sightseeing guidance of shiga prefecture accomodations · for privileged high class such as daimyo...

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The lake Biwa Flower Fountain is one of the world’s largest fountains of 440m in width, located in the offing at Otsu Port. Against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Biwa, the water reaches height of up to 40m into the air with varying volume and angles depicting all sorts of shapes. During the daytime you can enjoy the cool and refreshing scenery, while at night a fantastical world of colorful illumination is created. Tel: +81-77-521-6016 (Biwako Kisen) Hours: 12:00-13:00 15:00-16:00 (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only) 18:00-21:00 ※Closed for inspection on second and forth Wednesday each month ※Closed in the event of stormy weather Address: 5-1-7 Hamaotsu Otsu City, Shiga Access: 4 min on foot from Biwako Hamaotsu Station, Keihan Line Parking: Neighboring parking lot (Otsu-Port Parking :150 cars) URL: http://www.pref.shiga.lg.jp/h/kako/gyousei/h26untenkeikaku.html Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossom- ing “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spec- tacularly with the lingering snows on Mt. Hira. From July through August sees a veritable carpet of over 10,000 sunflowers in bloom. Tel: +81-77-582-1266 Fax: +81-77-599-1080 Access: JR Biwako Line Moriyama Station 25 min. by bus Alight at the “Daiichi Nagisa Koen” bus URL: https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/event/detail/22 In Edo period, these highroads flourished as an inn town where accommodation facilities for travelers gathered. Among all of them, the headquarters func- tioned as the special inns for providing accommodation for privileged high class such as daimyo (feudal lord), kuge (aristocratic class), and government officers. Tel: +81-77-561-6636 Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Last entry 16:30) Closed: Every week Monday (When Monday is a public holiday, it is the next day) & Year ends and New Year holidays. Please ask for details Fee: 240 yen (aduit individual)~ Address: 2-8 Kusatsu, 1-chome, Kusatsu City Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Kusatsu Station Parking: 6 cars (free) URL: http://www.kusatsujuku.jp This riverboat tours give us the opportunity to enjoy the nature along the canals with its reeds and wildlife. The natural scenery here attracts many visitors who just want to relax. Recently, the important role that reeds play in cleaning the water and in the ecology has been better understood. this area was selected as the first culturally important landscape in Japan. Four trad- ers set their boats in the city, and a gorgeous course is available which includes lunch and Omi beef sukiyaki in the tour. (Reservation required) Tel: +81-748-33-6061 (Omihachiman Station North Exit Tourist Information Office) Fax: +81-748-32-4125 Address: Omihachiman City (various locations) Access: About 10~20 minutes by Omi-tetsudo Bus from JR Omihachiman Station URL: http://www.omi8.com/annai/suigoumeguri.htm This castle of 350,000 koku is where the Ii clan family of feudal lords in Hikone resided. It is presently a symbol of Hikone. The castle was completed after 20 years of construction work by Naokatsu and Naotaka who succeeded to Naomasa, the first feudal lord of Ii clan. Hikone Castle is considered one of the four national tresure castles, along with Himeji Castle, Mat- sumoto Castle and Inuyama Castle. Hikone Castle has the 400 anniversary Festival from Mar.21 to Nov.25, 2007. Tel: +81-749-23-0000 Fax: +81-749-26-1919 Hours: 8:30~17:00 (17:30 for the castle tower) Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: 600 yen (applies to Genkyu-en Garden as well ) Address: 1-1 Konki-cho, Hikone City Access: 10 minute-walk from JR Hikone Station Parking: 350 cars URL: http://www.hikoneshi.com/jp/castle/ The tallest mountain in Shiga, Mt. Ibukiyama is 1,377m tall, with a summit that can be reached by hiking or a driveway. There are natural flower fields at the summit, providing beautiful scenery from spring to fall. Mt. Ibuki have received TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence on 2017. Each year, TripAdvisor awards Certificates of Excel- lence to establishments which have consistently received overall traveler ratings of 4 or higher (out of a possible of 5). Tel: +81-749-58-2227 Fax: +81-749-58-1197 Address: Ueno, Maibara City, Shiga & other addresses Access: JR Tokaido Main Line Sekigahara Station 50 min. by bus URL: http://www.city.maibara.lg.jp/kanko/ A bank constructed approximately 100 years ago was reopened as the Kurokabe Square in 1989. At present, art museums and galleries exhibiting glass arts from around the world surround the facility. There are also a great variety of other shops, including restaurants offering local delicacies, gift stores, shops where visitors can experience pottery-making, a figure museum, and more. The nostalgic Japanese town scen- ery with glass attracts many tourists. Tel: +81-749-65-2330 (Kurokabe Glass Shop) Fax: +81-749-65-2333 Address: 12-38 Motohama-cho, Nagahama City Access: 5 minute-walk from JR Nagahama Station URL: http://www.kurokabe.co.jp Koka is famous for Ninja. Ninja acted in secrecy at the behest of their commanders and are called “shinobi no mono”, or spies. In Koka we have facilities related to the Koka Ninja. Why not try a throwing shuriken during your visit? Koka Ninja Village Tel: +81-748-88-5000 Hours: 10:00~16:00 Closed: Monday Fee: 1,030 yen Address: 394 Oki, Koka-cho, Koka City Running time for tours, etc: about 2 hours Access: 30 minutes walk from JR Koka station on the JR Kusatsu Line. URL: http://koka.ninpou.jp Koka Ninja Estate Fax: +81-748-86-2179 Hours: 9:00~16:30 Fee: 700 yen Address: 2331 Ryuboshi, Konan-cho, Koka-City Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hours Access: 20 minutes walk from JR Konan station on the JR Kusatsu Line. URL: http://www.kouka-ninjya.com For over 1,400 years, the Tarobo-gu / Tarobo Aga Jinja Shrine is a popular spiritual site that has been thought to bring victory and luck. Go up stairs of the shrine, and there you will find a strangely shaped rock called “Meoto Iwa.” It is said that if you can go through its 80-centimeter-wide opening, your wishes come true. Tel: +81-748-23-1341 Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: free Personalized Priest Prayers: For a fee between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Access: 20-minute-walk from Ohmi Railway Yokaichi Line Tarobogumae Station or 10-minute-drive from Meishin Yokaichi IC Parking: Standard vehicle 26 cars and oversized vehicle 3 buses (free) URL: http://www.tarobo.sakura.ne.jp Shirahige-jinja Shrine was founded 1900 years ago, boasting the longest history for a shrine Omi. This is also one of the constituent elements of the Japan Heri- tage story. the gates are illuminated at night. (Illumination times: Saturday and Sunday - around 2 hours after sunset, September 5 - from sunset until around 10pm, New Year's Eve - until dawn, January 1 to January 5 - from sunset until around 9pm) Tel: +81-740-33-7101 Fax: +81-740-33-7105 Address: 215 Ukawa, Takashima City Access: JR Kosei Line Omitakashima Station 13 min. by taxi (car) Immediately after alighting at the “Shirahige-jinja Mae” bus stop URL: https://takashima-kanko.jp/english/area/takashima.html Otsu City Lake Biwa Flower Fountain Moriyama City Daiichi Nagisa Park Omihachiman City “Suigo” Riverboat Tours B-8 MAP C-7 MAP D-7 MAP Hikone City Hikone Castle Maibara City Mt. Ibuki Nagahama City Kurokabe Square Koka City Koka Ninja F-5 MAP Higashiomi City Tarobo-gu / Tarobo Aga Jinja Shrine E-7 MAP H-4 MAP F-4 MAP E-9 MAP E-9 MAP *See the reverse side Dantoukan Kikunoya Otsu City Featuring lakeside accommodations, the Dantoukan offers the best in hospitality and cozy comfort. Check in: 15:30 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 16,500 yen~ Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road. Pick up service from Ogoto Onsen Station (5minutes) Guest rooms: Western style 1 rooms, Japanese style 20 rooms Parking: 27 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://kikunoya.jp B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-578-1281 Fax: +81-77-579-4096 Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi Otsu City Biwako Grand Hotel build on the shore of Lake Biwa in Otsu city is the biggest hotel among the Ogoto Onsen Hot Spring. There are rooms with open-air bath and big public baths overlooking the Lake Biwa. Tourists visit Kyoto has the hotel patronized because of comparatively close location to the center of Kyoto city. Please enjoy Shiga and Kyoto including Lake Biwa. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 13,000 yen~ Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road Guest rooms: Japanese style 190 rooms Parking: 250 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.biwakogh.co.jp B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-579-2111 Fax: +81-77-597-2161 Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu City Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for all guests, and some rooms come with a private balcony with an open-air bath. Charge: 20,000 yen~ Access: A free shuttle is available from JR Ogoto Onsen Train Station, which is a 5 minute drive away and a 15 minute train ride to Kyoto Station. Guest room: 70 rooms Parking: 144 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://ryokusuitei.com B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-577-2222 Fax: +81-77-579-7141 Hotel Koo Hyakucho Otsu City The first “shopping street hotel” in Japan, created by reno- vating a number of townhouses located along both the shopping street in the center of Otsu City and the old Tokaido road. Check in: 16:00~21:00 (24:00) Check out: 11:00 Charge: 10,928 yen~ Access: Train: 7 minutes on foot from JR Otsu Station (600m) 6 minutes on foot from Keihan Biwako-hamaotsu Station (500m) Guest rooms: 13 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://hotel-koo.com B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-516-7475 Shiono Onssen Koka city This is the home of the Koga Ninjutsu (Ninja arts). The Shiono is noted for its Japanese cuisine, and for Omi beef. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 13,000 yen~ Access: 8 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin Expressway Guest rooms: Japanese style 4 rooms Parking: 30cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.shiono-onsen.com E-9 MAP Tel: +81-748-86-2130 Fax: +81-748-76-2292 J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse Otsu City A guesthouse located in Omi Maiko-hama, just two minutes on foot from the beach. A great location to use as a base for cycling around Lake Biwa, and you can reach the popular Shiga tourist destinations. Check in: 15:00~21:00 Check out: 8:00~12:00 Charge: 3,200 yen~ Access: JR Kosei Line Omi-maiko 10 min. on foot Guest rooms: Japanese style 10 rooms E-mail: [email protected] URL: https://biwako.j-hoppers.com/index.php C-6 MAP Tel: +81-77-596-1616 Guesthouse En Omihachiman City Experience the countryside and the authentic local life of Japan at this beautiful 100-year-old traditional Japanese house in the heart of Shiga prefecture. For your conve- nience, we can pick you up from the station, so please feel free to ask! Access: JR Tokaido Main Line Omihachiman 15 min. by taxi (car) E-mail: [email protected] URL: https://guesthouseen.weebly.com D-7 MAP Ryoutei-Ryokan Yasui Hikone City Our peaceful ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) is in the center of Hikone castle town, close to the entertainment district. Old artworks and flowers are decorated in the building. Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 28,000 yen~ Access: 10 minutes from Hikone-castle by car Guest rooms: 9 Japanese style rooms Parking: 40 cars (free) URL: http://www.ryoutei-yasui.jp F-5 MAP Tel: +81-749-22-4670 Fax: +81-749-24-4141 Ryokan Beniayu Nagahama City Ryokan BENIAYU is located on northern lakeside of BIWAKO. It has realy quiet and beautiful area with the famous sunset. You can enjoy Omi beef as much delicious as KOBE beef, original fish from the lake and local vegi- table during your stay. Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 22,000 yen~ Access: Takatsuki station on JR Hokuriku line. We have pick up service on your request. Guest rooms: 15 rooms (12 Tatami rooms / 2 Mixed rooms / 1 Western room) Parking: 20 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.beniayu.com E-3 MAP Tel: +81-749-79-0315 Fax: +81-749-79-1265 Cafe & guest house AN Otsu City Our guest house is a single house of the one-storied house, and is in a quite residential area, also a location is very good. We receive only one reservation a day every day. Check in: 15:00~21:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: In case 1 person use, 6,300 yen. In case 3-6 people use, 3,500 yen. *The above rates are per person, per night, and include a linen fee and 5% tax and service charges. Access: 5 minute walk from Nakanosho station on the Keihan Ishiyamadera-Sakamoto line Guest rooms: Japanese-style 2 rooms Parking: 4 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~shiga-an/ *The reservation is more than 2 nights. B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-523-0869 Fax: +81-77-523-0869 Nango Onsen Futabaya Otsu City Located on the river side of Seta, all guestrooms can see the river view. You can enjoy the cuisine of Lake Biwa in season. Also, hot-spring baths are available for all guests. Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 12,280 yen ~ Access:15 minutes from JR Ishiyama station by taxi 15 minutes from Seta-West IC. Meishin Expressway by car Guest rooms: 9 rooms (Japanese Style) Parking: 10 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.futaba-ya.com B-9 MAP Tel: +81-77-537-1255 Fax: +81-77-534-4133 Tel: +81-90-6062-3016 Biwako no Senmatsu Kusatsu City Located on the south of the Lake Biwa. Uniquely, it’s building shapes like a Japanese-style ship. You can enjoy the cuisine of fresh seafood in season. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 14,190 yen~ Access: 10 minutes from JR Ishiyama station by bus (Free shuttle bus) Guest rooms: Japanese style 25 rooms Parking: 25 cars (free) URL: http://www.senmatsu.co.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-565-8800 Fax: +81-77-565-8881 Hotel Sunroute Hikone Hikone City HOTEL SUNROUTE chain is a hotel group with 73 hotels in domestic and overseas. HOTEL SUNROUTE HIKONE provides a safe and comfortable room at all times. It is located at the center of the castle town of the National Treasure Hikone Castle - a castle that is 410 years old, and is in a convenient location for shopping and eating. Charge: Single Room 5,600 yen~ (tax exclusive), Twin Room 5,600 yen~ (tax exclusive) Access: 1 minute walk from the West Exit of JR Hikone Station Guest rooms: 73 rooms Parking: 50 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: https://sunroute.net F-5 MAP Tel: +81-749-26-0123 Fax: +81-749-26-0686 Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie Nagahama City Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie is at the northen tip of Shiga. It is located perfectly by beautiful Lake Biwa. A ferry situated in the front of the hotel can take you to the island named ‘Chikubushima’ which is a beloved sightseeing spot. Charge: 8,250 yen~ (room charge) Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station Guest rooms: Single room 30 rooms, Twin room 24 rooms, Japanese Style room 7 rooms, Sweet room 6 rooms Parking: free of charge E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://k-grazie.co.jp F-4 MAP Tel: +81-749-62-7777 Fax: +81-749-62-2553 Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu City Since all 529 rooms at the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel face the lake, guests can relax and enjoy the view throughout their stay. Prince Hotel Welcome Counter, check-in at Kyoto station and go sightseeing hands free without luggage. Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 14,500 yen~ Access: 10 minutes from Otsu station by free shuttle bus Guest rooms: Western style 501 rooms, Japanese western mixed style 28 rooms Parking: About 500 cars (500 yen / night) Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 2,500 yen~, Dinner 4,800 yen~ URL: http://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/ B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-521-1111 Fax: +81-77-521-1110 Enryakuji Hieizan Konpon Chu-do (Main Hall) Otsu City The Hall, the heart and soul of Enryakuji, is home to the temple's unbroken 1200-year tradition of Buddhism. Hours: 8:30~16:30 (Saito, yokawa: until 16:00) Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: 700 yen Running tme for tours, etc: 1 hour and half~3 hours Access: 30minutes from Kyoto-Higashi IC, Meishin Expressway Parking: 300 cars (free) URL: http://www.hieizan.or.jp B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-578-0001 Fax: +81-77-578-0678 Kongorinji Aisho Town Kongorinji Temple is one of the three great temples of eastern Lake Biwa. It features national treasures, impor- tant Buddhist sculptures, and gorgeous gardens, as well as a repository of cultural assets. Hours: 8:30~17:00 Closed: December 28th~31th Fee: 600 yen Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hour Access: 20 minutes from Hikone IC or Yokaichi IC, Meishin Expressway Parking: 300 cars (free) URL: http://kongourinji.jp F-6 MAP Tel: +81-749-37-3211 Fax: +81-749-37-2644 Shakazan Hyakusaiji Higashiomi City This ancient temple, erected by Prince Shotoku is one of the oldest temple in Shiga prefecture. The site is famous for its Japanese gardens with scenic views as far as the eye can see, as well as the “Ishigaki-sando”, or stone-wall walkway. Hours: 8:00~17:00 Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: 600 yen Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hour Access: 10 minutes from Yokaichi IC, Meishin Expressway Parking: 20 Buses, 230 cars (free) URL: http://www.hyakusaiji.jp F-7 MAP Tel: +81-749-46-1036 Fax: +81-749-46-2096 Enman-in Otsu City A temple with more 1000 years of history, founded in the later Heian period (794-1185). The temple was trans- ferred here from the Imperial Palace in Kyoto and is a national important cultural asset. Experiences in Japanese culture are offered, including tea ceremony, meditation etc. Access: JR Tokaido Main Line Otsu 20 min. on foot, Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Miidera 10 min. on foot E-Mail: [email protected] URL: https://enman-inn.com/en/ B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-522-3690 Fax: +81-77-522-3150 Michigan Cruise Otsu City The Michigan Cruise is an effortless sightseeing choice. It features a fun American-style live show. Hours: Reservation only Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: 2,830 yen~ Access: 10 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin Expressway Parking: 150 cars (paid) URL: http://www.biwakokisen.co.