遠方からも麻織物をお買い求めに来られるお客様もいらっしゃいます。また、さまざまな手織り体験や麻生地、麻糸を使ったワークショップを実施しています。体験を通して近江上布の歴史や文化を伝えております。私たちが子供のころ、昔話の挿絵でみた機織り機があり、近江上布を織っている職人さんの話も聞けます。職人が丁寧に指導いたします。麻本来の色の近江上布コースターを仕上げましょう。≪体験料金≫2500円/体験者１名コースター１枚　　　　　　無料/同行見学者コースター無し≪催行人数≫１名～３名(体験で利用できる機の数の都合上、体験は３名様までとさせていただきます。　　　　　　　見学者はこの人数に含まれません)≪お申込期限≫　2日前午後３時まで≪取消料≫　前日５０％、当日100％ 基本情報 〒529-1331滋賀県愛知郡愛荘町愛知川３２－２TEL : 0749-42-3246(10:00～17:00)e-mail : info@omi-jofu.com 営業時間 10:00～17:00 定休日 月・祝日 URL 大正浪漫☆ゆめまちてらすえち　伝統的近江上布を　☆地機（じばた）織りで手作り体験/コースター作り 滋賀・びわ湖ニューツーリズム「シガリズム」は、琵琶湖を始めとした 自然と歩みをそろえ、ゆっくり、ていねいに暮らしてきた滋賀の時間の 流れや暮らしを体感することで心のリズムを整える新たな旅の提案です。 詳しくはこちら

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Address13-26, Ansei-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0082, Japan TEL:0749-22-4670 Official Website Located in the center of the castle town of Ii Naosuke (Tairo chief minister of Tokugawa shogunate), this is a quiet inn with a shopping and entertainment district nearby. Spend a quiet moment here and enjoy the special dishes available only in a castle town.

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Address1377 Ajirokuchi, Matsubara-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga 522-0002 TEL:0749-22-2667 Official Website Home away home… To provide a moment where you feel at home, the restaurant treats you with Biwa trout, Omi beef, Omi rice, Omi vegetables, and sake from Shiga—all Shiga ingredients. They hope to offer you with a relaxing time as if you were in your second home.

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Address1481 Takakai-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Shiga 523-8585 TEL:0748-36-6666 Official Website Instagram Facebook A city hotel in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, a town with rich seasonal nature, history, and culture. Spend quality time that will make your heart luxurious.

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Address21-6 Nakamura-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0894 TEL:0748-32-8180 Official Website The hotel was named after their wish to fulfill the guests' requests as much as possible, with the concept of “kindness and gentleness.” It has a large, artificial hot spring public bathhouse as well as a small open-air bath. The hotel is about a 7-minute walk from Omi Hachiman Station, but you can also use their free pick-up service at any time. You can also park your car for free. Large RVs are also allowed. Wireless LAN is available throughout the entire building.

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Address352 Eigenji Takano-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0212 TEL:0748-27-1126 Official Website This natural hot spring offers a pleasant moment with the feeling of the nature of the Echigawa River. It is a simple hot spring known as a "hot spring for beautiful skin," and suitable for all ages from children to older adults due to its mild quality. The large public bathhouse has a variety of baths, including an open-air bath, herbal bath, pod bath, high-temperature sauna, salt dome sauna, sitting bath, and many other baths so you can enjoy a full range of hot spring baths. The inn’s wooden buildings give you a sense of traditional Japan, and you will be served healthy Japanese meals prepared mainly with local ingredients.

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Address1-8 Sawa-cho, Hikone City, Shiga 522-0075 TEL:0749-21-2001 Official Website The "castle resort in Hikone"—this modern Japanese-style compact resort hotel provides you with the luxury of relaxing and getting away from everyday life in a prime location overlooking Hikone Castle, a National Treasure. Guests can enjoy the view of the castle in every season from the guest rooms, the large public bath Shiromi-no-Yu, the Shiromi terrace, and the library lounge. Be entertained with the meals using Omi beef and other local foodstuffs to have a delicious and enjoyable time, cherishing the moment of once-in-a-lifetime.

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Address9-14 Asahi-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga 522-0073 TEL:0749-26-0123 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) With its excellent location just a minute's walk from Hikone Station (West Exit), the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure trips. The hotel's most appealing features are its two unique concept rooms you cannot find in other hotels: the Hikonyan room, filled with goods featuring the very popular local character Hikonyan, and the Ishida Mitsunari room, a must-see for those who adore the Sengoku (Warring States) period. The rooms are definitely worth staying in at least once. At Salon Bar Thistle on the first floor of the hotel, the multiple award-winning master bartender will assist you in selecting the perfect drink for your taste.

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Address1853 Ishiteracho, Hikone City, Shiga 521-1101, Japan Regular holidaysTuesdays and Wednesdays (open if the day falls on a national holiday) TEL:11:00-17:00 (until 18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)*Winter period from December to February: until 17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Official Website Instagram Facebook At the foot of Mt. Kojin in Hikone City, the brewery begun as a sustainable project that aims for harmonizing with the natural environment in collaboration with local communities, universities, and businesses on a non-farming land adjacent to the Sonenuma swamp in a beautiful rural landscape. You can taste a wide variety of unique craft beers at the brewery’s direct sales shop. You will also find appealing limited-time-only beers created under the theme of making exciting craft beers. Look out for the design-conscious logos and labels.

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Address793 Nagano, Aisho-cho, Aichi-gun, Shiga 529-1303 Operating HoursStore 9:00-18:00Kakuregura Fujii 17:00-20:00 Regular holidaysOpen daily*Kakuregura Fujii is closed irregularly TEL:Store 0749-42-2080Kakuregura Fujii 0749-42-3048 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) A sake brewery founded in 1831. In the Aishocho town, located east of Lake Biwa, sake Kyokujitsu is brewed every winter using only new rice produced in Shiga Prefecture that is suitable for sake brewing. In addition to tasting and purchasing sake at the store, you can take a tour of the sake storehouse, which was built in the Taisho period (1912-1926). The storehouse has been designated as a National Tangible Cultural Property and used as a filming location for TV dramas. At Kakuregura Fujii, a restaurant inside a renovated sake storehouse, you can savor dishes that make the most of the blessings of Shiga along with local sake.

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Address21, Tameshinmachi Kami, Omihachiman City, Shiga 523-0866, Japan Operating Hours8:00-18:00 Regular holidaysClosed on Sundays and at the beginning of the year TEL:0748-32-2475 Official Website Founded in 1836, this long-established store in Omihachiman, the hometown of Omi merchants, continues to produce Shiga's famous "aka-konnyaku" (red konjac), with over 100 years of history and experience. Aka-konnyaku is said to be associated with warlord Oda Nobunaga. Among them, Norimatsu's aka-konnyaku is widely popular for being easy to cook as it is seasoned well with a moderately soft texture. Its bright color is perfect for accenting your dishes.

