Sights

This dignified castle is a National Treasure

A 4750m canal built during the Warring States Era, linking Lake Biwa and the castle

A shrine known for warding off evil and for its divine messenger in the form of a monkey

One of the temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Ishiyama-dera is associated with Shikibu Murasaki

The head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect known for the “Evening Bell at Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

An art museum floating atop the water and surrounded by beautiful nature with a view of Lake Biwa

A small island with a circumference of 2km on Lake Biwa that has been worshiped since ancient times

Although it took Nobunaga Oda 3 years to complete Azuchi Castle in 1576, all that remains now are the stone walls for this Special Historic Site

A shopping street with the feeling of an old castle town surrounding Hikone Castle

With a beautiful canal and old streets, you can spend a relaxing time in this town

A beautiful 2.4 km prefectural road lined with 500 metasequoia trees

Japan’s largest lake with a beautiful natural panorama changing with the seasons

A small island with a circumference of 2km on Lake Biwa that has been worshiped since ancient times

A tranquil daimyo garden by a large pond in harmony with nature and a castle in the background

This is the place to learn about the history and ecology of Lake Biwa

All of Mount Hiei is included in the temple grounds. The view from the summit is magnificent!

With a beautiful canal and old streets, you can spend a relaxing time in this town

This is a must-see exhibition of the valuable collection of the ruling Ii clan

A sightseeing spot in Nagahama with many attractive shops centered on art

A shopping street with the feeling of an old castle town surrounding Hikone Castle

A shopping street with the feeling of an old castle town surrounding Hikone Castle

A shopping street with the feeling of an old castle town surrounding Hikone Castle