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-524-5000 Fax: +81-77-524-7896 Setagawa-Biwako River Cruise Otsu City Historical cruise on the beautiful Seta River & magnificent Lake Biwa aboard the Ichiban Maru, a nostalgic paddle steamer. Hours: Dep. 10:10, 11:05, 12:35, 13:30, 14:25 Closed: Cruising on Saturday, Sunday and holiday. There is check day, please contact us Fee: Adult 1,300 yen, Child 700 yen, Groups of 15 or more: Adult 1,150 yen, Child 600 yen (group discount cannot be combined with any other discount) Access: 5 minutes from Ishiyama IC, 10 minutes walk from Keihan Ishiyamadera station Parking: Parking is available at Ishiyamadera Temple (600 yen) URL: http://www.lakewest.jp B-9 MAP Tel: +81-77-572-2114 Fax: +81-77-573-9044 Suigo-No-Sato Maruyama Omihachiman City Please relax and enjoy a canal boat tour going up and down a rustic canal teeming with millions of reeds, which change color according to the seasons. Hours: 10:00~, 13:10~, 15:00~ Closed: December to March (only regular liners) Fee: 2,200 yen (1 hour) Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hour Charter boat: Six-passengers 8,800 yen (1 hour) / Eight-passengers 11,000 yen (1hour) Access: From JR Omihachiman station., take a 15-minute bus ride on the Kyukamura or the Chomeiji Omi lines, get off at the Maruyama bus stop Parking: 20 cars (free)E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.za.ztv.ne.jp/tekogi.maruyama/ D-6 MAP Tel: +81-748-32-2333 Fax: +81-748-47-8434 Friendship Adventures Otsu City Seta River, the only river running from Lake Biwa, is the place for the whole family to enjoy white water rafting in Shiga! Easy access from Osaka and Kyoto. Hours: AM Rafting: 9:00~11:30, PM Rafting: 13:00~15:30 Fee: Apr~Jun & Oct-Nov: 5,300 yen, Jul~Sep: 5,500 yen, Obon: 5,800 yen Access: From JR Ishiyama station, take a bus towards "Oishi-shogako" and get off at"Kaeru-iwa" (15-20 minutes), 1 minute walk from Kaeru-iwa Parking: 10cars (free) URL: http://www.friendship-adventures.com/index_eng.html B-9 MAP Tel: +81-77-533-5112 Fax: +81-77-533-5112 Biwako Valley / Biwako Terrace Otsu City This huge summit observation deck enables a view of fully 80% of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. We are a skiing resorts in winter. Hours: Weekday 9:30~17:00, Weekend & Holidays 9:00~17:00 (Green Season) Closed: Open throughout the year, there is some maintenance day Fee: Check our website out for details. *We may be closed or change operation hours due to increment weather conditions. Running time for tours, etc: about 2 hours Access: By Car: 5 minutes from Shiga IC, Kosei Road, By public transport : 10 minutes by bus from Shiga station (JR Kosei Line) Parking: 1,700 cars (paid) URL: http://www.biwako-valley.com B-6 MAP Tel: +81-77-592-1155 Fax: +81-77-592-1532 BSC Watersports Centre Otsu City The Sports Centre offers a variety of fun activities that are bound to turn into great memories of Lake Biwa, including yachting, windsurfing, canoe lessons, and more. English and Korean speaking staff are available. Hours: 9:00~18:00 Closed: December 19th~January 31 Fee: 4,500 yen~ Running tme for tours, etc: 60 minutes Access: 35 minutes from Kyoto station (JR Kosei Line) Parking: 50 cars (free) URL: http://www.bsc-int.co.jp C-6 MAP Tel: +81-77-592-0127 Fax: +81-77-592-1531 Boat Race Biwako Otsu City The Biwako boat race is held on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Come and enjoy a spectacular view of the lake while watching the races. Easy access from Kyoto. Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Irregular holidays Fee: 100 yen~ Access: Complimentary shuttle service is available from JR Otsu station and JR Otsukyo Station Parking: 1,000 cars (free) URL: http://www.boatrace-biwako.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-522-0314 Samurai Kembu Short TimeTrip Otsu City Samurai Kembu is the traditional sword performance.You can experience a set of performances from the etiquette of samurai classes to the basic samurai kembu in a samurai costume. Hours: 8:00~22:00 By Appointment Only Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: 4,000 yen~ Running time for tours, etc: about 2~3.5 hours Access: 3 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin Expressway, 5 minutes walk from JR Otsu station Parking: 6 cars (free) E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.samurai-kembu.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-522-5621 Fax: +81-20-4623-3191 Karahashi-Pottery Otsu City Karahashi Pottery is done in the brilliant blue hue of Lake Biwa, and decorated with a dreamy closedeyed owl. Hours: 10:00~19:00 Closed: January 1st Fee: 1,600 yen~ Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hour Access: 5 minutes from Ishiyama IC, Keiji Bypass Expressway Parking: 5 cars (free) E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.karahashiyaki.co.jp/setakarahashiyak.htm B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-537-0543 Fax: +81-77-537-6877 Rare wood beads Bijoux Omihachiman City Please enjoy to make your original accessories using the valuable rare wooden beads. These wooden beads are made by traditional Japanese craftman skill. Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Tuesday Access: Chomeiji bound by bus from JR Omihachiman Station, “Osugi-cho” bus stop soon by walk. Fee: 1,000 yen~ (excluding tax) Running time for tours, etc: 30 minutes~ Parking: Nothing E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.kawasaki-beads.com/store/ D-7 MAP Tel: +81-748-33-5251 Fax: +81-748-33-5251 Oogoya Koka City You can enjoy shopping for pottery ware and glassware. In pottery class, you can make a Japanese style pottery! (Painting, Hand-forming, Electric wheel) Hours: Weekdays 10:00~17:00, Weekends 10:00~18:00 Closed: Irregular Fee: Pottery classes 1,500~3,500 yen, Restaurant 1,000~4,000 yen Access: 5 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Meishin Expressway Running time for tours, etc: Pottery classes 1 hour Parking: 200 cars E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.oogoya.co.jp D-9 MAP Tel: +81-748-83-2220 Fax: +81-748-83-2221 Shigaraki Tougeimura Koka City Visitors can join pottery tours or experience making pottery themselves. There are also shopping opportuni- ties. Hours: 9:00~17:00 Closed: Open throughout the year Fee: Free of charge Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hour Access: 10 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin Expressway or 35 minutes from Mibuno IC, Meihan Kokudo. E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://tougeimura.jp/index.html D-10 MAP Tel: +81-748-82-0522 Fax: +81-748-82-3070 Sennari-tei Kyara Hikone City Japanese appearance of the castle town. The meltingly delicious Ohmi beef dishes. The heart of hospitality that is not also inferior to the taste. Please spend your blissful moment. Hours: 11:30~22:00 (last order 20:30, break time 14:30~17:00) Closed: Tuseday Fee: 2,750~17,380 yen Access: 15 minutes from JR Biwako line Hikone station, 10 minutes drive from Hikone IC Parking: 12 cars E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.sennaritei.jp/shop/shop_kyara.html F-5 MAP Tel: +81-749-21-2789 Fax: +81-749-21-3267 Ohmi Beef Marusa Nagahama City Because we butcher our meet ourselves, our shop boasts cuts that are not often found anywhere else. Our veteren chefs prepare creative, seasonal dishes featuring Ohmi beef available for as little at 1,000 yen. Hours: Weekdays: 17:00~23:00 Holidays: 16:30~23:00 (Last order: 22:15) (Last drinks: 22:30) Closed: 12/31, 1/1 Fee: 4,000 yen~ Running time for tours, etc: about 2~3.5 hours Access: 5 minutes by car/taxi or 15 minutes on foot from JR Nagahama station Parking: 25 cars URL: http://www.ohmibeef.com/access.html F-4 MAP Tel: +81-749-68-2212 Fax: +81-749-68-2209 Aeon Kusatsu Kusatsu City AEON KUSATSU is a store of AEON MALL KUSATSU consisting from specialty stores to amusement, located in the foot of Omi Bridge. Reopened in 2015 spring, deli, cosmetics, liquors and toys have been added. Also tax exemption is available. Please enjoy shopping at here. Hours: Food 7:00~23:00, the others 10:00~22:00 Closed: Open throughout the year Access: 20 minutes from JR Minami-Kusatsu station west gate, 15 minutes from JR Seta station 25 minutes from JR Kusatsu Sta, 25 minutes from Keihan Hamaotsu station by bus Parking: 4,500 cars (free) URL: http://www.31op.com/shiga/ B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-599-6000 Fax: +81-77-599-6001 Biwako Hotel Otsu City Every customers can enjoy a spectacular lake view from their guests’ rooms, as well as from the large communal bath room. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00 Charge: 14,500 yen~ Access: 5 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin Expressway Guest rooms: Western style 175 rooms Parking: 155 cars (free) Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 2,600 yen~, Dinner 4,700 yen~ E-mail: [email protected] URL: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-524-7111 Fax: +81-77-524-8318 Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens Otsu City The Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens is a luxurious resort hotel where seven gardens become themes.The atmosphere of sophisticated elegance here ensures a relaxing time. Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 15,000 yen~ Access: 8 minutes from Seta-nishi IC or Seta-higashi IC, Meishin Expressway Guest rooms: Western style 169 rooms Parking: 300cars (500 yen / night) Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 2,700 yen~, Dinner 6,000 yen~ E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.royaloakhotel.co.jp/en/ B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-543-0111 Fax: +81-77-543-9100 Ayaha Lakeside Hotel Otsu City The Ayaha is a Japanese-style hotel located right on the lakeside.It offers a view of the lake, and it's famous for its Kyoto-style kaiseki, which utilizes a variety of delicacies from the Lake Biwa region. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 9,000 yen~ Access: 8 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin Expressway Guest rooms: Japanese style 29 rooms Parking: 60 cars (free) URL: http://www.ayaha.co.jp/lakeside/ B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-524-2321 Fax: +81-77-525-8751 Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako Kusatsu city 20 minutes from Kyoto station by JR Biwako line special rapid service. City hotel where the traditional United States of America atmosphere is tossed. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 8,250 yen~ Access: 1 minute from the West gate of JR Kusatsu station. Guest rooms: Western style 216 rooms Parking: 200 cars (500 yen per night) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.hotel-bp.co.jp/en/ C-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-561-3311 Fax: +81-77-561-3322 Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel Kusatsu City 5 minuits drive from Meishin Ritto IC by car, free parking for standerd sized cars. It's convenient to stay for sightseeing or business trip around Kusatsu, Ritto and Moriyama. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 6,400 yen~ Access: 12 minutes walk (900m) from JR Kusatsu station Guest rooms: Western style 174 rooms Parking: 100 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.kusatsu1hotel.com C-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-562-2411 Fax: +81-77-565-3211 Hotel Lake Villa Koka City Hotel Lake Villa is a resort nestled in vast grounds. You can enjoy the gastronomy and high-quality natural hot spring, and also experience the extraordinary. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 13,110 yen~  Access: 20 minutes from JR Igaueno station by taxi. (Courtesy bus service is available, reservation required.) or 30 minutes from Shigaraki kogen rail way Shigaraki station by bus (Bound for Tarao hot spring). Guest rooms: 34 rooms Parking: 200cars E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.lakevilla.co.jp D-10 MAP Tel: +81-748-85-0250 Fax: +81-748-85-0251 Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel Moriyama city Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel is a resort hotel with 274 rooms on the shores of Lake Biwa, approximately 30 minutes from Kyoto Station. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 24,200 yen~ Access: 25 minutes from Ritto IC or Kyoto-higashi IC, Meishin Expressway Guest rooms: Western style 226 rooms, Japanese style 48 room Parking: 170 cars (free) Meals available at the hotel: Breakfast 4,235 yen~, Dinner 7,865 yen~ E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.biwako-marriott.com C-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-585-6100 Fax: +81-77-584-2100 Comfort inn Omihachiman Omihachiman city 35 minutes from JR Kyoto station and 1 minute walk from JR Omihachiman station. Breakfast is free and free Inter- net connection in all rooms. Here you can also enjoy bath- ing in the bedrock. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 5,900 yen~ Access: 20 minutes from Ryuo IC or 40 minutes from Yokaichi IC, Meishin Expressway Guest rooms: Western style 116 rooms Parking: 43 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.choice-hotels.jp/inn/omihachiman/ D-7 MAP Tel: +81-748-36-0001 Fax: +81-748-36-0038 Hotel New Omi Omihachiman City Shiga, the prefecture where japan's largest lake - Lake Biwa - is located. The perfect base for experiencing not only Omi-Hachiman and Lake Biwa but also Kyoto! Enjoy fine dining and relaxation while overlooking Omi-hachiman. Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 9,504 yen~ Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Omihachiman station Guest rooms: Western style 82 rooms, Japanese style 1 room Parking: 250 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.newomi.co.jp D-7 MAP Tel: +81-748-36-6666 Fax: +81-748-36-8800 Hikone Castle Resort & Spa Hikone City You can gaze at the national treasure, Hikone Castle. The guestrooms are decorated in relaxing tones. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 9,900 yen~ (Breakfast include) Access: 8 minutes walk from JR Hikone Station. Guest rooms: 52 rooms Parking: 60 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.hch.jp F-5 MAP Tel: +81-749-21-2001 Fax: +81-749-21-2200 L’Hôtel du Lac Nagahama City L’Hôtel Du Lac is a “private villa” where you can relax to your heart’s content amidst the natural environment, where the grandeur of Lake Biwa, which spreads out before your very eyes, is interwoven with the majesty of the mountains. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00 Charge: 33,400 yen~ Access: Approximately 8 minutes by car from Nagahara Station on JR Kosei Line *There is also a courtesy pick-up service from the nearest station Guest rooms: 15 rooms Parking: 30 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.lhotel-du-lac.com D-3 MAP Tel: +81-749-89-1888 Fax: +81-749-89-1411 Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA Nagahama City Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA is standing on the lakeside of Northern part of Biwako. The scenery surrounded by lake and mountains, will induce you to extraordinary space over the seasons. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 9,000 yen~  Access: About 15 minutes drive from Nagahama IC, About 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama station, There are regular pick up buses from Nagahama station Guest rooms: 362 rooms Parking: 180 cars URL: http://www.daiwaresort.jp/nagahama/ F-4 MAP Tel: +81-749-62-2000 Fax: +81-749-64-2005 Biwako Hanakaido Otsu City The Biwako Hanakaido is located on a lovely little street that's the answer to your dream vacation,and the accom- modations here are the perfect place to relax both body and soul. Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 19,000 yen~ Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road Guest rooms: Western style 5 rooms, Japanese style 38 rooms Parking: 48 cars(free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.hanakaido.co.jp/en/ B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-578-1075 Fax: +81-77-578-1011 Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Otsu City The Yuzanso features an open-air bath, done all in luxuri- ous cypress, with a full view of Lake Biwa, Bathing in this onsen (Hot spring) is said to give you beautiful skin! Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 10,000 yen~ Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road. Guest rooms: Western style 13 rooms, Japanese style 102 rooms Parking: 100 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.yuzanso.co.jp/english/index.html Tel: +81-77-578-1144 Fax: +81-77-579-4029 B-7 MAP B-7 Yumotokan Otsu City A ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, the Yumotokan is a great place to experience a typically Japanese atmosphere as well as an onsen.There is a staff who speak English. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 15,750 yen/person Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road. Pick up service from Ogoto Onsen Station (5minutes) Guest rooms: 69 rooms, (include 14 rooms with open Air Bath) Parking: 50 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.yumotokan.co.jp/world/english/ MAP Tel: +81-77-579-1111 Fax: +81-77-579-4126 Hotel Biwako Cerisaie Otsu City The Hotel Biwako Cerisaie is located on the banks of Lake Biwa at the base of Mt. Hiei. The concept behind the hotel is to make you feel as comfortable as though you are relaxing in your own home, while also providing fantastic seasonal scenery. Check in: 15:00~22:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 7,000 yen~ Access: JR Biwako Line Ogoto-onsen station 3 min. on foot Guest rooms: 16 Parking: 7 cars (400 yen / night)  URL: http://www.biwako-3ze.jp B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-577-1112 Fax: +81-77-577-1222 Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu Otsu City The perfect hotel for those looking for clean, reassuring, low cost surroundings. With replete facilities and welcoming smiles, our staff are wait- ing to receive you Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 5,890 yen~ Access: JR Biwako Line Otsu station 10 min. on foot Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Hamaotsu 5 min. on foot Guest rooms: 142 Parking: 30 cars (500 yen / night) E-mail: [email protected] URL: https://www.toyoko-inn.com/search/detail/00210 B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-510-1045 Fax: +81-77-510-1047 Hotel Bluelake Otsu Otsu City The Bluelake is just a two-minute walk from Otsu Port, where visitors can enjoy cruises by the Michigan, as well as the world's longest flower fountain. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 5,500 yen~ Access: 9 minutes by train from Kyoto Guest rooms: Western style 94 rooms Japanese style 1 room Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 1,000 yen~ Parking: 40 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.bluelake.co.