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Address Operating Hours7:00-19:00 Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday Official Website Founded in 1934. The tofu is carefully produced in Gokasho, known as the village of balances. The tofu lineup includes the "tenbin-no-sato" series, which features the popular local character Tenbin-boya, and the "omi-no-mame" series, made using 100% soybeans produced in Shiga Prefecture for local production for local consumption. The shop offers a wide variety of tofu with a nostalgic flavor without adding processes to make it last longer. Enjoy the local flavors that are made with love and dedication for flavor and texture.

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Address4-36, Kawahara 3-chome, Hikone, Shiga 522-0083, Japan Operating Hours10:00-18:00 Regular holidaysEvery Wednesday, every other Thursday Official Website Instagram X(Twitter) A must-see store for those who adore the Sengoku (Warring States) period, selling a wide variety of Sengoku warlord goods. Based on the concept of "becoming a store loved by both children and adults through products featuring Sengoku and feudal warlords," there are so many kinds of items lined up in the store that you will find it almost impossible to choose just one. In addition to Sengoku and warlord goods, the store also offers many local goods of Hikone and handicrafts decorated with family crests, making it an attractive place for tourists in the area and fans of the Sengoku period (1467-1568) to visit at least once. (Recommended by Mr. Tani, Hotel Sunroute Hikone)

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Address1-3-37, Honmachi 1-chome, Hikone-shi, Shiga 522-0064 Operating Hours8:30-18:00 Regular holidaysTuesday TEL:0749-22-6003 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) Founded in 1809, this is a Japanese traditional sweets store that served the Ii family of the Hikone Domain. At the time of its establishment, its confectionery was delivered to Umoreginoya (samurai house), where Ii Naosuke, the famous feudal lord at the end of the Edo period, spent his youth. The shop’s signature product, Umoregi, is said to be one of Shiga's most famous confections and is loved by many people. This long-established sweets shop, with a history of producing Japanese confections that are said to be enjoyed with all the senses for more than 200 years, offers a wide range of elegant sweets that combine Japanese and Western ingredients made with the "Japanese spirit with Western learning.” (Recommended by Mr. Tani, Hotel Sunroute Hikone)

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Address328 Eigenji Takano-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0212 Operating Hours9:00-17:00 Regular holidaysOpen irregularly (closed during the year-end and New Year holidays) TEL:0748-27-0129 Official Website Located near the head temple of Eigenji where rich nature surrounds, the shop makes konjac by hand in the traditional way. Kaku konjac, made from konjac potatoes, can hold flavors and has a delicious crunchy texture when cooked in oden (fish cake hot pot), dengaku (miso glazed dish), and other dishes. The shop boasts a varied lineup of konjac products, including sashimi konjac, konjac noodles, and konjac balls, making it fun to choose the right konjac for your dish. Try the handmade, satisfying konjac for yourself. (Recommended by Mr. Takahashi, Eigenji Onsen Happu-no-Yu)

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Address311, Anshoku-nakamachi, Hikone, Shiga 529-1152 Operating Hours10:00-18:00: (May close when sold out) Regular holidaysTuesday, Wednesday TEL:0749-20-9936 Official Website Instagram This popular patisserie makes by hand around 20 types of petit gâteau, including the world championship-winning Victoire cake and the popular Tarte Fromage cheesecake, as well as various baked goods and macaroons, boasting a wide range of lineups and tastes. Gift wrapping and boxing services are available according to your needs and budget to make the products pleasant gifts and souvenirs.

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Address14-25 Honmachi, Yokaichi, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0012 Operating Hours11:00-20:00 Regular holidaysWednesday TEL:0748-23-4762 Official Website Instagram A select shop where you can find the fashion known as "American casual." It offers products and styles carefully selected by their own eyes and senses, collected from all over Japan. The shop has a factory where they make jeans for its own original denim brand. As a new denim mecca, the shop is loved by serious denim fans.

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Address3335 Shimoda, Konan, Shiga 520-3201 Operating Hours09:00-17:00 Regular holidaysOpen all year (closed on New Year's Day) TEL:0120-35-9486 Official Website The shop has four stores in Shiga Prefecture. Based on the concept of jizuke, Japanese pickles locally made from local ingredients, the shop is particular about making pickles using traditional vegetables and vegetables locally grown in Shiga Prefecture as the original ingredients. Its specialties are pickles made from two traditional vegetables: Shimoda eggplant in summer and Hinona Kabu turnips in fall and winter. The products make perfect souvenirs and gifts. The Yamajo Himure store is located near Hachiman-bori and the Himure Hachimangu Shrine, making it easy to stop by while sightseeing.

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Address1-80749-21-2031 Sawa-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0075 Operating Hours8:00 - 20:008:00 - 19:00 (December - March) Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday Official Website Instagram Facebook Located near Hikone Castle, this popular store offers a wide variety of Shiga souvenirs. In addition to famous confections, crafts, and local sake from Shiga, you will be surprised by the overwhelming lineup of Hikonyan products. Among them, Hikodora, a dorayaki (Japanese sweet pancake) branded with Hikonyan, is the best recommendation. The soft dough is made with plenty of honey, and homemade red bean paste with subdued sweetness is sandwiched between the pancakes. The Omi rice crackers, made with special Omi rice and carefully baked one by one, are also popular with the aroma of soy sauce pervading the store. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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Address100 Yoshida, Toyosato Town, Inukami-gun, Shiga 529-1165 Operating Hours9:00-17:00 Regular holidaysopen every day of the year TEL:0749-35-2538 Official Website Instagram Facebook The brewery was founded in 1854 after receiving an order to brew sake from Ii Naosuke, the feudal lord of the Hikone Domain. The name of its sake brand Kinkame is derived from Konkijo Castle, another name for the national treasure Hikone Castle. Choju Kinkame is their signature brand and is a series of pure rice sake made from 100% Omi rice, which allows you to savor the flavor of the rice. Nine types of sake are available in 10% increments of alcohol content, each with a different flavor, aroma, sweetness, and other features, making them attractive. Fermented foods, such as non-alcoholic koji amazake (sweet rice drink) and shio (salt) koji made with koji-fermented grain alone, are also popular.

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Address207-1 Yanagawa-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga 521-1146 Operating Hours11:00-18:00 Regular holidaysThursdays, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays TEL:0749-43-7808 Official Website Instagram This lakeside house, filled with Scandinavian sundries, offers vintage tableware and old tools that the owner bought by actually visiting Scandinavian countries several times a year. You will also find clothes and daily necessities selected from both Japan and overseas. The store has frequent customers both inside and outside of the prefecture as a variety store where you will find items that you can use with love for a long time. On weekdays, a small cafe space is open where you can spend a peaceful and restful cafe time.

