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Information on the surrounding area

List of nearby spots

  • Tourist attractions

    • 743 Tagacho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 523-0821

      Hachiman moat

      When Toyotomi Hidetsugu opened a castle town at the foot of Mt. Hachiman,
      The cargo boats that traveled across Lake Biwa, which was the main transportation line at the time,
      Hachimanbori is a canal built to make all ports call at Yawata.
      Merchant ships with sails used to come and go, and the merchants were full of enthusiasm.
      Hachimanbori was once in a state of disrepair and was even planned to be reclaimed.
      However, due to the movement of local volunteers including the Junior Chamber,
      I finally got back to where I am today.
      Currently, it is positioned as a representative tourist attraction of the town,
      More than 30 historical dramas are filmed annually.
  • Nature

    • Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 523-0828

      Hachimanyama Ropeway

      Mt. Hachiman rises magnificently in the idyllic scenery of the waterside area.
      It takes about 4 minutes by ropeway to the summit with an altitude of 271m.
      At the top is the nephew of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who built a castle on this mountain.
      There is Murakumo Imperial Palace Zuiryu-ji Temple, where Lord Hidetsugu is enshrined.
      From the top of the mountain, you can see Omihachiman urban area, Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko, etc.
      You can enjoy a large panorama that shows a rich atmosphere in each season.

      【Tel】0748-32-0303
    • Lake Biwa

      【Time required】About 20-minute drive
  • Facility

  • temple

    • Koto Sanzan

      ■What is Koto Sanzan?
      It is a general term for the three Tendai sect temples, Saimyoji, Kongorinji, and Kudaraji, which have been selected as one of Japan's top 100 autumn leaves spots.

      【Time required】About 30-minute drive