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-524-0200 Fax: +81-77-526-0300 D-3 MAP Indian Restaurant Raju Halal Takashima City Our chefs prepare real Indian and HALAL food using authentic Indian spices. Addition to Catering, event open- ing, take-away, home delivery services, Sally dressed up,many services. Hours: 11:00~15:00, 17:00~22:00 Closed: Winter season Wednesday holiday and 12/31, 1/1 Fee: curry 680 yen~, Lunch 1,000 yen~, Dinner 1,500 yen~ Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Makino station (near Makino sunny beach) Parking: 5 cars E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.raju.jp Tel: +81-90-3993-3511 (Japanese and English and Hindi) OPAL Otsu City We have a lot of fun water sports with Lake Biwa. We welcome any biggners to try our programs, we're equipped with experienced instroctors and many activities, such as Waterball, Watertuber, Canoe, Stand up paddle, Wakeboard. Hours: reservation only 9:00~18:00 Closed: Wednesdays Fee: Waterball, Watertuber: 4,400 yen, kayaking experience,standup paddle experiense etc: 4,950 yen Running time for tours, etc: 1 hour~1 and half hour Access: 15min by walk from JR Ogoto onsen station Parking: 100 cars (free) E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.o-pal.com B-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-579-7111 Fax: +81-77-579-8135 MEGA Don Quijote Otsu Otsu City Many foreing tourists visiting Japan's Biggest Discount Store. There are over 60,000 items such as most popular cosmetics, medicines, home appliances, general products and brand goods Hours: 9:00~3:00 (next day) Access: JR Kosei Line Otsukyo station it is a 10 minutes walk heading west, Kojaku bus “ AEON west Otsu Mae” it is a 3 minutes walk from the bus stop Parking: 115 cars (free) URL: http://www.donki.com B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-511-4411 Fax: +81-77-511-4422 Aeon Nagahama Nagahama City AEON is Japan's largest retailers. Assortment from food to home appliances is rich. You can receive a tax exemption at the AEON Service Counter. Please bring your passport, receipt and purchased goods after payment. (the service depends on the purchased goods and the total amounts. ) Hours: Food 8:00~22:00, the others 9:00~22:00 Closed: Open throughout the year Access: About 1 minutes from Hokuriku Nagahama IC exit, or about 10 minutes by bus from JR Nagahama station Parking: 1,000 cars (free) URL: http://www.welcome-aeon.com F-4 MAP Tel: +81-749-68-5500 Fax: +81-749-68-5501 Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo Ryuo Town Goodness of preeminent access. Real outlet of first area. It can enjoy shopping at anytime by the outlet price for 30%~80% off. Shuttle bus from Kyoto station (Only week- end & public holidays) Hours: 10:00~20:00 Closed: Open throughout the year. There is check day, please contact us Fee: Free Access: 500 meters from Ryuo IC, Meishin Expressway, 30 minutes from JR Yasu or Omihachiman station by bus, Shuttle bus from Kyoto station (Only weekend & public holidays) Parking: available (free) URL: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/shiga/ D-8 MAP Tel: +81-748-58-5031 Fax: +81-748-58-5035 JA Ohmi Fuji Farmers Market Moriyama City Safe and fresh vegetables from Ohminchi to your table. We provide special farm products directly from farmers. Ohminchi is the biggest farmer's market in Shiga. You can buy Garden-fresh foods which have been gathered in the morning for dinner in here. Hours: Farm products 9:00~17:00, Local Food Buffet 11:00~15:00 (Enter Before 13:40) Closed: Wednesday (Restaurant only), New Year's Holidays (Dec 31-Jan 4) Access: From the JR Moriyama station Western exit taxi stand, about 15 minutes by walk Parking: 144 cars (There is a Special Parking lct.) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.ohmin.jp C-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-588-8318 Fax: +81-77-585-7774 Shiga Agriculture Park Buru-menooka Hino Town A hill of buru-me is German agriculture Park that I made use of a hill of Shiga, Hino-cho in. A lot of various facilities which play if natural in six areas of gate, play, flower, town, village, and learn nature! Hours: During a season 9:30~18:00 Closed: Closed every Wed. (March - November), Wed. & Thu. (December - February) Fee: 1,000 yen for adults 600 yen for children Running time for tours, etc: More than one hour  Access: approximately 50 minutes from JR Omi-Hachiman Station (the south exit) Parking: 2,000 cars URL: http://www.blumenooka.jp F-8 MAP Tel: +81-748-52-2611 Fax: +81-748-52-2351 Fujiihonke Sake Brewery Aisho Town Traditional Sake brewery tour (advance reservation required). You could also enjoy the tasting and shopping of various flavors of Sake. For Sake tasting and shopping, no reservation is needed. Hours: 9:00~18:00 Access: 5 minutes taxi from JR Inae station or 30 minutes walk from JR Inae Station Fee: free Running time for tours, etc: 40 minutes Parking: 25 cars (free), 6 buses (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.fujiihonke.jp E-6 MAP Tel: +81-749-42-2080 Fax: +81-749-42-3047 Ayuya No Sato Yasu City This gourmet spot features mainly “Biwako-no-sachi", which are local seafood delicacies of Lake Biwa. Visitors can look, taste, and purchase all in one place. Hours: 9:00~17:00 Closed: January 1st and for a three day period around the end of January Fee: Free of charge Running time for tours, etc: about 2 hours (including time to eat) Access: 25 minutes from Ritto IC or Ryuo IC, Meishin Expressway Parking: 50 Buses, 250 cars (free) URL: http://www.ayuyanosato.co.jp C-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-589-3999 Fax: +81-77-589-4806 Utagedokoro Yamaryu Konan City This Japanese style restaurant features barrier-free facili- ties. It offers Kaiseki to suit the budget of the individual customer, using ingredients representative of the four seasons. Hours: 12:00~14:00, 16:00~22:00 Closed: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Access: 10 minutes from Ryuo IC, Meishin Expressway Parking: Available (free) URL: http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~yamaryu/top.html E-8 MAP Tel: +81-748-72-0137 Fax: +81-748-72-2870 Kanou Shoujuan Sunai-no-sato Otsu City Sunai-no-sato is the head office of Kanou Shoujuan which is japanese sweets shop in a total area of approximately 21,000 square meters. You can enjoy a great meal and tea ceremony in nature. Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Wednesday (Except in March and Novemenber when the facility is open every day) Fee: Kaiseki 6,600 yen, Japanese boxed lunch 4,400 yen (Advance order Necessary), Tea Ceremony 1,100 yen Running time for tours, etc: 1~3 hours Access: 30 minutes from JR Ishiyama station (Free Shuttle bus), 20 minutes from Seta-higashi IC or Seta-nishi IC,Meishin Expressway Parking: 60 cars URL: http://www.sunainosato.com B-9 MAP Tel: +81-77-546-3131 Fax: +81-77-546-6696 F-4 MAP Kurokabe Taikenkyoushitsu Nagahama City In this sandblast workshop you will embellish clear glass with decorative frosted glass designs. Please enjoy to make your original glass. Hours: 10:00~18:00 (May~Oct)16:30 last admission, 10:00~17:00 (Nov~Mar)16:00 last admission Fee: 1,620 yen~ Running time for tours, etc: 1~2 hours Access: 5 minute's walk from JR Nagahama Station E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.kurokabe.co.jp Tel: +81-749-65-1221 Fax: +81-749-65-2001 Sagawa Art Museum Moriyama City Located on the shores of the Lake Biwa, the museum features a magnificent spacious garden incorporating water schemes. Hours: 9:30~17:00 (Door is open until 16:30) Closed: Mondays (or the next day where a holiday falls on Monday) and the year-end / new year break. Call the museum prior to visiting as it is sometimes closed at other times as well. Fee: 1,000 yen (Adults), 600 yen (High school and university students) Access: 30 minutes on the Moriyama Rittosen Highway off the Meishin Expressway Ritto IC Parking: 7 buses, 70 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.sagawa-artmuseum.or.jp C-7 MAP Tel: +81-775-85-7800 Fax: +81-775-85-7810 Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts Otsu City Located on the shores of the Lake Biwa. Learn about our three performance spaces, Main Theatre, the perfect spot for opera, ballet, and classical concerts; Theatre, equipped with the latest facilities for drama; and intimate Ensemble hall. Hours: 10:00~19:00 (Ticket Center) Closed: Tuesday (or the following day where a national holiday falls on Tuesday) Access: 3 minutes walk from Keihan Ishiba station, or 15 minutes walk from JR Biwako Line Zeze station, or 5 minutes by bus from JR Biwako Line Otsu station and 4 minutes on foot from “Otsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry-mae” bus stop Parking: 849 cars (paid) URL: https://www.biwako-hall.or.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-523-7133 Fax: +81-77-523-7147 Shiga Prefecture Lake Biwa Museum Kusatsu City The exhibits of the Lake Biwa Museum explore the relationship between lakes and people, focusing on Lake Biwa and the changes that have occurred during its long history. The Museum houses one of the largest freshwater aquariums in Japan, displaying many of the endemic species from the lake. Hours: 9:30~17:00 Closed: Mondays, unless that day is a national holiday Access: At Kusatsu Station, take either a bus or a taxi to the Museum, located on the Karasuma Peninsula. URL: https://www.biwahaku.jp C-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-568 - 4811 Fax: +81-77-568 - 4850 Miho Museum Koka City The Miho Museum is surrounded by the mountains of Shiga- raki. Take a look inside and you'll discover a “Silk Road of art" here. English and Chinese speaking staff are available. Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Mondays (or the following day where a national holiday falls on a Monday) during opening seasons Fee (for special exhibitions) : 1,300 yen (Adults) , 1,100 yen (High school and university students), free(Elementary and junior high school students). Access: 15 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin Expressway or 35 minutes from Mibuno IC, Meihan kokudo Parking: 20 Buses, 150 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.miho.or.jp D-9 MAP Tel: +81-748-82-3411 Fax: +81-748-82-3414 Omi-imazu / Nishitomo Honten Takashima City A restaurant specializing in eel and river fish dishes, located in Omi-Imazu in the west lake area. So, for our Kansai-style split and broiled eel, using a special sauce handed down over generations and fragrantly grill over a charcoal fire. Hours: Shop: 10:00~19:00, Restaurant: 11:00~15:00 (Last order 14:20) / 17:00~21:00 (Last order 20:00) Closed: Irregular holidays, Mondays (January~February) Fee: Unadon 1,566 yen~, Unaju 2,376 yen~, Hitsumamushi 2,484 yen Access: 8 minutes walk from JR Omi-imazu station Parking: 30 cars (Free) E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.nishitomo.co.jp D-4 MAP Tel: +81-740-22-9111 Fax: +81-740-22-5951 Takashima City Shirahige-jinja Shrine C-5 MAP Kusatsu City Kusatsu Inn Headquarters, Historic Landmark C-8 MAP Sightseeing Guidance of Shiga Prefecture Accomodations Major Tourist Sites Prices shown below are per-person rates. Inquire for details on group rates. Komatsu Biwako Visitors Bureau Address: 2-1 Uchidehama, Otsu City TEL:+81-77-511-1535 FAX:+81-77-526-4393 http://en.biwako-visitors.jp Shiga Prefectural Government (Tourism and International Exchange Bureau) Address: 4-1-1 Kyomachi, Otsu City TEL: +81-77-528-3741 FAX: +81-77-528-4870 Kusatsu City Tourism Association Address: 3-13-30 Kusatsu, Kusatsu City TEL: +81-77-566-3219 FAX: +81-77-561-2486 http://www.kanko-kusatsu.com/ Ishiyama Tourism Association Address: 3-2-28 Ishiyamadera, Otsu City TEL: +81-77-537-1105 FAX: +81-77-534-9927 Moriyama City Tourist Section Address: 2-5-22 Yoshimi-cho,Moriyama City TEL: +81-77-582-1131 FAX: +81-77-582-1166 http://www.moriyamayamamori.jp Koka City Industry and Economy Department Commerce and Tourism Division Address: 6053 Minakuchi, Minakuchi-cho, Koka City TEL: +81-748-65-0708 FAX: +81-748-63-4087 http://www.city.koka.lg.jp/en/ Otsu City Tourist Promotion Section Address: 3-1 Goryo-cho, Otsu City TEL: +81-77-528-2756 FAX: +81-77-523-4053 http://www.city.otsu.shiga.jp Omihachiman City Cultural Tourism Section Address: 236 Sakuramiya-cho, Omihachiman City TEL: +81-748-36-5573 FAX: +81-748-32-5032 http://www.city.omihachiman.shiga.jp Nagahama City Commerce, Industry and Nagahama City Tourist Section Address: 632 Yawatahigashi-cho, Nagahama City TEL: +81-749-65-6521 FAX: +81-749-64-0396 http://kitabiwako.jp Hikone City Tourist Section Address: 4-2 Moto-machi, Hikone City TEL: +81-749-22-1411 FAX: +81-749-22-1398 http://www.city.hikone.shiga.jp Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto Address : 721-1 Higashi-shiokoji-cho, Shichi-jo Sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (3F Kyoto Tower) TEL : +81-75-341-0280 https://www.tourist-information-center.jp/kansai/en/kyoto/ Higashiomi City Tourism Products Department Address:10-5 Yokaichi-midorimachi, Higashiomi City TEL:+81-748-24-5662 FAX:+81-748-23-8292 http://www.city.higashiomi.shiga.jp OHMI Tourism Board Address: 3-8 Chuoh-cho, Hikone City TEL: +81-749-22-5580 FAX: +81-749-26-2730 https://www.facebook.com/ohmi.japan/ Takashima City Office Address: 565 Kitabata Shinasahi-cho,Takashima City TEL: +81-740-25-8040 FAX: +81-740-25-8518 http://www.takashima-kanko.jp/english/index.html GION-SHIJO KIYOMIZU- GOJO 祇園四条 Maibara JCT Lake Biwa Japan en.biwako-visitors.jp k r .biwako-visitors.jp cn.biwako-visitors.jp tw.biwako-visitors.jp Hamakogetsu Nagahama City Hamakogetsu, founded during the Meiji period (1868- 1912), is a dining hotel close to both Nagahama-jo Castle and the shores of Lake Biwa, and providing an incredible view to be enjoyed while soaking in hot spring water. You can look out over Lake Biwa from the bath and thrill to the superlative view of the lake at sunset. Charge: 23,760 yen~(4-person room) Access: 8 min walk from JR Nagahama station Guest rooms: Japanese stile 8 rooms E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://hamakogetsu.co.jp F-4 MAP Tel: +81-749-62-1111 Racine Home Harie Takashima City Taking a bath with the gentle Harie spring water not only makes skin smooth but relaxes mentally and physically. All tap water in the building wells up. Therefore the spring water in Harie becomes popular among the inter- national travelers. Check in: 15:00 (Last Check-in time : 21:00) Check out: 10:00 Access: We have the free service of shuttle bus. It takes about 45 min by Special Rapid Service (JR Train) from Kyoto station Closed: Every Wednesday, Thursday URL: https://www.harie.jp D-4 MAP Tel: +81-740-20-6570 Yumesakikan Koka city Rent an entire house in our expansive 1300 square meter facilities, allowing you to enjoy your stay in a completely private space. Everything you will need in terms of facili- ties is provided, including a television, refrigerator and gas stove, meaning you just need to bring in ingredients to enjoy a great time with your family and friends. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Access: 22 min. on foot from Shigaraki Kogen Railway Gyokukeijimae station URL: http://yumesakikan.com D-9 MAP Tel: +81-748-83-2425 Hotel rates shown are off-season rates per person per night for double rooms (on a two-in-a-room basis). Ryokan rates shown are off-season rates per person per night for four-person rooms (prices include breakfast and dinner)(on a four-in-a-room basis) Green Hotel Yes Omihachiman Omihachiman City We are proud of the “Hachiman No Yu” Hot spring which is Largest one in the Hachiman area. Please take a bath at our hot spring to refresh yourself. We also offer free wifi and shuttle bus service to the Omihachiman Station. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: Single 6,800 yen~, Twin room 9,800 yen~ (without tax) Access: 7 minutes walk from JR Omihachiman Station (we have complimentary shuttle) Guest rooms: 52 rooms (All the rooms have their own private bathrooms), Large bath room Parking: 60 cars (free) , large vehicle parking available (reservation required) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http:www.gh-y.com D-7 MAP Tel: +81-748-32-8180 Fax: +81-748-32-8160 Yokaichi Royal Hotel Yokaichi City YOKAICHI ROYAL HOTEL is located near the Youkaichi Interchange (Meishin Expressway),1 minutes by car. Wifi is available in all guest rooms. Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Access: From Ohmi Railway Youkaichi station Approximately 15-20 minutes by bus (get off at Myouhouji Higashiguchi bus stop) Charge: Single 9,000 yen, Twin 11,500 yen, Japanese style room 12,500 yen Guest rooms: 80 rooms Parking: 100 cars (free), large vehicle parking available (reservation required) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.y-royal.co.jp/ F-7 MAP Tel: +81-748-24-0111 Fax: +81-748-22-5165 Crab Dining Yamayoshi, Shiga Katata branch Otsu City Crab Dining Yamayoshi Katata Store, Shiga is open all year round! It’ s the only place in the Kinki area where you can enjoy golden crab throughout the year, even after April! Hours: Lunch 12:00~14:00、Dinner 17:00~22:00 Access: JR Kosei Line by bus Parking: 20 cars C-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-574-6555 Mii-dera Temple (Onjoji Temple) Otsu City Mii-dera Temple is the head temple of the Tendaijimon Buddhist sect. It is comprised of numerous buildings, including the Kondo, a National Treasure, the Kannondo Hall, which is the 14th site on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, the Shakado, and the Toin. It also became a Japan Heritage site in 2015, and is home to more than 100 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Hours: 8:00~17:00 Closed: Open every day Fee: Adult 600 yen, Child from 200 yen~ Access: Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Miidera Station 10 min. on foot Parking: 500 yen / car URL: http://miidera1200.jp B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-522-2238 Fax: +81-77-522-2221 Mt. Hakodateyama Takashima City Hakodateyama Ski Resort is well known across the entire Kansai region, and wonderful view over Lake Biwa, and is also perfect for picking mountain produce or hiking from spring through fall. The Lily Park is open from early July to late August, while Kokia Park is open from mid- September to mid-October. Hours: 9:00~17:00 Fee: Adult 1,850 yen~, Child 930 yen~ Access: JR Kosei Line Omi-Imazu Station 20 min. by bus Parking: free URL: https://www.hakodateyama.com C-3 MAP Tel: +81-740-22-2486 Yanmar Marina Moriyama City Yanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. There’s also a school where you can take yacht lessons or acquire a ship license. You can also enjoy package charter cruises that include the X39 Premium Cruiser bus, which is incredibly popular overseas. Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Winter time) 9:00~18:00 (Summer time) Access: From JR Katata or JR Moriyama station by bus / car / taxi URL: http://yanmarmarina.com C-7 MAP Tel: +81-77-585-1212 Fax: +81-77-585-1339 Matsukiya Otsu City A restaurant directly operated by Matsukiya, the long- standing company responsible for spreading the name of Omi Beef across Japan. The menu includes a variety of Omi Beef dishes, including steak, as well as full-course set meals. Hours: Lunch 11:30~14:00 Dinner 17:00~20:00 Access: JR Biwako Line Ishiyama Station 8 min. on foot Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Karahashimae Station, immediately accessible on foot Parking: 15 cars URL: http://www.matsukiya.net B-8 MAP Tel: +81-77-534-1211 Fax: +81-77-537-6201 LEGEND Onsen Parking for large buses available Onsen-air bath Large common bath Restaurants open to non-guests Credit cards accepted English-speaking staff available Korean-speaking staff available Chinese-speaking staff available Convenience store located within approximately 300 meters Bed-only booking available (no meals) Guests can book one night/one meal BIWAKO-HAMAOTSU HACHIMAN-JOSHI KEIHAN- OTSUKYO OTSUSHIYAKUSHO-MAE SAKAMOTO- HIEIZANGUCHI