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Address2083 Yamagami-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0231 Operating Hours11:00-18:00 Regular holidaysThursdays, year-end and New Year's vacations *Bakery closed (Mondays and Thursdays) TEL:0748-27-1707 Official Website Instagram Facebook A winery in Higashiomi City, known for its Aito grapes. All wines produced here are Japanese "nigori" wines using only domestically grown grapes without filtration. The winery does not use cultured yeast and adds no or very few antioxidants and their wines have fans throughout the country. It also offers popular bread made with wine yeast and natural yeast as it goes well with meals and wine. Tastings are available for non-drivers (free of charge for about 5 kinds). (Recommended by Mr. Takahashi, Eigenji Onsen Happu-no-Yu)

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Address1-12-6, Honmachi 1-chome, Hikone-shi, Shiga 522-0064 Operating HoursTake-out 10:30 - 20:00, eat-in 11:30 - 18:00 Regular holidaysMonday, Tuesday TEL:0749-20-2890 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) Based on the concept of "a snack, a cup of tea, and time to unwind," the shop offers seasonal sweets. In addition to cakes, baked sweets, and puddings made with plenty of seasonal ingredients, sweets that feature Hikonyan are also on offer as recommended gifts and souvenirs. Afternoon tea, which comes with more than a dozen kinds of tea and sweets, is available by reservation. Enjoy a relaxing time in the shop’s calm atmosphere. Whole cakes and birthday cakes are also offered by reservations. (Recommended by Mr. Kataoka, Biwa-Kohan Mikaku-no-Yado Futabaso).

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Address2-3 Tamaki-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0872 Operating Hours9:00-18:00 Regular holidaysTuesdays (open if Tuesday is a national holiday) TEL:0748-32-2610 Official Website Founded in 1863, this long-established store is known as the birthplace of Omi's famous sweet dechi-yokan. Dechi yokan is a gently sweet steamed red bean jelly hand-wrapped in bamboo skin by artisans. It was named after a young apprentice (dechi in Japanese) to a merchant family who brought it home as a souvenir when he went back to his hometown. Uiro mochi (steamed rice cake), made with delicious rice from the rice-producing region Omi, is favored by many for its springy texture. Nearby is Hachiman-bori, famous as a location for period dramas and a tourist attraction. (Recommended by Mr. Kataoka, Biwa-Kohan Mikaku-no-Yado Futabaso)

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Address510 Tatehata-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0207 Operating Hours9:00-17:30 (April-November) 9:00-16:30 (December-March) *Toilets and parking lots are available 24 hours a day. Regular holidaysTuesdays, year-end and New Year's holidays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the following Wednesday) (Open every day in November) TEL:0748-29-0428 Official Website Facebook This roadside station is a rest stop located near the border between Shiga and Mie prefectures. In a rich natural setting where the original scenery of Japan still strongly remains, it provides an attractive retro atmosphere, having reused facilities from a closed junior high school. Visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities at the facility, as well as a small aquarium displaying river fish. At the farmers market, you will find local specialties such as mandokoro-cha green tea and konjac. As it has a city hall branch office and a medical clinic, it is loved by the townspeople as a base facility for local residents. (Recommended by Mr. Takahashi, Eigenji Onsen Happu-no-Yu)

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AddressMachiya Club, 21 Nakayacho Naka, Omihachiman City, Shiga 523-0865, Japan Operating Hours11:00-18:00, Sunday 12:00-17:00 Regular holidaysWednesday TEL:0748-43-1933 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) A specialty nut store located on the site of a former sake brewery in Omihachiman. The carefully selected nuts lined up in the store can be purchased by weight or in all-you-can-stuff style. In addition to pesticide and additive-free nuts selected mainly from California, the store offers a lineup of original mixed nuts, smoked nuts, nut smoothies, nut butter, and other items that are sure to please nut lovers. Located by Lake Biwa, the store shares LA's organic food culture and sustainable food style.

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Address Operating Hours11:00-18:00 Regular holidaysTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays *Some temporary closures TEL:090-8457-8848 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) A small cafe operated inside an old private house in Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga Prefecture, the birthplace of the Omi Hino merchants. In a townhouse in the satoyama landscape where Omi Hino merchants once lived, they roast the finest specialty coffee beans carefully selected from around the world. Enjoy a relaxing moment with the mellow aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans in a peaceful and cozy rustic space.

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Address Operating HoursLunch 11:30-14:30, Evening 17:00-21:30 Regular holidaysEvery Monday, 2nd and 4th Tuesday (open if Monday is a national holiday) *If Monday is a national holiday, closed the following Tuesday TEL:0748-22-0329 Official Website Instagram Facebook Located at the foot of Tarobogu Shrine (Aga-jinja Shrine), one of Shiga's representative shrines, the restaurant serves sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, steak, yakiniku, and other dishes prepared with the first-class top-graded Omi beef for an enjoyable moment in a prestigious atmosphere. Kaiseki cuisine and course meals can be enjoyed in the comfort of a private room with tatami or kotatsu (tables with a heater underneath). For lunch, try the reasonably priced set menus. Be delighted with the changes of the Japanese garden in each season, with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, while relaxing in the sophisticated Japanese atmosphere.

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Address Operating Hours11:30~15:00(14:00L.O):17:30~21:30 Regular holidaysWednesdays + irregular holidays TEL:0748-47-8282 Official Website Instagram Using carefully grown local vegetables, the restaurant offers pizza baked over a wood fire in a stone oven made in Naples. They carefully bake one by one in a wood-fired oven by Mario Acunto, a pizza oven brand that boasts over 100 years of history in Naples.

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Address Operating Hours11:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30): Saturday, Sunday, Holidays / 11:00 - Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday TEL:0749-22-3000 Official Website A restaurant specializing in char-broiled eel with crispy skin and soft and plump meat. The eels are freshly caught in the morning and grilled over a charcoal fire to give them an exquisite crispy-yet-soft texture. The secret sauce that enhances the flavor of eels is slightly sweetened and has been continuously replenished over generations. Try their signature unaju (grilled eel rice bowl) to experience its authentic taste for yourself. As the restaurant may be filled up at lunchtime, it is recommended to avoid the busy times or make a reservation if you want to be sure to eat.

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Address Operating Hours10:00-18:00 Regular holidaysMonday and Thursday (open if the day falls on a national holiday) TEL:0748-20-3993 Instagram The name of the shop, Chou-Chou, means a favorite thing in French. With the wish to introduce the charm of the delicious and nutritious ingredients grown in the rich nature to many people and to grow together with the people of the region, the shop transforms the richness of Shiga's ingredients into deliciousness to deliver it to customers. The Ko-no-kuni raw cheesecake is made with sake lees and sake from six local breweries. You can enjoy the process of maturing day by day thanks to the action of koji mold.

