Location List

Rising to approximately 495 meters and spanning the boundary between Kohoku Town and Nagahama City, Mount Odani was once the site of Odani Castle, the mountain stronghold of the Asai clan. Buil...

Located in the Shingaihama area of Hikone City along the shores of Lake Biwa, this accommodation facility is just a short walk from the lakeside. Its rooftop offers pleasant views across the water,...

This mountain summit offers open views to the east, where exposed terrain creates the impression of a rugged rocky peak. The site provides year-round opportunities to capture sunrise scenes. Wit...

This scenic forest road runs along the slopes of Mount Kodakamiyama (922 meters) in the Kohoku–Kinomoto area, a region that once flourished as a center of Buddhist culture and still retains numerou...

Founded in 1869 as a specialty shop producing and selling funa-zushi, the building assumed its present form in 1936. The exterior follows the traditional machiya townhouse style, harmonising with t...

A traditional farmhouse property that includes a guesthouse, backyard garden, and farmland. Set on a spacious 1,550 m² site, the grounds feature the main house (about 100 years old), a renovate...

Built in 1887 to commemorate Emperor Meiji’s visit to Kyoto, this distinguished guesthouse stands as one of Nagahama’s defining landmarks. The adjoining Keiun‑kan Garden, designated a National ...

Just a one‑minute walk from the south exit of JR Yasu Station, this welcoming book café brings new life to a space that served as a classic coffee shop for nearly 40 years. The original charm remai...

This small theme park is located within Ameyama Cultural Movement Park. Passing through the entrance gate, you will encounter a streetscape that recreates farmhouses, merchant houses, inns, and tea...

Built in 1941, this building was remodeled in 2006 while preserving the original materials. It is possible to see the beams and wooden framework that were hidden in the ceiling. You can also view L...

This glamping site offers various lighting effects and amenities. It includes eight units, such as luxurious villas with private pools and glamping domes. The facility also features large public ba...

Established in 1878, this is Japan's oldest trout hatchery. Located in the national scenic area of Samegai Valley, the 3-hectare facility takes full advantage of its natural surroundings. It featur...

This building, constructed entirely from cedar wood, was formerly Kōra Higashi Elementary School. Inside, a red carpet runs through the space, and visitors are required to remove their shoes upon e...

With Lake Biwa right in front, all rooms offer a lake view, allowing guests to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and the nightscape of Otsu City. The lake is just a 10-second walk from the hotel, and a sa...

It is said that in the past, a dedicated locomotive ran from the foot of Mount Ibuki to the JR line to transport coal, and the remnants of those railway tracks have since been converted into a cycl...

The facility is a shōya (village headman’s residence) built during the Ansei era of the Edo period (1854–1860), preserving the architectural style of the late Edo period (1781–1868) intact. It feat...

Since its construction in 1934 as the "Otsu Public Hall," this facility has long been cherished as a place for community interaction even whilst its name and purpose have changed. Due to its aging ...

Situated in a scenic area between Mount Hira and Oumi Maiko, the facility covers an expansive 330 square meters. It was previously a pension but is now operated as a whole-house guesthouse. The lux...

This park is located on the eastern side of Lake Nishi-no-ko, the largest inner lake in Shiga Prefecture, and consists of two small islands. A wooden bridge spans between the two islands, allowing ...

A city hotel built on the rich natural environment lakeside in the western part of Lake Biwa. From the lakeside guest rooms, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the deep Lake Biwa, and from a height ...

This restaurant is housed in a renovated farmhouse built approximately 100 years ago. Its original pillars, beams, and window lattices remain intact, preserving the charm of the Meiji period (1868–...

This two-story wooden building features a tile roof and is supported entirely by cypress pillars. Designed with a hip-and-gable roof, it includes a ten-mat tatami room overlooking a dry landscape g...

Tributary of Yasukawa (Yasu river) Near Tamura shrine

Fuse Park.