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Page 1: Sightseeing Guidance of Shiga Prefecture Accomodations · for privileged high class such as daimyo (feudal lord), kuge (aristocratic class), and government officers. Tel: +81-77-561-6636

The lake Biwa Flower Fountain is one of the world’s largest fountains of 440m in width, located in the offing at Otsu Port. Against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Biwa, the water reaches height of up to 40m into the air with varying volume and angles depicting all sorts of shapes. During the daytime you can enjoy the cool and refreshing scenery, while at night a fantastical world of colorful illumination is created.Tel: +81-77-521-6016 (Biwako Kisen)Hours: 12:00-13:00 15:00-16:00 (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only) 18:00-21:00※Closed for inspection on second and forth Wednesday each month※Closed in the event of stormy weatherAddress: 5-1-7 Hamaotsu Otsu City, Shiga Access: 4 min on foot from Biwako Hamaotsu Station, Keihan LineParking: Neighboring parking lot (Otsu-Port Parking :150 cars)URL: http://www.pref.shiga.lg.jp/h/kako/gyousei/h26untenkeikaku.html

Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossom-ing “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spec-tacularly with the lingering snows on Mt. Hira. From July through August sees a veritable carpet of over 10,000 sunflowers in bloom.Tel: +81-77-582-1266Fax: +81-77-599-1080Access: JR Biwako Line Moriyama Station 25 min. by busAlight at the “Daiichi Nagisa Koen” bus URL: https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/event/detail/22

In Edo period, these highroads flourished as an inn town where accommodation facilities for travelers gathered. Among all of them, the headquarters func-tioned as the special inns for providing accommodation for privileged high class such as daimyo (feudal lord), kuge (aristocratic class), and government officers.Tel: +81-77-561-6636Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Last entry 16:30)Closed: Every week Monday (When Monday is a public holiday, it is the next day) & Year ends and New Year holidays. Please ask for detailsFee: 240 yen (aduit individual)~Address: 2-8 Kusatsu, 1-chome, Kusatsu CityAccess: 10 minutes walk from JR Kusatsu StationParking: 6 cars (free)URL: http://www.kusatsujuku.jp

This riverboat tours give us the opportunity to enjoy the nature along the canals with its reeds and wildlife. The natural scenery here attracts many visitors who just want to relax. Recently, the important role that reeds play in cleaning the water and in the ecology has been better understood. this area was selected as the first culturally important landscape in Japan. Four trad-ers set their boats in the city, and a gorgeous course is available which includes lunch and Omi beef sukiyaki in the tour. (Reservation required)Tel: +81-748-33-6061 (Omihachiman Station North Exit Tourist Information Office) Fax: +81-748-32-4125Address: Omihachiman City (various locations)Access: About 10~20 minutes by Omi-tetsudo Bus from JR Omihachiman StationURL: http://www.omi8.com/annai/suigoumeguri.htm

This castle of 350,000 koku is where the Ii clan family of feudal lords in Hikone resided. It is presently a symbol of Hikone. The castle was completed after 20 years of construction work by Naokatsu and Naotaka who succeeded to Naomasa, the first feudal lord of Ii clan. Hikone Castle is considered one of the four national tresure castles, along with Himeji Castle, Mat-sumoto Castle and Inuyama Castle. Hikone Castle has the 400 anniversary Festival from Mar.21 to Nov.25, 2007.Tel: +81-749-23-0000 Fax: +81-749-26-1919Hours: 8:30~17:00 (17:30 for the castle tower) Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: 600 yen (applies to Genkyu-en Garden as well )Address: 1-1 Konki-cho, Hikone CityAccess: 10 minute-walk from JR Hikone StationParking: 350 cars URL: http://www.hikoneshi.com/jp/castle/

The tallest mountain in Shiga, Mt. Ibukiyama is 1,377m tall, with a summit that can be reached by hiking or a driveway. There are natural flower fields at the summit, providing beautiful scenery from spring to fall.Mt. Ibuki have received TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence on 2017.Each year, TripAdvisor awards Certificates of Excel-lence to establishments which have consistently received overall traveler ratings of 4 or higher (out of a possible of 5).Tel: +81-749-58-2227Fax: +81-749-58-1197Address: Ueno, Maibara City, Shiga & other addressesAccess: JR Tokaido Main Line Sekigahara Station 50 min. by busURL: http://www.city.maibara.lg.jp/kanko/

A bank constructed approximately 100 years ago was reopened as the Kurokabe Square in 1989. At present, art museums and galleries exhibiting glass arts from around the world surround the facility. There are also a great variety of other shops, including restaurants offering local delicacies, gift stores, shops where visitors can experience pottery-making, a figure museum, and more. The nostalgic Japanese town scen-ery with glass attracts many tourists.Tel: +81-749-65-2330 (Kurokabe Glass Shop)Fax: +81-749-65-2333Address: 12-38 Motohama-cho, Nagahama CityAccess: 5 minute-walk from JR Nagahama StationURL: http://www.kurokabe.co.jp

Koka is famous for Ninja. Ninja acted in secrecy at the behest of their commanders and are called “shinobi no mono”, or spies. In Koka we have facilities related to the Koka Ninja. Why not try a throwing shuriken during your visit?