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Address Operating Hourslunch11:00-15:00(L/O14:30):dinner17:00-20:30(L/O20:00):last entry 19:30:* Please note that the last entry and LO time may change without notice due to circumstances. Regular holidaysWednesday TEL:0748-37-4325fax: 0748-37-4945e-mail: contact@oumi-usi.co.jp Official Website Instagram Founded in 1879, the restaurant has a deep history.The butcher shop and restaurant offer Omi beef produced from cattle carefully and lovingly raised at its own farm in Shiga Prefecture.You can purchase Omi beef both in-store and online, as well as enjoy the dishes using Shiga's local ingredients and the atmosphere at the restaurant. (Take-out menu available).Sukiyaki is the restaurant's famous specialty. Savor the dish prepared with its long-loved secret warishita sauce and coarse sugar. In addition, "Omi beef French" has been added as a new menu item for 2023. You can enjoy the fusion of carefully selected Omi beef, the chef's refined sensibility, and his accumulated techniques.

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Address Operating Hours9:00-17:30 Regular holidaysTuesday TEL:0749-46-1110 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) Enjoy shopping at Aito Farmers Market Center, a shop selling fresh agricultural products 100% locally grown in Higashiomi City; Rapty, a gelato shop made from local farm products and milk; and Rural Life Center, a store selling souvenirs, dried flowers, and a variety of goods, as well as seasonal flower gardens.

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Address Operating Hours18:00-22:00, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 12:00-22:00 Regular holidaysWednesday, Thursday Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) A cafe and bar that boasts a comfortable space in a renovated 100-year-old residence designed by William Merrell Vories. The interior features some of the characteristics of Vories architecture, such as doorknobs made with crystal and a fireplace, which will make you excited just by visiting the place. It also offers a pasta menu that uses fresh pasta delivered from Awaji Island to be enjoyed at the cafe. Try its chewy texture and flavor for an enjoyable experience. Many customers also come for the pudding a la mode, a retro dessert that evokes the Showa period (1926-1989).

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Address Operating Hours10:00-18:00 (until 17:00 from October to March) Regular holidaysWednesdays (Wednesdays and Thursdays from January to February) Official Website Instagram The gelato is made by pasteurizing freshly squeezed milk from cows raised freely in the delicious air and water at the foot of Mt. Suzuka. Its "authentic taste" is rich and gentle, derived from the natural tastes of the ingredients without adding any artificial flavors. The freshly made gelato you taste in the great outdoors will be an unforgettable experience. At the adjoining facility Aikyo-no-Mori, you can stay overnight in bungalows and enjoy outdoor activities such as barbecues and playing in the river. (Recommended by Mr. Takahashi, Eigenji Onsen Happu-no-Yu)

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Address Operating Hours11:30-14:00, 16:30-23:00 (LO.22:30) Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday Official Website Located a three-minute walk from JR Hikone Station. This long-established Japanese restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, such as fresh seasonal seafood, seasonal vegetables, Omi beef, funa-zushi (fermented crucian carp sushi), and more. It has a reputation among regular customers as “the best place to eat sushi and kaiseki cuisine in Hikone.” The large and small tatami rooms can accommodate two to 40 people. There are also 17 counter-seats where you can enjoy conversation with the chef. Relax and unwind from your trip with the seasonal dishes and sake that suits the food. Lunch from 1,100 yen, evening course from 3,520 yen. (Recommended by Mr. Tani, Hotel Sunroute Hikone)

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Address Operating Hours17:30-25:00, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 17:00-25:00 Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday TEL:0748-47-1023 Official Website Instagram The yakiniku restaurant is run by Kamei Farm Group, a farm specializing in Omi beef. Enjoy fresh Omi beef delivered from the farm at a reasonable price that only a directly managed restaurant can offer. The restaurant proudly provides Omi Kamei beef, which meets six unique additional standards among the cattle that have passed the strict Omi beef certification standards. As it is directly managed by the farm, you can also enjoy rare parts of the beef and fresh hormones, which are on the daily menu. Enjoy luxurious meat at this lively, bustling, and famous yakiniku restaurant. (Recommended by Mr. Kawamura, Green Hotel Yes Omihachiman)

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Address Operating Hours11:30-15:00 17:00-20:00 (LO) Regular holidaysTuesday TEL:0748-33-3055 Official Website A long-established butcher store opened in 1896, operated by Kanekichi Yamamoto Foods. This Omi beef restaurant is well known among the local residents. The steaks grilled by chefs with expert knowledge of Omi beef is best enjoyed for its delicious fat that melts in your mouth. The restaurant also offers hamburgers, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and other delicious menus prepared with the pride of a long-established restaurant with a thorough knowledge of meat. Course meals and kaiseki cuisine are also available for special occasions.

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Address Operating Hours11:30-22:00 (LO20:30) Regular holidaysTuesday TEL:0749-21-2789 Official Website Instagram Yume Kyobashi Castle Road, located at the Kyobashi entrance of Hikone Castle, is a popular tourist spot lined with stores reminiscent of machiya townhouses with white walls and black lattices. One of the corners of the road is the restaurant. After passing through the shop curtain and continuing along the stone pavement, there is an elegant and calm Japanese-style space where you can enjoy the finest Omi beef dishes and the highest level of hospitality in an elegant Japanese atmosphere.

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Address Operating Hours11:00-15:00 (LO 14:30), 17:00-21:00 (LO 20:30) Regular holidaysthe New Year's holiday Official Website Instagram This unagi eel specialty restaurant offers authentic Nagoya-style hitsumabushi (finely chopped broiled eel over rice). The eel grilled over a charcoal fire by a chef has crispy and fragrant skin and tender meat, which goes well with the secret sauce that has been preserved since the restaurant opened. Many regular customers come from as far away as Kyoto and Nagoya, and there is a long waiting list every day especially during the summer. The restaurant also offers menus for those who do not eat eels, such as hitsumabushi made with Omi beef so that everyone in the family can enjoy their meals.

