Discover Lake Biwa's Eastern Shores with a Local Guide

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Stop At: Hikone Castle, 1-1 Konkicho, Hikone 522-0061 Shiga Prefecture

Hikone Castle (彦根城, Hikonejō) was completed in 1622. The hilltop castle served as the seat of the Ii daimyo (feudal lords) until the end of the feudal age in 1868. Hikone Castle is an original castle, i.e. it survived the post feudal era without undergoing destruction and reconstruction.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Genkyuen, 3 Konkicho, Hikone 522-0061 Shiga Prefecture

Genkyuen Garden is a Japanese landscape garden with a central pond and a circular walking trail. It was built on the grounds of Hikone Castle in 1677 by the local lord for the entertainment of his guests and his family. It is designed after a palace garden from Tang China.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Omihachiman, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Kinki

Omi Hachiman (近江八幡, Ōmihachiman) is a city in Shiga Prefecture that is known for its nicely preserved old town and canal where visitors can enjoy traditional boat cruises through the historic townscape.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hachiman-bori, Miyauchicho, Omihachiman 523-0828 Shiga Prefecture

The Hachiman-bori Canal was a mainstay in regional economics and transportation until the start of the Showa period (1926 - 1989). White-walled storehouses and old houses stand along the canal, clearly imparting the atmosphere of the area at its peak. In recent years it has become a famous spot for sightseeing, with such features as the harbor being renovated. It is also a spot often used for filming TV shows and movies, and was recently featured in the live action adaptation of the popular anime "Rurouni Kenshin."

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Himure Hachimangu, 257 Miyauchicho, Omihachiman 523-0828 Shiga Prefecture

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A veritable forest of trees grows on the vast, 44,000 square meter shrine grounds. Passing through them and then the tower gate will bring you to the shrine buildings themselves. Furthermore, the "Sagicho Matsuri" bonfire festival and "Hachiman Matsuri" festival held here are both designated Intangible Folk Culture Properties.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Omishonin Street, 257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman 523-0828 Shiga Prefecture

The old townscape is especially well preserved in the vicinity of the Shinmachi area, and is a designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The cityscape was erected from the end of the Edo period (1603 - 1868) through the Meiji period (1868-1912), and is a popular spot as the home of the Omi merchants. You can also find manholes with Omi-Hachiman cityscape designs.

Duration: 30 minutes

Departure Point :

Hikone Station, Furusawacho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0007, Japan

Departure Time :

9am

Return Detail :

Ōmihachiman Station, Takakaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0891, Japan

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