Koka Ninja VillageTel: +81-748-88-5000 Hours: 10:00~16:00Closed: Monday Fee: 1,030 yen Address: 394 Oki, Koka-cho, Koka CityRunning time for tours, etc: about 2 hoursAccess: 30 minutes walk from JR Koka station on the JR Kusatsu Line. URL: http://koka.ninpou.jp

Koka Ninja EstateFax: +81-748-86-2179 Hours: 9:00~16:30 Fee: 700 yenAddress: 2331 Ryuboshi, Konan-cho, Koka-City Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hoursAccess: 20 minutes walk from JR Konan station on the JR Kusatsu Line. URL: http://www.kouka-ninjya.com

For over 1,400 years, the Tarobo-gu / Tarobo Aga Jinja Shrine is a popular spiritual site that has been thought to bring victory and luck. Go up stairs of the shrine, and there you will find a strangely shaped rock called “Meoto Iwa.” It is said that if you can go through its 80-centimeter-wide opening, your wishes come true.Tel: +81-748-23-1341Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: freePersonalized Priest Prayers: For a fee between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.Access: 20-minute-walk from Ohmi Railway Yokaichi Line Tarobogumae Station or 10-minute-drive from Meishin Yokaichi ICParking: Standard vehicle 26 cars and oversized vehicle 3 buses (free)URL: http://www.tarobo.sakura.ne.jp

Shirahige-jinja Shrine was founded 1900 years ago, boasting the longest history for a shrine Omi. This is also one of the constituent elements of the Japan Heri-tage story. the gates are i l luminated at night . (Illumination times: Saturday and Sunday - around 2 hours after sunset, September 5 - from sunset until around 10pm, New Year's Eve - until dawn, January 1 to January 5 - from sunset until around 9pm)Tel: +81-740-33-7101Fax: +81-740-33-7105Address: 215 Ukawa, Takashima CityAccess: JR Kosei Line Omitakashima Station 13 min. by taxi (car)Immediately after alighting at the “Shirahige-jinja Mae” bus stopURL: https://takashima-kanko.jp/english/area/takashima.html

Otsu CityLake Biwa Flower Fountain

Moriyama CityDaiichi Nagisa Park

Omihachiman City“Suigo” Riverboat Tours

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Hikone CityHikone Castle

Maibara CityMt. Ibuki

Nagahama CityKurokabe Square

Koka CityKoka Ninja

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Higashiomi CityTarobo-gu / Tarobo Aga Jinja Shrine E-7MAP

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Dantoukan Kikunoya Otsu CityFeaturing lakeside accommodations, the Dantoukan offers the best in hospitality and cozy comfort.

Check in: 15:30 Check out: 10:00Charge: 16,500 yen~Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road. Pick up service from Ogoto Onsen Station (5minutes)Guest rooms: Western style 1 rooms, Japanese style 20 roomsParking: 27 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://kikunoya.jp

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Tel: +81-77-578-1281Fax: +81-77-579-4096

Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi Otsu CityBiwako Grand Hotel build on the shore of Lake Biwa in Otsu city is the biggest hotel among the Ogoto Onsen Hot Spring. There are rooms with open-air bath and big public baths overlooking the Lake Biwa. Tourists visit Kyoto has the hotel patronized because of comparatively close location to the center of Kyoto city. Please enjoy Shiga and Kyoto including Lake Biwa.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 13,000 yen~Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road Guest rooms: Japanese style 190 rooms Parking: 250 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.biwakogh.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-579-2111Fax: +81-77-597-2161

Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu CityBiwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for all guests, and some rooms come with a private balcony with an open-air bath.

Charge: 20,000 yen~Access: A free shuttle is available from JR Ogoto Onsen Train Station, which is a 5 minute drive away and a 15 minute train ride to Kyoto Station.Guest room: 70 rooms Parking: 144 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://ryokusuitei.com

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Tel: +81-77-577-2222Fax: +81-77-579-7141

Hotel Koo Hyakucho Otsu CityThe first “shopping street hotel” in Japan, created by reno-vating a number of townhouses located along both the shopping street in the center of Otsu City and the old Tokaido road.

Check in: 16:00~21:00 (24:00) Check out: 11:00Charge: 10,928 yen~Access: Train: 7 minutes on foot from JR Otsu Station (600m)6 minutes on foot from Keihan Biwako-hamaotsu Station (500m)Guest rooms: 13E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://hotel-koo.com

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Tel: +81-77-516-7475

Shiono Onssen Koka cityThis is the home of the Koga Ninjutsu (Ninja arts). The Shiono is noted for its Japanese cuisine, and for Omi beef.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00Charge: 13,000 yen~Access: 8 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin ExpresswayGuest rooms: Japanese style 4 roomsParking: 30cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.shiono-onsen.com

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Tel: +81-748-86-2130Fax: +81-748-76-2292

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse Otsu CityA guesthouse located in Omi Maiko-hama, just two minutes on foot from the beach. A great location to use as a base for cycling around Lake Biwa, and you can reach the popular Shiga tourist destinations.

Check in: 15:00~21:00 Check out: 8:00~12:00Charge: 3,200 yen~Access: JR Kosei Line Omi-maiko 10 min. on footGuest rooms: Japanese style 10 roomsE-mail: [email protected]: https://biwako.j-hoppers.com/index.php

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Tel: +81-77-596-1616

Guesthouse En Omihachiman CityExperience the countryside and the authentic local life of Japan at this beautiful 100-year-old traditional Japanese house in the heart of Shiga prefecture. For your conve-nience, we can pick you up from the station, so please feel free to ask!

Access: JR Tokaido Main Line Omihachiman 15 min. by taxi (car)E-mail: [email protected]: https://guesthouseen.weebly.com

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Ryoutei-Ryokan Yasui Hikone CityOur peaceful ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) is in the center of Hikone castle town, close to the entertainment district. Old artworks and flowers are decorated in the building.

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00Charge: 28,000 yen~Access: 10 minutes from Hikone-castle by carGuest rooms: 9 Japanese style roomsParking: 40 cars (free)URL: http://www.ryoutei-yasui.jp

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Tel: +81-749-22-4670Fax: +81-749-24-4141

Ryokan Beniayu Nagahama CityRyokan BENIAYU is located on northern lakeside of BIWAKO. It has realy quiet and beautiful area with the famous sunset. You can enjoy Omi beef as much delicious as KOBE beef, original fish from the lake and local vegi-table during your stay.

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 22,000 yen~Access: Takatsuki station on JR Hokuriku line. We have pick up service on your request.Guest rooms: 15 rooms (12 Tatami rooms / 2 Mixed rooms / 1 Western room)Parking: 20 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.beniayu.com

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Tel: +81-749-79-0315Fax: +81-749-79-1265

Cafe & guest house AN Otsu CityOur guest house is a single house of the one-storied house, and is in a quite residential area, also a location is very good. We receive only one reservation a day every day.Check in: 15:00~21:00 Check out: 11:00Charge: In case 1 person use, 6,300 yen. In case 3-6 people use, 3,500 yen.*The above rates are per person, per night, and include a linen fee and 5% tax and service charges.Access: 5 minute walk from Nakanosho station on the Keihan Ishiyamadera-Sakamoto lineGuest rooms: Japanese-style 2 rooms Parking: 4 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~shiga-an/*The reservation is more than 2 nights.

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Tel: +81-77-523-0869Fax: +81-77-523-0869

Nango Onsen Futabaya Otsu CityLocated on the river side of Seta, all guestrooms can see the river view. You can enjoy the cuisine of Lake Biwa in season. Also, hot-spring baths are available for all guests.

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 12,280 yen ~Access:15 minutes from JR Ishiyama station by taxi15 minutes from Seta-West IC. Meishin Expressway by carGuest rooms: 9 rooms (Japanese Style)Parking: 10 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.futaba-ya.com

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Tel: +81-77-537-1255Fax: +81-77-534-4133

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Biwako no Senmatsu Kusatsu CityLocated on the south of the Lake Biwa.Uniquely, it’s building shapes like a Japanese-style ship.You can enjoy the cuisine of fresh seafood in season.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00Charge: 14,190 yen~Access: 10 minutes from JR Ishiyama station by bus (Free shuttle bus)Guest rooms: Japanese style 25 roomsParking: 25 cars (free)URL: http://www.senmatsu.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-565-8800Fax: +81-77-565-8881

Hotel Sunroute Hikone Hikone CityHOTEL SUNROUTE chain is a hotel group with 73 hotels in domestic and overseas. HOTEL SUNROUTE HIKONE provides a safe and comfortable room at all times. It is located at the center of the castle town of the National Treasure Hikone Castle - a castle that is 410 years old, and is in a convenient location for shopping and eating.

Charge: Single Room 5,600 yen~ (tax exclusive), Twin Room 5,600 yen~ (tax exclusive)Access: 1 minute walk from the West Exit of JR Hikone StationGuest rooms: 73 rooms Parking: 50 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: https://sunroute.net

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Tel: +81-749-26-0123Fax: +81-749-26-0686

Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie Nagahama CityKitabiwako Hotel Grazie is at the northen tip of Shiga. It is located perfectly by beautiful Lake Biwa. A ferry situated in the front of the hotel can take you to the island named ‘Chikubushima’ which is a beloved sightseeing spot.

Charge: 8,250 yen~ (room charge) Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station Guest rooms: Single room 30 rooms, Twin room 24 rooms, Japanese Style room 7 rooms, Sweet room 6 rooms Parking: free of charge E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://k-grazie.co.jp

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Tel: +81-749-62-7777Fax: +81-749-62-2553

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu CitySince all 529 rooms at the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel face the lake, guests can relax and enjoy the view throughout their stay. Prince Hotel Welcome Counter, check-in at Kyoto station and go sightseeing hands free without luggage.Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 14,500 yen~Access: 10 minutes from Otsu station by free shuttle busGuest rooms: Western style 501 rooms, Japanese western mixed style 28 roomsParking: About 500 cars (500 yen / night)Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 2,500 yen~, Dinner 4,800 yen~URL: http://www.princehotels.co.jp/otsu/

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Tel: +81-77-521-1111Fax: +81-77-521-1110

Enryakuji Hieizan Konpon Chu-do (Main Hall) Otsu CityThe Hall, the heart and soul of Enryakuji, is home to the temple's unbroken 1200-year tradition of Buddhism.

Hours: 8:30~16:30 (Saito, yokawa: until 16:00)Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: 700 yenRunning tme for tours, etc: 1 hour and half~3 hoursAccess: 30minutes from Kyoto-Higashi IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: 300 cars (free)URL: http://www.hieizan.or.jp

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Tel: +81-77-578-0001Fax: +81-77-578-0678

Kongorinji Aisho Town Kongorinji Temple is one of the three great temples of eastern Lake Biwa. It features national treasures, impor-tant Buddhist sculptures, and gorgeous gardens, as well as a repository of cultural assets.

Hours: 8:30~17:00 Closed: December 28th~31thFee: 600 yen Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hourAccess: 20 minutes from Hikone IC or Yokaichi IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: 300 cars (free)URL: http://kongourinji.jp

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Tel: +81-749-37-3211Fax: +81-749-37-2644

Shakazan Hyakusaiji Higashiomi CityThis ancient temple, erected by Prince Shotoku is one of the oldest temple in Shiga prefecture. The site is famous for its Japanese gardens with scenic views as far as the eye can see, as well as the “Ishigaki-sando”, or stone-wall walkway.

Hours: 8:00~17:00 Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: 600 yen Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hourAccess: 10 minutes from Yokaichi IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: 20 Buses, 230 cars (free) URL: http://www.hyakusaiji.jp

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Tel: +81-749-46-1036Fax: +81-749-46-2096

Enman-in Otsu CityA temple with more 1000 years of history, founded in the later Heian period (794-1185). The temple was trans-ferred here from the Imperial Palace in Kyoto and is a national important cultural asset. Experiences in Japanese culture are offered, including tea ceremony, meditation etc.

Access: JR Tokaido Main Line Otsu 20 min. on foot, Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Miidera 10 min. on footE-Mail: [email protected] URL: https://enman-inn.com/en/

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Tel: +81-77-522-3690Fax: +81-77-522-3150

Michigan Cruise Otsu CityThe Michigan Cruise is an effortless sightseeing choice. It features a fun American-style live show.

Hours: Reservation onlyClosed: Open throughout the yearFee: 2,830 yen~Access: 10 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: 150 cars (paid)URL: http://www.biwakokisen.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-524-5000Fax: +81-77-524-7896

Setagawa-Biwako River Cruise Otsu CityHistorical cruise on the beautiful Seta River & magnificent Lake Biwa aboard the Ichiban Maru, a nostalgic paddle steamer.