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Address Operating Hours11:00-15:00 *Closed in winter in January, to be reopened in February Regular holidaysClosed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and other days as well as temporary closures and New Year's holidays Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) A vegan cafe where you can taste raw sweets and food in a samurai residence from the Edo period (1603-1867) near Hikone Castle. The cafe is also popular as a store specializing in raw chocolate. As the name suggests, you can purchase chocolates that suit both hare-no-hi (special days) and ke-no-hi (everyday life). The carefully designed packaging would also make a great gift. Enjoy a peaceful moment while admiring the view of the atmospheric Japanese garden. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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Address Operating Hours11:30-15:00 (LO 14:30) 17:30-22:00 (LO 21:00) Regular holidaysWednesday Official Website This restaurant specializes in Hinai jidori chicken, which is shipped directly from Akita each day. The famous Hinai jidori oyakodon is a masterpiece dish made of charbroiled jidori free-range chicken stewed in a secret sauce and covered with half-cooked quality egg. At dinner time, enjoy Hinai jidori skewers and a variety of other dishes using the chicken. The restaurant also offers more than 20 varieties of local sake from Shiga, so you can fully enjoy your favorite sake together with jidori chicken from Akita. Come relax and unwind in the calm atmosphere. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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Address Operating HoursTake-out 10:30 - 20:00, Eat-in 11:30 - 18:00 Regular holidaysMonday, Tuesday TEL:0749-20-2890 Official Website Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) Based on the concept of "a snack, a cup of tea, and time to unwind," the shop offers seasonal sweets. In addition to cakes, baked sweets, and puddings made with plenty of seasonal ingredients, sweets that feature Hikonyan are also on offer as recommended gifts and souvenirs. Afternoon tea, which comes with more than a dozen kinds of tea and sweets, is available by reservation. Enjoy a relaxing time in the shop’s calm atmosphere. Whole cakes and birthday cakes are also offered by reservations. (Recommended by Mr. Kataoka, Biwa-Kohan Mikaku-no-Yado Futabaso)

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Address Operating HoursMorisada Ishibiki Soba Bar (weekdays)11:00~14:30/17:00~21:00 (last order 30 minutes before closing)(Weekends & Holidays)11:00~15:30/17:00~21:00 (last order 30 minutes before closing time)Morisada Cafe9:00~18:00 Regular holidaysThird Monday of every month: (If the Monday is a national holiday, the following day is closed.) TEL:0748-36-3763 Official Website Instagram This inn was merchant Hino’s private house quietly nestled in the streets of Hino, a town with a rich history. It is open only to one group of guests per day. Once you step inside, you will feel as if you have stepped back in time to the past and entered a world of wabi and sabi (the Japanese sense of beauty of simplicity). The guest rooms are beautifully decorated with furnishings incorporating a Japanese sense of beauty, and the on-site soba noodles restaurant, cafe, and gallery can be enjoyed by day visitors as well.

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Address Operating Hours11:00~18:00 Regular holidaysMonday TEL:0749-28-0837 Official Website This deli offers a variety of charcuterie such as ham, sausage, and pate prepared by a chef who has traveled the world, as well as delicatessen items such as quiche and side dishes, to be enjoyed either eat-in or take-out. Located by Lake Biwa, the shop provides a view of the beautiful lake that changes with the passage of time. The delicatessen dishes with a sense of luxury will also be ideal for parties at home.

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Address Operating Hours10:30-18:00 (April-October): 10:30-17:00 (November-March) Regular holidaysWednesdays (open every day in August) TEL:0748-58-2040 Official Website Instagram A five-minute drive away from Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo. It is a gelato and cheese store located inside a dairy farm. The gelato and cheese are made from freshly squeezed milk at the farm. The variety of gelato changes with the seasons, allowing you to discover a new taste at every visit. Lunch is available on weekdays only (reservations recommended).

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Address Operating Hours11:30-15:00-(reservation required): evening 17:00-(reservation required) Regular holidaysTuesday and Wednesday TEL:0748-43-0642 Official Website Instagram Facebook Rokkon (six roots) refers to the root of perception, including the mysterious consciousness called the sixth sense, which transcends the five human senses. The restaurant was named in the hope of offering a delicious time that resonates with rokkon by incorporating the blessing of the lake and the fruits of local producers' efforts in a place with a history of 180 years. "Uka" is derived from Ukanomitama-no-kami, the god of grain. To eat is to live. They hope that you will return home healthy and energized from the very core.

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Address Operating HoursLunch 12:00-15:00 (last entry 13:30) Evening 17:00-22:00 (last entry 19:30) Regular holidaysYear-end and New Year holidays, Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month TEL:0749-42-4007 Official Website Founded in 1758. It is a long-established Japanese-style restaurant that has been in business since the middle of the Edo period and was visited twice by Emperor Meiji in 1878. Okuma Shigenobu, Inoue Kaoru, and Yamaoka Tesshu accompanied the Emperor, as well as many other great figures visited the restaurant, including Itagaki Taisuke, Shibusawa Eiichi, and Togo Heihachiro. Its hall is designated as a National Tangible Cultural Property, and the garden has been selected as one of the 100 beautiful scenery of Shiga. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine prepared with local Shiga ingredients as well as seasonal foodstuffs gathered from all over Japan in a space with a sense of history. (Recommended by Mr. Kataoka, Biwa-Kohan Mikaku-no-Yado Futabaso)

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Address Operating HoursLunch 11:30-14:00 LO Bar time 18:00-25:00 Regular holidaysLunch Wed. and Sun. bar time open daily TEL:0749-22-7071 Official Website Instagram Facebook For lunch time, the bar serves Omi beef hamburgers and other homemade specialties in limited quantities. The serving of each menu ends as soon as it is sold out. During bar time, this authentic bar serves and specializes in cigars, cocktails, and Western liquors, making it a unique place hard to find elsewhere in Shiga. (Recommended by Mr. Tani, Hotel Sunroute Hikone)

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Address Operating Hours11:00-15:00 Regular holidaysTuesdays, 2nd and 4th Mondays TEL:0749-27-2941 Official Website This is one of the restaurants where you can enjoy beef udon noodles associated with the successive lords of the Ii family of the Hikone Domain. The “ichidaime udon” is a kama-age (straight-from-the-pot) udon with a special hot and spicy dipping sauce inspired by the fierce personality of lord Ii Naomasa. Inspired by lord Ii Naotaka, the “nidaime udon” is a luxurious udon with thinly sliced Omi beef meat on top of the hot udon with plenty of red miso-flavored broth poured over the noodles. Both are called “akaoni (red devil) udon" and well-loved by customers.

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Address Operating HoursLunch time 11:30-14:30 (Lo 14:00), Dinner time 17:30-21:00 (Lo 20:30) Regular holidaysopen every day of the year TEL:0749-45-3880 Official Website Instagram Facebook This restaurant specializes in Omi beef and has only counter seats so you can enjoy conversation with the chef and watch the food being grilled. It offers courses in which you can savor fillet and sirloin of Omi beef selected by the chef. Have a special moment in the relaxed atmosphere, enjoying the chef's skillful handiwork as well as the carefully selected wines.

