The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture boasting the largest size in Japan. In the northwest, there is the "Shirahige-Jinja Shrine" called "Itsukushima of Omi," reminiscent of the World Heritage Itsukushima Shinto shrine. The magnificent scenery with big torii at Lake Biwa is wonderful, in recent years it has become famous … [Read more...] about Shirahige-Jinja (The Shirahige Shrine), Shiga
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Koka-ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki (Koka Ninja House), Shiga
The only existing Ninja House in Japan "Koka-ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki" (Koka Ninja House) is a residence of the Koka Ninja located in Konan-cho, Shiga Prefecture. This is the only existing ninja mansion in Japan, once here Mr. Mochizuki, the leader of ninja of Koga school, lived here. Currently you can visit the inside of the residence freely with the guide. In the mansion, the … [Read more...] about Koka-ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki (Koka Ninja House), Shiga
Row of Metasequoia Trees, Shiga
The figure that towers strongly into the sky is spectacular Makino Town, Takashima City is located in the northwestern part of Shiga Prefecture. In spring, summer, autumn and winter, people continue to visit the small town on the hillside in search of impressive views. The stunning view is a 2.5 km-long a street lined with "Row of Metasequoia Trees" that gives you the illusion … [Read more...] about Row of Metasequoia Trees, Shiga
Kaiyodo Figure Museum, Shiga
Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture is located in the north part of Shiga Prefecture, a little north of Hikone city famous for having Hikone Castle. In the surroundings of JR Nagahama station, unique shops such as restaurants and glass shops are dotted in the old good streets living in the Edo period such as town houses and the built in godown style. "Kurokabe Square" (Black Wall … [Read more...] about Kaiyodo Figure Museum, Shiga
Omihachiman, Shiga
Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, which is close to Lake Biwa, has a long history of idyllic satoyama landscapes, including water sports. On the other hand, it is a place where the townscape which has developed independently as the Omi merchant birthplace is left. You can enjoy the scenery of "Hachimanbori Canal", which is a place of rich nature and the place of people's … [Read more...] about Omihachiman, Shiga
Genkyu-en Garden, Shiga
"Genkyu-en Garden" is the Chisen-kaiyushiki-teien style (a stroke-style garden around a big pond) located on the northern side of Hikone Castle and is designated as the scenic spot of the country. It is a garden that tells the garden of the early Edo period to the present, comparable to the detached palace of Emperor Xuanzong in China Tang Dynasty. In autumn Japanese maple gets … [Read more...] about Genkyu-en Garden, Shiga