Hours: Dep. 10:10, 11:05, 12:35, 13:30, 14:25Closed: Cruising on Saturday, Sunday and holiday. There is check day, please contact usFee: Adult 1,300 yen, Child 700 yen, Groups of 15 or more: Adult 1,150 yen, Child 600 yen (group discount cannot be combined with any other discount)Access: 5 minutes from Ishiyama IC, 10 minutes walk from Keihan Ishiyamadera stationParking: Parking is available at Ishiyamadera Temple (600 yen)URL: http://www.lakewest.jp

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Tel: +81-77-572-2114Fax: +81-77-573-9044

Suigo-No-Sato Maruyama Omihachiman CityPlease relax and enjoy a canal boat tour going up and down a rustic canal teeming with millions of reeds, which change color according to the seasons.

Hours: 10:00~, 13:10~, 15:00~ Closed: December to March (only regular liners)Fee: 2,200 yen (1 hour) Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hourCharter boat: Six-passengers 8,800 yen (1 hour) / Eight-passengers 11,000 yen (1hour)Access: From JR Omihachiman station., take a 15-minute bus ride on the Kyukamura or the Chomeiji Omi lines, get off at the Maruyama bus stop Parking: 20 cars (free)E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.za.ztv.ne.jp/tekogi.maruyama/

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Tel: +81-748-32-2333Fax: +81-748-47-8434

Friendship Adventures Otsu CitySeta River, the only river running from Lake Biwa, is the place for the whole family to enjoy white water rafting in Shiga! Easy access from Osaka and Kyoto.

Hours: AM Rafting: 9:00~11:30, PM Rafting: 13:00~15:30Fee: Apr~Jun & Oct-Nov: 5,300 yen, Jul~Sep: 5,500 yen, Obon: 5,800 yenAccess: From JR Ishiyama station, take a bus towards "Oishi-shogako" and get off at"Kaeru-iwa" (15-20 minutes), 1 minute walk from Kaeru-iwaParking: 10cars (free)URL: http://www.friendship-adventures.com/index_eng.html

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Tel: +81-77-533-5112Fax: +81-77-533-5112

Biwako Valley / Biwako Terrace Otsu CityThis huge summit observation deck enables a view of fully 80% of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. We are a skiing resorts in winter.

Hours: Weekday 9:30~17:00, Weekend & Holidays 9:00~17:00 (Green Season)Closed: Open throughout the year, there is some maintenance dayFee: Check our website out for details.*We may be closed or change operation hours due to increment weather conditions.Running time for tours, etc: about 2 hours Access: By Car: 5 minutes from Shiga IC, Kosei Road, By public transport : 10 minutes by bus from Shiga station (JR Kosei Line)Parking: 1,700 cars (paid) URL: http://www.biwako-valley.com

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Tel: +81-77-592-1155Fax: +81-77-592-1532

BSC Watersports Centre Otsu CityThe Sports Centre offers a variety of fun activities that are bound to turn into great memories of Lake Biwa, including yachting, windsurfing, canoe lessons, and more. English and Korean speaking staff are available.

Hours: 9:00~18:00 Closed: December 19th~January 31Fee: 4,500 yen~ Running tme for tours, etc: 60 minutesAccess: 35 minutes from Kyoto station (JR Kosei Line) Parking: 50 cars (free)URL: http://www.bsc-int.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-592-0127Fax: +81-77-592-1531

Boat Race Biwako Otsu CityThe Biwako boat race is held on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Come and enjoy a spectacular view of the lake while watching the races. Easy access from Kyoto.

Hours: 10:00~17:00Closed: Irregular holidaysFee: 100 yen~Access: Complimentary shuttle service is available from JR Otsu station and JR Otsukyo StationParking: 1,000 cars (free)URL: http://www.boatrace-biwako.jp

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Tel: +81-77-522-0314

Samurai Kembu Short TimeTrip Otsu CitySamurai Kembu is the traditional sword performance.You can experience a set of performances from the etiquette of samurai classes to the basic samurai kembu in a samurai costume.

Hours: 8:00~22:00 By Appointment Only Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: 4,000 yen~ Running time for tours, etc: about 2~3.5 hoursAccess: 3 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin Expressway, 5 minutes walk from JR Otsu stationParking: 6 cars (free)E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.samurai-kembu.jp

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Tel: +81-77-522-5621Fax: +81-20-4623-3191

Karahashi-Pottery Otsu CityKarahashi Pottery is done in the brilliant blue hue of Lake Biwa, and decorated with a dreamy closedeyed owl.

Hours: 10:00~19:00Closed: January 1stFee: 1,600 yen~Running time for tours, etc: about 1 hourAccess: 5 minutes from Ishiyama IC, Keiji Bypass ExpresswayParking: 5 cars (free)E-Mail: [email protected]: http://www.karahashiyaki.co.jp/setakarahashiyak.htm

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Tel: +81-77-537-0543Fax: +81-77-537-6877

Rare wood beads Bijoux Omihachiman CityPlease enjoy to make your original accessories using the valuable rare wooden beads. These wooden beads are made by traditional Japanese craftman skill.

Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: TuesdayAccess: Chomeiji bound by bus from JR Omihachiman Station, “Osugi-cho” bus stop soon by walk.Fee: 1,000 yen~ (excluding tax)Running time for tours, etc: 30 minutes~Parking: NothingE-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.kawasaki-beads.com/store/

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Tel: +81-748-33-5251Fax: +81-748-33-5251

Oogoya Koka CityYou can enjoy shopping for pottery ware and glassware.In pottery class, you can make a Japanese style pottery! (Painting, Hand-forming, Electric wheel)

Hours: Weekdays 10:00~17:00, Weekends 10:00~18:00Closed: IrregularFee: Pottery classes 1,500~3,500 yen, Restaurant 1,000~4,000 yenAccess: 5 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Meishin ExpresswayRunning time for tours, etc: Pottery classes 1 hourParking: 200 carsE-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.oogoya.co.jp

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Tel: +81-748-83-2220Fax: +81-748-83-2221

Shigaraki Tougeimura Koka CityVisitors can join pottery tours or experience making pottery themselves. There are also shopping opportuni-ties.

Hours: 9:00~17:00 Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: Free of chargeRunning time for tours, etc: about 1 hourAccess: 10 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin Expressway or 35 minutes from Mibuno IC, Meihan Kokudo.E-mail: [email protected]: http://tougeimura.jp/index.html

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Tel: +81-748-82-0522Fax: +81-748-82-3070

Sennari-tei Kyara Hikone CityJapanese appearance of the castle town. The meltingly delicious Ohmi beef dishes. The heart of hospitality that is not also inferior to the taste. Please spend your blissful moment.

Hours: 11:30~22:00 (last order 20:30, break time 14:30~17:00)Closed: Tuseday Fee: 2,750~17,380 yenAccess: 15 minutes from JR Biwako line Hikone station, 10 minutes drive from Hikone ICParking: 12 carsE-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.sennaritei.jp/shop/shop_kyara.html

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Tel: +81-749-21-2789Fax: +81-749-21-3267

Ohmi Beef Marusa Nagahama CityBecause we butcher our meet ourselves, our shop boasts cuts that are not often found anywhere else. Our veteren chefs prepare creative, seasonal dishes featuring Ohmi beef available for as little at 1,000 yen.

Hours: Weekdays: 17:00~23:00 Holidays: 16:30~23:00 (Last order: 22:15) (Last drinks: 22:30)Closed: 12/31, 1/1 Fee: 4,000 yen~Running time for tours, etc: about 2~3.5 hoursAccess: 5 minutes by car/taxi or 15 minutes on foot from JR Nagahama stationParking: 25 cars URL: http://www.ohmibeef.com/access.html

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Tel: +81-749-68-2212Fax: +81-749-68-2209

Aeon Kusatsu Kusatsu CityAEON KUSATSU is a store of AEON MALL KUSATSU consisting from specialty stores to amusement, located in the foot of Omi Bridge. Reopened in 2015 spring, deli, cosmetics, liquors and toys have been added. Also tax exemption is available. Please enjoy shopping at here.

Hours: Food 7:00~23:00, the others 10:00~22:00 Closed: Open throughout the yearAccess: 20 minutes from JR Minami-Kusatsu station west gate, 15 minutes from JR Seta station 25 minutes from JR Kusatsu Sta, 25 minutes from Keihan Hamaotsu station by busParking: 4,500 cars (free) URL: http://www.31op.com/shiga/

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Tel: +81-77-599-6000Fax: +81-77-599-6001

Biwako Hotel Otsu CityEvery customers can enjoy a spectacular lake view from their guests’ rooms, as well as from the large communal bath room.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00 Charge: 14,500 yen~Access: 5 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin ExpresswayGuest rooms: Western style 175 roomsParking: 155 cars (free)Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 2,600 yen~, Dinner 4,700 yen~E-mail: [email protected]: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-524-7111Fax: +81-77-524-8318

Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens Otsu CityThe Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens is a luxurious resort hotel where seven gardens become themes.The atmosphere of sophisticated elegance here ensures a relaxing time.

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 15,000 yen~Access: 8 minutes from Seta-nishi IC or Seta-higashi IC, Meishin ExpresswayGuest rooms: Western style 169 roomsParking: 300cars (500 yen / night)Meals available at hotel: Breakfast 2,700 yen~, Dinner 6,000 yen~E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.royaloakhotel.co.jp/en/

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Tel: +81-77-543-0111Fax: +81-77-543-9100

Ayaha Lakeside Hotel Otsu CityThe Ayaha is a Japanese-style hotel located right on the lakeside.It offers a view of the lake, and it's famous for its Kyoto-style kaiseki, which utilizes a variety of delicacies from the Lake Biwa region.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 9,000 yen~Access: 8 minutes from Otsu IC, Meishin ExpresswayGuest rooms: Japanese style 29 roomsParking: 60 cars (free)URL: http://www.ayaha.co.jp/lakeside/

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Tel: +81-77-524-2321Fax: +81-77-525-8751

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako Kusatsu city20 minutes from Kyoto station by JR Biwako line special rapid service. City hotel where the traditional United States of America atmosphere is tossed.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00Charge: 8,250 yen~Access: 1 minute from the West gate of JR Kusatsu station.Guest rooms: Western style 216 roomsParking: 200 cars (500 yen per night)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.hotel-bp.co.jp/en/

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Tel: +81-77-561-3311Fax: +81-77-561-3322

Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel Kusatsu City5 minuits drive from Meishin Ritto IC by car, free parking for standerd sized cars.It's convenient to stay for sightseeing or business trip around Kusatsu, Ritto and Moriyama.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 6,400 yen~Access: 12 minutes walk (900m) from JR Kusatsu stationGuest rooms: Western style 174 roomsParking: 100 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.kusatsu1hotel.com

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Tel: +81-77-562-2411Fax: +81-77-565-3211

Hotel Lake Villa Koka CityHotel Lake Villa is a resort nestled in vast grounds. You can enjoy the gastronomy and high-quality natural hot spring, and also experience the extraordinary.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 13,110 yen~ Access: 20 minutes from JR Igaueno station by taxi. (Courtesy bus service is available, reservation required.) or 30 minutes from Shigaraki kogen rail way Shigaraki station by bus (Bound for Tarao hot spring).Guest rooms: 34 rooms Parking: 200carsE-mail: [email protected]: http://www.lakevilla.co.jp

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Tel: +81-748-85-0250Fax: +81-748-85-0251

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel Moriyama cityLake Biwa Marriott Hotel is a resort hotel with 274 rooms on the shores of Lake Biwa, approximately 30 minutes from Kyoto Station.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00Charge: 24,200 yen~Access: 25 minutes from Ritto IC or Kyoto-higashi IC, Meishin ExpresswayGuest rooms: Western style 226 rooms, Japanese style 48 roomParking: 170 cars (free)Meals available at the hotel: Breakfast 4,235 yen~, Dinner 7,865 yen~E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.biwako-marriott.com

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Tel: +81-77-585-6100Fax: +81-77-584-2100

Comfort inn Omihachiman Omihachiman city35 minutes from JR Kyoto station and 1 minute walk from JR Omihachiman station. Breakfast is free and free Inter-net connection in all rooms. Here you can also enjoy bath-ing in the bedrock.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 5,900 yen~Access: 20 minutes from Ryuo IC or 40 minutes from Yokaichi IC, Meishin ExpresswayGuest rooms: Western style 116 rooms Parking: 43 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.choice-hotels.jp/inn/omihachiman/

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Tel: +81-748-36-0001Fax: +81-748-36-0038

Hotel New Omi Omihachiman CityShiga, the prefecture where japan's largest lake - Lake Biwa - is located. The perfect base for experiencing not only Omi-Hachiman and Lake Biwa but also Kyoto! Enjoy fine dining and relaxation while overlooking Omi-hachiman.

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 9,504 yen~Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Omihachiman stationGuest rooms: Western style 82 rooms, Japanese style 1 roomParking: 250 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.newomi.co.jp

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Tel: +81-748-36-6666Fax: +81-748-36-8800

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa Hikone CityYou can gaze at the national treasure, Hikone Castle.The guestrooms are decorated in relaxing tones.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00Charge: 9,900 yen~ (Breakfast include)Access: 8 minutes walk from JR Hikone Station.Guest rooms: 52 roomsParking: 60 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.hch.jp

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Tel: +81-749-21-2001Fax: +81-749-21-2200

L’Hôtel du Lac Nagahama CityL’Hôtel Du Lac is a “private villa” where you can relax to your heart’s content amidst the natural environment, where the grandeur of Lake Biwa, which spreads out before your very eyes, is interwoven with the majesty of the mountains.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 12:00 Charge: 33,400 yen~Access: Approximately 8 minutes by car from Nagahara Station on JR Kosei Line*There is also a courtesy pick-up service from the nearest stationGuest rooms: 15 rooms Parking: 30 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.lhotel-du-lac.com

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Tel: +81-749-89-1888Fax: +81-749-89-1411

Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA Nagahama CityHotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA is standing on the lakeside of Northern part of Biwako. The scenery surrounded by lake and mountains, will induce you to extraordinary space over the seasons.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 9,000 yen~ Access: About 15 minutes drive from Nagahama IC, About 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama station, There are regular pick up buses from Nagahama stationGuest rooms: 362 rooms Parking: 180 cars URL: http://www.daiwaresort.jp/nagahama/

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Tel: +81-749-62-2000Fax: +81-749-64-2005

Biwako Hanakaido Otsu CityThe Biwako Hanakaido is located on a lovely little street that's the answer to your dream vacation,and the accom-modations here are the perfect place to relax both body and soul.