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Address Operating Hours10:00-18:00 Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday Official Website Instagram Facebook Specializing in locally made puddings, the shop inherits the Omi merchants’ philosophy of "sanbo-yoshi" (good for all three sides: the seller, the customer, and society). The pudding products were developed to preserve good things for the future, using local red eggs and milk. The products embody the philosophy by being not only good in taste but also good for the body and the local community through local production for local consumption. You will find a variety of puddings, including Biwako blue, a pudding topped with blue jelly inspired by Lake Biwa, and Asamiya matcha pudding, made with high-grade matcha green tea and homemade red bean paste. The blessing of Shiga is packed into a small jar. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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Address Operating Hours11:00-17:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-19:00 Regular holidaysThursday TEL:0748-32-2121 This creative Omi beef dining restaurant is located on Suwaicho Street in the historic Hachiman-bori area. In addition to the steak set and sukiyaki set, the amiyaki grilled beef set and hamburger steak set made with Omi beef are also popular. All of these dishes are well known not only for Omi beef at a reasonable price, but also for the owner's thoughtful and courteous hospitality.

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Open in a new tab（Japanese Site） A girls' trip in Shiga Prefecture (Koto area)! A 3-day/2-night course to enjoy the best of the hidden spots in the area

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Recommended Courses Soon to be registered as a World Heritage site! A half-day course with a trip to Hikone Castle, a national treasure of Japan, and its neighborhood town（Japanese Site） A girls' trip in Shiga Prefecture (Koto area)! A 3-day/2-night course to enjoy the best of the hidden spots in the area（Japanese Site） How to use the map When you click on a pin on the map, the corresponding spot information appears. Button functions Opens the spot list. You can filter spots by category. Switches the Stroly map to Google Map. You can also switch it to other maps such as the satellite photo map. Clicking the button again returns the map to Stroly. Creates a URL (room function) only accessible by friends or family members. Shows map information, such as the title and description of the map. GPS functions Turn on GPS and your current location will be displayed on the map. (If you are within range of the map)

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AddressIn the swimming centers of Shimogawa-cho, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga, 520-1223 Operating Hours10:00-18:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday TEL:090-6057-4304 Official Website A quiet and peaceful swimming area with a nearby campground, featuring beautiful white sand and green pine trees. Its clear water sometimes turns pink and sometimes purple in the sunlight. Enjoy pleasant time with your family and friends in refreshing nature. Enjoy outdoor camping life all day long, whether by doing BBQ, swimming, kayaking, or stand-up-paddleboarding on the lake. You can park your car behind the tent for more convenience. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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Address278-9, Furusawa-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007, Japan Operating Hours10:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00) Regular holidaysnon-scheduled holiday TEL:0749-26-1793 Official Website Instagram The two loved attractions here are the 8-meter-high aerial athletic course and the 200-meter-long zipline.　You can enjoy the openness of the great nature while admiring the beautiful Hikone Castle and its surrounding cityscape, an extraordinary experience you would not have in everyday life. The 2023 season is scheduled to open in mid-March. Same-day reservations and free parking are available, and children (preschoolers) are also welcome. Bring the whole family and make your trip a memorable one by exercising to your heart's content. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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AddressGenkyuen-mae Boat Landing, Kinkame-cho, Hikone City, Shiga 522-0061, Japan Operating HoursWeekdays 10:00-15:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00-16:00 Weekdays in winter (around December to February) only for those who make a reservation at least one week in advance (minimum 3 adults), Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11:00-14:00 *Extra services are available during peak season *Nighttime service is available during spring night cherry blossom viewing and brocade lighting *Temporary reduction in service due to weather Sailings may be reduced temporarily due to weather conditions. Please inquire for details. Regular holidaysthe New Year's holiday TEL:080-1461-4123 Official Website Hikone Castle, a popular sightseeing spot in Shiga, is a water castle that draws water from Lake Biwa. Sightseeing by yakatabune houseboat offers a different travel experience than strolling along the moat's edge on foot, allowing you to discover the charm of Hikone Castle from a different perspective. You can also tour around the castle on rainy or snowy days, or even if you are not confident in your physical strength to enjoy sightseeing at Hikone Castle. Enjoy the seasonal scenery of cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscape in winter. Each boat ride takes about 45 minutes. (Recommended by Mr. Miura, Hikone Castle Resort & Spa)

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Address67 Kozuhatacho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture 527-0214 Operating Hours7:00-17:00 Regular holidaysopen every day of the year TEL:0748-27-2072 Official Website Instagram Easily experience mountain stream fishing for Japanese char and red-spotted masu trout, which are said to be rare mountain stream fish, catching them and barbecuing in the great outdoors all year round without having to bring anything. The famous "fishing and catching" is very popular among families and groups. The barbecue house has 230 seats, all are covered and some are indoors, making it comfortable even in the rain. It is a great place for anyone from children to adults to enjoy a full day of fun together. Large buses are allowed, and group plans are also available. (Recommended by Mr. Takahashi, Eigenji Onsen Happu-no-Yu)

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Address1467-3, Maruyama-cho, Omi-Hachiman-shi, Shiga 523-0805 Operating Hours9:30-17:00 (until 16:00 from December to March) Regular holidaysDecember - March: WednesdaysTemporarily closed during inclement weather Official Website Instagram X(Twitter) A company that offers hand-pulled boat tours around the water village. Enjoy a relaxing and healing time in the great nature of each season. (Recommended by Mr. Kawamura, Green Hotel Yes Omihachiman)

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Address663 Gamo Okamotocho, Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture 529-1521 Operating Hours10:00-16:30 (admission until 16:00) Regular holidaysMonday - Friday TEL:Gari Print Lore Museum 050-5802-2530 (Sat. and Sun. only) Omi Merchant Museum 0748-48-7101 (contact number from Tuesday to Friday) Official Website The Gariban (mimeograph) Museum was opened in 1998 after being renovated from the main house of Horii Shinjiro and his son built at the end of the Meiji period. The museum aims to pass on to future generations their achievements of manufacturing and selling simple printing devices and mimeographs for the first time in Japan, and promoting their use, as well as to let visitors experience the warmth of the gariban culture. Mimeographs have been used and loved for a long time until today with a nickname of "gariban" from the sound made by the iron brush. The nearby Gariban Gakko provides hands-on workshops.(With a fee, reservations required. Website: https://gamo-gariban.com/https://gamo-gariban.com/).Enjoy the culture of gariban by viewing the exhibited equipment, works, video clips, and more.

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Address2247 Kowaki-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0091 Operating HoursVarious reception hours: 9:00-16:30 *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00-18:00 *Worship services are available 24 hours a day. Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website This shrine is worshipped to enshrine the god of victory and happiness. Since ancient times, the shrine has been praised as a great deity of “shingen sokugen” (the immediate manifestation of divine favor) and revered by Prince Shotoku, Dengyo Daishi Saicho, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and others. Today, professional athletes, leading corporate executives, politicians, craftspeople, business people, and many others from all walks of life seek the blessings of the great god of Tarobogu Shrine.