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 19,000 yen~Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road Guest rooms: Western style 5 rooms, Japanese style 38 roomsParking: 48 cars(free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.hanakaido.co.jp/en/

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Tel: +81-77-578-1075Fax: +81-77-578-1011

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Otsu CityThe Yuzanso features an open-air bath, done all in luxuri-ous cypress, with a full view of Lake Biwa, Bathing in this onsen (Hot spring) is said to give you beautiful skin!

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 10,000 yen~Access: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road. Guest rooms: Western style 13 rooms, Japanese style 102 roomsParking: 100 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.yuzanso.co.jp/english/index.html Tel: +81-77-578-1144

Fax: +81-77-579-4029

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B-7Yumotokan Otsu CityA ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, the Yumotokan is a great place to experience a typically Japanese atmosphere as well as an onsen.There is a staff who speak English.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 15,750 yen/personAccess: 5 minutes from Ogi-ogoto IC, Kosei Road. Pick up service from Ogoto Onsen Station (5minutes)Guest rooms: 69 rooms, (include 14 rooms with open Air Bath)Parking: 50 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.yumotokan.co.jp/world/english/

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Tel: +81-77-579-1111Fax: +81-77-579-4126

Hotel Biwako Cerisaie Otsu CityThe Hotel Biwako Cerisaie is located on the banks of Lake Biwa at the base of Mt. Hiei. The concept behind the hotel is to make you feel as comfortable as though you are relaxing in your own home, while also providing fantastic seasonal scenery.

Check in: 15:00~22:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 7,000 yen~Access: JR Biwako Line Ogoto-onsen station 3 min. on footGuest rooms: 16Parking: 7 cars (400 yen / night)  URL: http://www.biwako-3ze.jp

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Tel: +81-77-577-1112Fax: +81-77-577-1222

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu Otsu CityThe perfect hotel for those looking for clean, reassuring, low cost surroundings.With replete facilities and welcoming smiles, our staff are wait-ing to receive youCheck in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00 Charge: 5,890 yen~Access: JR Biwako Line Otsu station 10 min. on footKeihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Hamaotsu 5 min. on footGuest rooms: 142 Parking: 30 cars (500 yen / night) E-mail: [email protected]: https://www.toyoko-inn.com/search/detail/00210

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Tel: +81-77-510-1045Fax: +81-77-510-1047

Hotel Bluelake Otsu Otsu CityThe Bluelake is just a two-minute walk from Otsu Port, where visitors can enjoy cruises by the Michigan, as well as the world's longest flower fountain.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00 Charge: 5,500 yen~Access: 9 minutes by train from KyotoGuest rooms: Western style 94 rooms Japanese style 1 roomMeals available at hotel: Breakfast 1,000 yen~Parking: 40 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.bluelake.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-524-0200Fax: +81-77-526-0300

D-3MAPIndian Restaurant Raju Halal Takashima CityOur chefs prepare real Indian and HALAL food using authentic Indian spices. Addition to Catering, event open-ing, take-away, home delivery services, Sally dressed up,many services.

Hours: 11:00~15:00, 17:00~22:00Closed: Winter season Wednesday holiday and 12/31, 1/1Fee: curry 680 yen~, Lunch 1,000 yen~, Dinner 1,500 yen~Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Makino station (near Makino sunny beach)Parking: 5 cars E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.raju.jp

Tel: +81-90-3993-3511(Japanese and English and Hindi)

OPAL Otsu CityWe have a lot of fun water sports with Lake Biwa.We welcome any biggners to try our programs, we're equipped with experienced instroctors and many activities, such as Waterball, Watertuber, Canoe, Stand up paddle, Wakeboard.

Hours: reservation only 9:00~18:00 Closed: WednesdaysFee: Waterball, Watertuber: 4,400 yen, kayaking experience,standup paddle experiense etc: 4,950 yen Running time for tours, etc: 1 hour~1 and half hourAccess: 15min by walk from JR Ogoto onsen station Parking: 100 cars (free)E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.o-pal.com

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Tel: +81-77-579-7111Fax: +81-77-579-8135

MEGA Don Quijote Otsu Otsu CityMany foreing tourists visiting Japan's Biggest Discount Store. There are over 60,000 items such as most popular cosmetics, medicines, home appliances, general products and brand goods

Hours: 9:00~3:00 (next day)Access: JR Kosei Line Otsukyo station it is a 10 minutes walk heading west, Kojaku bus “AEON west Otsu Mae” it is a 3 minutes walk from the bus stopParking: 115 cars (free)URL: http://www.donki.com

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Tel: +81-77-511-4411 Fax: +81-77-511-4422

Aeon Nagahama Nagahama CityAEON is Japan's largest retailers. Assortment from food to home appliances is rich. You can receive a tax exemption at the AEON Service Counter. Please bring your passport, receipt and purchased goods after payment. (the service depends on the purchased goods and the total amounts. )

Hours: Food 8:00~22:00, the others 9:00~22:00 Closed: Open throughout the yearAccess: About 1 minutes from Hokuriku Nagahama IC exit, or about 10 minutes by bus from JR Nagahama station Parking: 1,000 cars (free)URL: http://www.welcome-aeon.com

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Tel: +81-749-68-5500Fax: +81-749-68-5501

Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo Ryuo TownGoodness of preeminent access. Real outlet of first area. It can enjoy shopping at anytime by the outlet price for 30%~80% off. Shuttle bus from Kyoto station (Only week-end & public holidays)

Hours: 10:00~20:00Closed: Open throughout the year. There is check day, please contact us Fee: FreeAccess: 500 meters from Ryuo IC, Meishin Expressway, 30 minutes from JR Yasu or Omihachiman station by bus, Shuttle bus from Kyoto station (Only weekend & public holidays)Parking: available (free) URL: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/shiga/

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Tel: +81-748-58-5031Fax: +81-748-58-5035

JA Ohmi Fuji Farmers Market Moriyama CitySafe and fresh vegetables from Ohminchi to your table. We provide special farm products directly from farmers. Ohminchi is the biggest farmer's market in Shiga. You can buy Garden-fresh foods which have been gathered in the morning for dinner in here.

Hours: Farm products 9:00~17:00, Local Food Buffet 11:00~15:00 (Enter Before 13:40)Closed: Wednesday (Restaurant only), New Year's Holidays (Dec 31-Jan 4)Access: From the JR Moriyama station Western exit taxi stand, about 15 minutes by walkParking: 144 cars (There is a Special Parking lct.)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.ohmin.jp

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Tel: +81-77-588-8318Fax: +81-77-585-7774

Shiga Agriculture Park Buru-menooka Hino TownA hill of buru-me is German agriculture Park that I made use of a hill of Shiga, Hino-cho in.A lot of various facilities which play if natural in six areas of gate, play, flower, town, village, and learn nature!Hours: During a season 9:30~18:00Closed: Closed every Wed. (March - November), Wed. & Thu. (December - February)Fee: 1,000 yen for adults 600 yen for childrenRunning time for tours, etc: More than one hour Access: approximately 50 minutes from JR Omi-Hachiman Station (the south exit) Parking: 2,000 cars URL: http://www.blumenooka.jp

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Tel: +81-748-52-2611Fax: +81-748-52-2351

Fujiihonke Sake Brewery Aisho TownTraditional Sake brewery tour (advance reservation required). You could also enjoy the tasting and shopping of various flavors of Sake. For Sake tasting and shopping, no reservation is needed.

Hours: 9:00~18:00Access: 5 minutes taxi from JR Inae station or 30 minutes walk from JR Inae StationFee: free Running time for tours, etc: 40 minutesParking: 25 cars (free), 6 buses (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.fujiihonke.jp

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Tel: +81-749-42-2080Fax: +81-749-42-3047

Ayuya No Sato Yasu CityThis gourmet spot features mainly “Biwako-no-sachi", which are local seafood delicacies of Lake Biwa. Visitors can look, taste, and purchase all in one place.

Hours: 9:00~17:00Closed: January 1st and for a three day period around the end of JanuaryFee: Free of chargeRunning time for tours, etc: about 2 hours (including time to eat)Access: 25 minutes from Ritto IC or Ryuo IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: 50 Buses, 250 cars (free)URL: http://www.ayuyanosato.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-589-3999Fax: +81-77-589-4806

Utagedokoro Yamaryu Konan CityThis Japanese style restaurant features barrier-free facili-ties. It offers Kaiseki to suit the budget of the individual customer, using ingredients representative of the four seasons.

Hours: 12:00~14:00, 16:00~22:00Closed: 1st and 3rd WednesdaysAccess: 10 minutes from Ryuo IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: Available (free)URL: http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~yamaryu/top.html

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Tel: +81-748-72-0137Fax: +81-748-72-2870

Kanou Shoujuan Sunai-no-sato Otsu CitySunai-no-sato is the head office of Kanou Shoujuan which is japanese sweets shop in a total area of approximately 21,000 square meters. You can enjoy a great meal and tea ceremony in nature.Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Wednesday (Except in March and Novemenber when the facility is open every day) Fee: Kaiseki 6,600 yen, Japanese boxed lunch 4,400 yen (Advance order Necessary), Tea Ceremony 1,100 yen Running time for tours, etc: 1~3 hours Access: 30 minutes from JR Ishiyama station (Free Shuttle bus), 20 minutes from Seta-higashi IC or Seta-nishi IC,Meishin ExpresswayParking: 60 cars URL: http://www.sunainosato.com

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Tel: +81-77-546-3131Fax: +81-77-546-6696

F-4MAPKurokabe Taikenkyoushitsu Nagahama CityIn this sandblast workshop you will embellish clear glass with decorative frosted glass designs. Please enjoy to make your original glass.

Hours: 10:00~18:00 (May~Oct)16:30 last admission, 10:00~17:00 (Nov~Mar)16:00 last admissionFee: 1,620 yen~Running time for tours, etc: 1~2 hoursAccess: 5 minute's walk from JR Nagahama StationE-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.kurokabe.co.jp

Tel: +81-749-65-1221Fax: +81-749-65-2001

Sagawa Art Museum Moriyama CityLocated on the shores of the Lake Biwa, the museum features a magnificent spacious garden incorporating water schemes.

Hours: 9:30~17:00 (Door is open until 16:30)Closed: Mondays (or the next day where a holiday falls on Monday) and the year-end / new year break. Call the museum prior to visiting as it is sometimes closed at other times as well.Fee: 1,000 yen (Adults), 600 yen (High school and university students)Access: 30 minutes on the Moriyama Rittosen Highway off the Meishin Expressway Ritto ICParking: 7 buses, 70 cars (free) E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.sagawa-artmuseum.or.jp

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Tel: +81-775-85-7800Fax: +81-775-85-7810

Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts Otsu CityLocated on the shores of the Lake Biwa. Learn about our three performance spaces, Main Theatre, the perfect spot for opera, ballet, and classical concerts; Theatre, equipped with the latest facilities for drama; and intimate Ensemble hall.

Hours: 10:00~19:00 (Ticket Center)Closed: Tuesday (or the following day where a national holiday falls on Tuesday)Access: 3 minutes walk from Keihan Ishiba station, or 15 minutes walk from JR Biwako Line Zeze station, or 5 minutes by bus from JR Biwako Line Otsu station and 4 minutes on foot from “Otsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry-mae” bus stopParking: 849 cars (paid) URL: https://www.biwako-hall.or.jp

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Tel: +81-77-523-7133Fax: +81-77-523-7147

Shiga Prefecture Lake Biwa Museum Kusatsu CityThe exhibits of the Lake Biwa Museum explore the relationship between lakes and people, focusing on Lake Biwa and the changes that have occurred during its long history. The Museum houses one of the largest freshwater aquariums in Japan, displaying many of the endemic species from the lake.

Hours: 9:30~17:00 Closed: Mondays, unless that day is a national holidayAccess: At Kusatsu Station, take either a bus or a taxi to the Museum, located on the Karasuma Peninsula.URL: https://www.biwahaku.jp

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Tel: +81-77-568 - 4811Fax: +81-77-568 - 4850

Miho Museum Koka CityThe Miho Museum is surrounded by the mountains of Shiga-raki. Take a look inside and you'll discover a “Silk Road of art" here. English and Chinese speaking staff are available.

Hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Mondays (or the following day where a national holiday falls on a Monday) during opening seasonsFee (for special exhibitions) : 1,300 yen (Adults) , 1,100 yen (High school and university students), free(Elementary and junior high school students).Access: 15 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin Expressway or 35 minutes from Mibuno IC, Meihan kokudo Parking: 20 Buses, 150 cars (free)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.miho.or.jp

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Tel: +81-748-82-3411Fax: +81-748-82-3414

Omi-imazu / Nishitomo Honten Takashima CityA restaurant specializing in eel and river fish dishes, located in Omi-Imazu in the west lake area. So, for our Kansai-style split and broiled eel, using a special sauce handed down over generations and fragrantly grill over a charcoal fire.

Hours: Shop: 10:00~19:00, Restaurant: 11:00~15:00 (Last order 14:20) / 17:00~21:00 (Last order 20:00)Closed: Irregular holidays, Mondays (January~February) Fee: Unadon 1,566 yen~, Unaju 2,376 yen~, Hitsumamushi 2,484 yenAccess: 8 minutes walk from JR Omi-imazu station Parking: 30 cars (Free)E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.nishitomo.co.jp

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Tel: +81-740-22-9111Fax: +81-740-22-5951

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Sightseeing Guidance of Shiga Prefecture Accomodations

Major Tourist Sites ●Prices shown below are per-person rates. Inquire for details on group rates.