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Address864-1 Oaza Nishioji, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga 529-1628 Operating HoursMarch 1-November 30 weekdays 10:00 - 17:00, weekends and holidays 9:30 - 17:00December 1-February 29 all days 10:00 - 16:00 Regular holidaysWednesdays (except holidays) *Please inquire from December to February Official Website A park based on the the theme of dairy farming, interaction, and hands-on experience. The park is filled with seasonal flowers: tulips in the spring, sunflowers in the summer, and cosmos in the fall. You can also enjoy interactions with popular animals such as kangaroos and capybaras. There are a variety of hands-on facilities offering experiences such as an oven-baked pizza-making, BBQ, and cooking rice outdoors. Furthermore, you can play in nature with large buggy cars, lawn slides, and more. Another recommended is the 17-meter-high German-made giant athletic Alps Gym.

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Address3-40, Kinkame-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0061, Japan Operating Hours8:30-17:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website This is a former daimyo feudal lord's garden constructed around a pond at its center. Trees, rocks, and ponds are skillfully arranged around the pond in imitation of the Eight Views of Omi selected in association with the eight views of Xiaoxiang of Dongting Lake in Hunan, Chikubu Island, and the Oki no Shiroishi rocks, creating a garden of great elegance.

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Address It constitutes one of the peaks of the Suzuka mountain range and spreads out the most to the Shiga Prefecture side. It is a famous mountain in Omi that has enshrined a deity since ancient times and has been loved by local people. It is known for its beautiful changing scenery in each of the seasons and its graceful appearance to be an easy-to-climb mountain. The path through beech forests surrounding the branch peaks of Mt. Ryuo and Mt. Mizunashi is an attractive spot with many wild birds. To the west, you can see Omi Basin below you and Mt. Hiei and Hira mountain ranges beyond Lake Biwa, which gives you a magnificent feeling.

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Address Operating HoursWeekdays: generally 9:00-16:00Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: all day weekdaysPlease check the timetable for weekday service hours. Official Website Omi Railway runs “cycle trains” in which passengers can bring their bicycles on board. The subject lines are the Honsen Line (between Maibara Station to Kibukawa Station) and Taga Line (between Takamiya Station to Taga Taisha-mae Station) on the Omi Railway. Bicycles can be brought on board free of charge (fare only).

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Address1-11, Onosue-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0001, Japan Operating Hours9:00~17:00 (admission until 16:30) Regular holidaysMondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), closed from December 20 to the end of February Official Website This is the residence where Ii Naosuke spent 15 years from the age of 17 to 32. It is said that Naosuke mainly trained his mind and body and learned the spirit of Zen in the world of the tea ceremony at this residence. The house was apparently named after his tanka poem, in which he compared himself to Umoregi, a buried and hidden tree in the ground: "Although it is unavoidable that my life will decay here, my heart will never be buried.”

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AddressShimotoyoura, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 521-1131 Operating Hours8:30-17:00 (last admission at 16:00) Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website Located northeast of JR Azuchi Station, these are the ruins of the castle on Mt. Azuchi at 198 meters above sea level, where Oda Nobunaga resided. They have been designated as a National Special Historic Site. Azuchi Castle took about three years from 1576 to complete by Oda Nobunaga. It was built to mark the start of the Azuchi–Momoyama period (1573-1603). However, it burnt down during the Honnoji Incident, in which the Oda Nobunaga was assassinated, and only the stone walls remain. It is said that Azuchi Castle was the first full-fledged castle tower built in Japan, leaving its mark on history as a famous castle site.

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AddressAround Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture Official Website Hachimanbori is a major artery of the town that caused the castle town to flourish under Hachimanyama Castle being a residence castle of then lord during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603). It played a major role in the birth and development of the Omi merchants and the prosperity of the town, making the town as busy as Otsu in Omi Province in the late Edo period. Along the moat, white-walled storehouses and old houses stand side by side, showing how the town looked in those glamorous days.

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AddressHonmachi 1-chome and 2-chome, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture Official Website Kyobashi was a bridge connecting the second section, where samurai of 1,000 koku or more resided, and the third section, where middle or lower-class samurai, merchants, and craftsmen resided. The street from Kyobashi to Honmachi is called Honmachi-dori street, and only traces of the Edo period (1603-1868) remained in the town layout and the streets with white walls and latticed windows. However, the area along Honmachi-dori street has been rebuilt as an "old new town" with new buildings that make use of the quality of the merchant houses with the sense of the Edo period known as Yume Kyobashi.

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Address518 Ishibata, Toyosato Town, Inukami-gun, Shiga 529-1169 Operating Hours9:00~17:00 Regular holidaysMondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays Official Website This school was donated in 1937 by an Omi merchant, Tetsujiro Furukawa. It was designed by William Merrell Vories, who worked mainly in Omihachiman. The building with a reinforced concrete structure, which was rare back then, was equipped with cutting-edge equipment, such as flush toilets, heating appliances, and an extension phone system, so it was dubbed "the best elementary school in the East" and "chalk education palace."

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Address41 Eigenji Takano-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0212 Operating Hours09:00～16:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website Located on the right bank of the Echigawa River, it is the main temple of the Eigenji school of the Rinzai sect. Climbing up the stone steps of the approach, you will see the Echigawa River on your right and the stone cliffs on your left, where stone statues of the sixteen Rakan and other statues are enshrined. The approach to the temple is lined with maple trees, which attract many tourists during the fall foliage season. The principal image of the Holy Kannon, also known as the "successor Kannon," is a secret statue and is said to bring blessings for the birth of a child and successors if you pray.

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Address157 Chomeiji-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0808 Operating Hours08:00-17:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday It is a temple on the 250-meter-high mountainside of Mt. Chomeiji. This is the 31st holy site of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage temples and is believed to bring about a long life as said in the pilgrim's song: "May you live for 8,000 years, Oh the sacred, long-life willow of Chomeiji Temple, let us carry you in our hearts, as we go on our journey." When you climb up the 808 stone steps from the lakeside, you will see the lines of the roofs beautifully overlapping each other. This is an esteemed temple, with all of the buildings designated as cultural assets by the prefecture or the city.

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Address323, Hyakusaiji-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga 527-0144 Operating Hours8:00 - 17:00 (reservation required to view temple treasures) Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website This temple of the Tendai sect is reminiscent of a mountain castle covered with massive stone walls and is one of the three temples of Koto. It is one of the oldest temples in Omi and was built by Prince Shotoku 1400 years ago in 606, for the Baekje people on the mountainside of Mt. Oshitate (771.8m) in imitation of Ryuunji Temple in Baekje Province. The principal image of both Ryuunji Temple and Hyakusaiji Temple is said to be one of the eleven-faced Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of “two deities from the same tree,” which was carved from the same giant tree as the other.

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Address26 Ikeji, Koura-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga 522-0254 Operating Hours8:30-17:00 (must enter the mountain by 16:30) Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website This temple of the Tendai sect is one of the three temples of Koto. The main hall, constructed during the early Kamakura period, is a purely Japanese-style building that was built without using a single nail. It has been designated as the first national treasure. The three-story pagoda standing to the right of the main hall is described as a pagoda with an elegant appearance made of solely Japanese cypress. Like the main hall, it is a purely Japanese-style building without using a single nail and has been designated as a national treasure. The temple is also famous for its autumnal foliage, and with its fudan-zakura (cherry blossoms that bloom from the end of September until late spring), you can view both the autumnal leaves and the cherry blossoms at the same time.

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Address604 Taga, Taga-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga 522-0341 Operating HoursPrayers are accepted from 08:30 to 16:30 (anytime) Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website The shrine has long been worshipped throughout Japan as a god of longevity and marriage, and was also the object of deep devotion by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is a former government shrine and enshrines Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the parents of Amaterasu no Omikami, as its deities of worship. The shrine is also known by its nickname Otaga-san. Souvenir stores line both sides of the approach from the Otorii gate in front of the station to the shrine.

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Address1100 Furusawa-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007, Japan Operating Hours9:00-17:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday The family temple of the Ii family. It is a temple of the Eiheiji school of the Soto Zen sect, founded by Ii Naomasa. On the hill behind the main hall, there is a hokyointo pagoda of successive lords of the Ii clan, and their images are a treasure of the temple. The temple also has a legend of the seven wonders. The temple site was once the residence of Shima Sakon, the renowned chief retainer of Ishida Mitsunari, and an old tabunoki tree (Machilus thunbergi) from the time of Shima's residence still stands on the site. This temple also serves as a memorial for the war dead of the Battle of Sekigahara.

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Address1104 Furusawa-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007, Japan Operating Hours9:00-16:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday It is the family temple of the Ii family and belongs to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect. The temple was moved to the foot of Mt. Sawa by Koten when Ii Naomasa became the lord of Sawayama Castle. After passing through the approach lined with bamboo fences to the temple, you will see the gate and the simple Buddhist sanctum typical of Zen temples built in the mid- to late-Edo period with green trees in the background. Hojo (head monk's quarters), built in the early Edo period, is one of the few hojo architecture in Hikone. The Daruma Festival is held every year on April 1 and 2.

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Address1-1 Kinkame-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0061, Japan Operating Hours8:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30) Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website The construction of the castle, which took 20 years, was completed in 1622 by Ii Naotsugu and Ii Naotaka. The castle under the moonlight is beautiful and is considered one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa. This castle is also known as Konkijo because it is said that the statue of Kannon riding a gold turtle was enshrined in a temple on Mt. Hikone before the castle was built. They have been designated as a National Special Historic Site.

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Address1-1, Kinkame-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0061, Japan Operating HoursHikone Castle Administration Center 8:30-17:00 (last admission until Hikone Castle 16:30, Kaikoku Kinenkan 16:45) Regular holidayswithout a holiday TEL:0749-22-2742 Official Website This facility exhibits materials related to Hikone Castle. Hikone Castle has many important cultural assets, such as turrets and stables. Among them, the national treasure Tenshukaku, which is one of the twelve remaining keep towers in Japan, has an elegant appearance with its flower-top-shaped windows and varied gables, although it is excellent for military purposes. Enjoy the castle's appearance, which retains the look of when it was built, as it was spared from the castle abolishing order in the Meiji period (1868-1912) as well as warfare. The castle under the moonlight is beautiful and is considered one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa.

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Address257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0828 Operating Hours9:00-17:00 Regular holidayswithout a holiday Official Website The shrine is located at the southern foot of Mt. Hachiman (271.9 m), about 2.3 km northwest of JR Omihachiman Station. On Saturdays and Sundays near March 14 and 15 every year, the Sagicho Festival is held, and on April 14 and 15 each year, the Hachiman Festival (torch festival and drum festival) is held. Both are representative fire festival rituals of Shiga Prefecture and attract many people visiting from far and near.

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AddressMiyauchi-machi, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0828 Operating Hours09:00-17:00 (last time going up: 16:30) Official Website It takes about 4 minutes from the foot of the mountain to the summit. From the summit, you can see a panoramic view of Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko, and the old castle town of each season. Mt. Hachiman (271.9 m above sea level) is the abounded site of Hachiman Castle built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu. On the ruined site of the main castle, Murakumo Zuiryuji Temple has been relocated from Kyoto.

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AddressThere are four boarding areas in Omihachiman City (Kitanosho-machi, Maruyama-machi, Shirao-machi, and Nakanosho-machi) Official Website Suigo (water village) of Omi Hachiman has been selected as one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa under the theme of “Spring colors: Water village of Azuchi Hachiman.” It is a scenic sightseeing spot as well as a spiritual center for the citizens. The village in each of the seasons has its own charm, and one can feel the workings and blessings of nature. Reeds begin to sprout in the spring, grow to nearly 4 meters in the summer, then lose their leaves and turn golden in the late autumn. In the winter, you can see people weeding in the reed fields. The "reed burning" held around early March is an early spring tradition in the village.

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AddressThere are four boarding areas in Omihachiman City (Kitanosho-machi, Maruyama-machi, Shirao-machi, and Nakanosho-machi) Official Website Suigo (water village) of Omi Hachiman has been selected as one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa under the theme of “Spring colors: Water village of Azuchi Hachiman.” It is a scenic sightseeing spot as well as a spiritual center for the citizens. The village in each of the seasons has its own charm, and one can feel the workings and blessings of nature. Reeds begin to sprout in the spring, grow to nearly 4 meters in the summer, then lose their leaves and turn golden in the late autumn. In the winter, you can see people weeding in the reed fields. The "reed burning" held around early March is an early spring tradition in the village.

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AddressThere are four boarding areas in Omihachiman City (Kitanosho-machi, Maruyama-machi, Shirao-machi, and Nakanosho-machi) Official Website Suigo (water village) of Omi Hachiman has been selected as one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa under the theme of “Spring colors: Water village of Azuchi Hachiman.” It is a scenic sightseeing spot as well as a spiritual center for the citizens. The village in each of the seasons has its own charm, and one can feel the workings and blessings of nature. Reeds begin to sprout in the spring, grow to nearly 4 meters in the summer, then lose their leaves and turn golden in the late autumn. In the winter, you can see people weeding in the reed fields. The "reed burning" held around early March is an early spring tradition in the village.

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AddressOkishima-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Shiga 523-0801 Official Website Okishima Island, located about 1.5 km offshore of Lake Biwa from Omihachiman City, is the largest island in the lake. Approximately 300 people live on the island. There are few examples in the world of people living on an island in a lake, attracting attention also from the academic world. The transportation to the city is, of course, by boat. Regular services are available for commuting to school and work. The beautiful view of Mt. Chomeiji and Suzuka and Hira mountain ranges is unique and only obtainable from an island located in Lake Biwa. Here, the wisdom of the old ways of life and the abundant nature still live on.