Komatsu

Biwako Visitors BureauAddress: 2-1 Uchidehama, Otsu CityTEL:+81-77-511-1535FAX:+81-77-526-4393http://en.biwako-visitors.jp

Shiga Prefectural Government(Tourism and International Exchange Bureau)Address: 4-1-1 Kyomachi, Otsu CityTEL: +81-77-528-3741FAX: +81-77-528-4870

Kusatsu City Tourism AssociationAddress: 3-13-30 Kusatsu, Kusatsu CityTEL: +81-77-566-3219 FAX: +81-77-561-2486http://www.kanko-kusatsu.com/

Ishiyama Tourism AssociationAddress: 3-2-28 Ishiyamadera, Otsu CityTEL: +81-77-537-1105 FAX: +81-77-534-9927

Moriyama City Tourist SectionAddress: 2-5-22 Yoshimi-cho,Moriyama CityTEL: +81-77-582-1131 FAX: +81-77-582-1166http://www.moriyamayamamori.jp

Koka City Industry and EconomyDepartment Commerce and Tourism DivisionAddress: 6053 Minakuchi, Minakuchi-cho, Koka CityTEL: +81-748-65-0708 FAX: +81-748-63-4087http://www.city.koka.lg.jp/en/

Otsu City Tourist Promotion SectionAddress: 3-1 Goryo-cho, Otsu CityTEL: +81-77-528-2756 FAX: +81-77-523-4053http://www.city.otsu.shiga.jp

Omihachiman City Cultural Tourism SectionAddress: 236 Sakuramiya-cho, Omihachiman CityTEL: +81-748-36-5573 FAX: +81-748-32-5032http://www.city.omihachiman.shiga.jp

Nagahama City Commerce, Industry andNagahama City Tourist SectionAddress: 632 Yawatahigashi-cho, Nagahama CityTEL: +81-749-65-6521 FAX: +81-749-64-0396http://kitabiwako.jp

Hikone City Tourist SectionAddress: 4-2 Moto-machi, Hikone CityTEL: +81-749-22-1411 FAX: +81-749-22-1398http://www.city.hikone.shiga.jp

Kansai Tourist Information Center KyotoAddress : 721-1 Higashi-shiokoji-cho, Shichi-jo Sagaru,Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (3F Kyoto Tower)TEL : +81-75-341-0280https://www.tourist-information-center.jp/kansai/en/kyoto/

Higashiomi City Tourism Products DepartmentAddress: 10-5 Yokaichi-midorimachi, Higashiomi CityTEL:+81-748-24-5662 FAX:+81-748-23-8292http://www.city.higashiomi.shiga.jp

OHMI Tourism BoardAddress: 3-8 Chuoh-cho, Hikone CityTEL: +81-749-22-5580 FAX: +81-749-26-2730https://www.facebook.com/ohmi.japan/

Takashima City OfficeAddress: 565 Kitabata Shinasahi-cho,Takashima CityTEL: +81-740-25-8040 FAX: +81-740-25-8518http://www.takashima-kanko.jp/english/index.html

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Hamakogetsu Nagahama CityHamakogetsu, founded during the Meiji period (1868-1912), is a dining hotel close to both Nagahama-jo Castleand the shores of Lake Biwa, and providing an incredible view to be enjoyed while soaking in hot spring water. You can look out over Lake Biwa from the bath and thrill to the superlative view of the lake at sunset.

Charge: 23,760 yen~(4-person room) Access: 8 min walk from JR Nagahama stationGuest rooms: Japanese stile 8 roomsE-mail: [email protected] URL: http://hamakogetsu.co.jp

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Tel: +81-749-62-1111

Racine Home Harie Takashima CityTaking a bath with the gentle Harie spring water not only makes skin smooth but relaxes mentally and physically. All tap water in the building wells up. Therefore the spring water in Harie becomes popular among the inter-national travelers.

Check in: 15:00 (Last Check-in time : 21:00) Check out: 10:00Access: We have the free service of shuttle bus. It takes about 45 min by Special Rapid Service (JR Train) from Kyoto stationClosed: Every Wednesday, Thursday URL: https://www.harie.jp

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Tel: +81-740-20-6570

Yumesakikan Koka cityRent an entire house in our expansive 1300 square meter facilities, allowing you to enjoy your stay in a completely private space. Everything you will need in terms of facili-ties is provided, including a television, refrigerator and gas stove, meaning you just need to bring in ingredients to enjoy a great time with your family and friends.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00Access: 22 min. on foot from Shigaraki Kogen Railway Gyokukeijimae stationURL: http://yumesakikan.com

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Tel: +81-748-83-2425

●Hotel rates shown are off-season rates per person per night for double rooms (on a two-in-a-room basis).●Ryokan rates shown are off-season rates per person per night for four-person rooms (prices include breakfast and dinner)(on a four-in-a-room basis)

Green Hotel Yes Omihachiman Omihachiman CityWe are proud of the “Hachiman No Yu” Hot spring which is Largest one in the Hachiman area. Please take a bath at our hot spring to refresh yourself. We also offer free wifi and shuttle bus service to the Omihachiman Station.Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00Charge: Single 6,800 yen~, Twin room 9,800 yen~ (without tax)Access: 7 minutes walk from JR Omihachiman Station (we have complimentary shuttle)Guest rooms: 52 rooms (All the rooms have their own private bathrooms), Large bath roomParking: 60 cars (free) , large vehicle parking available (reservation required)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http:www.gh-y.com

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Tel: +81-748-32-8180Fax: +81-748-32-8160

Yokaichi Royal Hotel Yokaichi CityYOKAICHI ROYAL HOTEL is located near the Youkaichi Interchange (Meishin Expressway),1 minutes by car. Wifi is available in all guest rooms.

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00Access: From Ohmi Railway Youkaichi station Approximately 15-20 minutes by bus (get off at Myouhouji Higashiguchi bus stop)Charge: Single 9,000 yen, Twin 11,500 yen, Japanese style room 12,500 yenGuest rooms: 80 roomsParking: 100 cars (free), large vehicle parking available (reservation required)E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.y-royal.co.jp/

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Tel: +81-748-24-0111Fax: +81-748-22-5165

Crab Dining Yamayoshi, Shiga Katata branch Otsu CityCrab Dining Yamayoshi Katata Store, Shiga is open all year round! It’ s the only place in the Kinki area where you can enjoy golden crab throughout the year, even after April!

Hours: Lunch 12:00~14:00、Dinner 17:00~22:00Access: JR Kosei Line by busParking: 20 cars

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Tel: +81-77-574-6555

Mii-dera Temple (Onjoji Temple) Otsu CityMii-dera Temple is the head temple of the Tendaijimon Buddhist sect. It is comprised of numerous buildings, including the Kondo, a National Treasure, the Kannondo Hall, which is the 14th site on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, the Shakado, and the Toin. It also became a Japan Heritage site in 2015, and is home to more than 100 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.

Hours: 8:00~17:00 Closed: Open every day Fee: Adult 600 yen, Child from 200 yen~Access: Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Miidera Station 10 min. on footParking: 500 yen / car URL: http://miidera1200.jp

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Tel: +81-77-522-2238Fax: +81-77-522-2221

Mt. Hakodateyama Takashima CityHakodateyama Ski Resort is well known across the entire Kansai region, and wonderful view over Lake Biwa, and is also perfect for picking mountain produce or hiking from spring through fall. The Lily Park is open from early July to late August, while Kokia Park is open from mid-September to mid-October.

Hours: 9:00~17:00 Fee: Adult 1,850 yen~, Child 930 yen~Access: JR Kosei Line Omi-Imazu Station 20 min. by busParking: free URL: https://www.hakodateyama.com

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Tel: +81-740-22-2486

Yanmar Marina Moriyama CityYanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. There’s also a school where you can take yacht lessons or acquire a ship license. You can also enjoy package charter cruises that include the X39 Premium Cruiser bus, which is incredibly popular overseas.

Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Winter time) 9:00~18:00 (Summer time)Access: From JR Katata or JR Moriyama station by bus / car / taxiURL: http://yanmarmarina.com

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Tel: +81-77-585-1212Fax: +81-77-585-1339

Matsukiya Otsu CityA restaurant directly operated by Matsukiya, the long-standing company responsible for spreading the name of Omi Beef across Japan. The menu includes a variety of Omi Beef dishes, including steak, as well as full-course set meals.

Hours: Lunch 11:30~14:00 Dinner 17:00~20:00Access: JR Biwako Line Ishiyama Station 8 min. on footKeihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Karahashimae Station, immediately accessible on footParking: 15 cars URL: http://www.matsukiya.net

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Tel: +81-77-534-1211Fax: +81-77-537-6201

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OnsenParking for largebuses available Onsen-air bath

Large common bath Restaurants open to non-guests Credit cards accepted

English-speaking staff available

Korean-speaking staff available

Chinese-speaking staff available

Convenience store located within approximately 300 meters

Bed-only booking available (no meals)

Guests can book one night/one meal

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Biwako Gakuin University

WOWNAS., Ltd

Yokaichi Royal Hotel

Tarobo-gu / Tarobo Aga Jinja Shrine

Fujiihonke Sake Brewery

Ryoutei-Ryokan Yasui

Sennari-tei Kyara

Sawayama Castle RuinsRyutanji Temple

Mitsui Outret Park Shiga Ryuo

JA Ohmi Fuji Farmers Market

Lake Biwa Mariott Hotel

Yanmar Marina

Crab Dining Yamayoshi, Shiga Katata branch

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Biwako Valley / Biwako TerraceJ-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

Rare wood beads Bijoux

Hotel New Omi

Comfort inn Omihachiman

Shiga Agriculture Park Buru-menooka

Tsuchiyama Service Area

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu BiwakoKusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel

Nippon Travel Agency Co.,Ltd. Kusatsu Branch

Daichi Co.,Ltd.

Aeon Kusatu / TIME STATION NEO, AEON MALL Kusatu

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Shinoda Shrine

Biwako no Senmatsu

Kusatsu Inn Headquarters, Historic Landmark

Samurai Kembu Short Time Trip

Setagawa-Biwako River Cruise

Nango Onsen Futabaya

Cafe & guest house ANMatsukiya

Ishiyamadera Temple

Sports Center

Lake Biwa Flower Fountain

Yanagasaki Lakeside Park

Daiichi Nagisa Park

Friendship Adventures

Yumesakikan

Koka Country Club

Kanou Shoujuan Sunai-no-sato

Oogoya

Hotel Lake Villa

Satoyu mukashibanashi Yuzanso

Hotel Biwako Cerisaie

Boat Race Biwako

Nokyo Tourist Corporation Shiga Office

MEGA Don Quijote Otsu

Enman-inMii-dera Temple (Onjoji Temple)

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako OtsuHotel Koo Hyakucho

JTB Shiga OfficeKinki Nippon Tourist Shiga Office

Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse

Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum

Biwako Ryokusuitei

OPAL

Ohmi Beef Marusa

Nagamaha Hikiyama Museum

Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA

Hamakogetsu

Kurokabe Taikenkyoushitsu

Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie

Aeon Nagahama

Koka Ninja Estate

Ryokan Beniayu

L’Hôtel du Lac

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

Suigo-No-Sato MaruyamaChomei Zuikaku-no-yu

Oki-shima Island

Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Shiga Prefectural Gymnasium

OtsuPort

Umekoji-Kyoto-nishi

Gamo SIC

Koto Sanzan SIC

Sazanami

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Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi

Omi-imazu / Nishitomo Honten

Mt. Hakodateyama

Racine Home Harie

Indian Restaurant Raju Halal

Sugatani

Toll Road

Town Office Shrine

Kawake OtanijoSIC

Tsuruga-minami IC

Kyoto-higashi IC

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Car Rental

Mikatgoko SIC

Wakasa-kaminaka IC

Green Hotel Yes Omihachiman

Kyoto

Biwako-hamaotsu

Ishiyama

Kusatsu

Sakamoto-hieizanguchi

Otsu

Ogoto-onsen

Omihachiman

Hikone

Maibara

Nagahama

Shiga Chuo Kanko Bus ServiceWe offer everything from large charter buses to mini-buses to suit a range of customer needs, all on a 24 hour basis.

Booking couunter: Shiga, Osaka, Tokyo, ChibaNumber of sightseeing buses: 31 buses for charter, 35 taxisURL: http://www.summit-bus.com

Tel: +81-749-74-2525Fax: +81-749-74-3165

Shiga Kotsu GroupWe offer everything from large charter buses to mini-buses to suit a range of customer needs, all on a 24 hour basis.

Booking couunter: Shiga, kyoto, Osaka, Fukui, Ishikawa, Mie, Nagoya, TokyoNumber of sightseeing buses: 300 carsURL: http://www.ii7.jp

Tel: +81-748-72-1501Fax: +81-748-72-1177

Tel: +81-749-25-2501Fax: +81-749-25-3249

Hikone Castle Town Circuit Bus (Ohmi Railway Group)“Hikone Castle Town Circuit Bus”, a bus with a Hikone castle paint, is ideal for sightseeing!It circulates the town (JR Hikone station~Hikone castle).You can go around Ryotanji Temple, Hikone Castle, Yume-kyobashi Castle Road and Ginza district.

Fare: Ride for One day: 400 yen, One ride: 210 yenAccess: Direct to west exit of JR Hikone stationE-mail: [email protected]: http://www.ohmitetudo.co.jp/bus/2017inbaundo/index.html

Biwako Sightseeing Boats Omi MarineSea route: From Hikone port to Chikubushima and Takeshima. Please enjoy a large panorama including the expansive scenery of Lake Biwa and Chikubushima & Takeshima Cruise.

Hours: 9:00~17:00 Fare: Chikubushima Cruise Adult: 3,500 yen Child:1,750 yenTakeshima Cruise Adult:2,000yen Child:1,000yenRunning time for tours, etc: Chikubushima Cruise 2hour 30 minutesTakeshima Cruise 1hour 10minutesAccess: 8 minutes by free shuttle bus from Hikone stationParking: 100cars (free) URL: http://www.ohmitetudo.co.jp

Tel: +81-749-22-0619Fax: +81-749-24-7999

Toyota Shiga Rental & Leasing. co., ltd.We have Hybrid cars, Minivans, Wagons and other vehicles. Enjoy SHIGA to the limit with TOYOTA Rent a car's cars. You can reserve a car NOW!

Hours: 8:00~20:00Close: Open all year round (Except for some stores)Fare: Just as an example HV2 Class (PRIUS or Similar) ; includes 10% taxUp to 6 hours 8,800 yen, Up to 12 hours 9,900 yen, Up to 24 hours 12,100 yen,For each succeeding day (24 hours) 9,720 yen, Extra hourly rate (per hour) 1,620 yenParking: Available (Except stores)URL: https://rent.toyota.co.jp/eng/

Traffic

Amphibious Bus Biwako Tour (T and T corp.,)Amphibious Bus Biwako Tour is running from “Otabido-koro Parking area” close to Kurokabe Square in Naga-hama. Book in advance.

Fare: :2,800 yen (Adult), 1,800 yen (Child), 500 yen (Infant)URL: http://www.tandt-cor.com/news/2017/04/discovery-japan-in.php

Tel: +81-749-53-2255

Chomei Zuikaku-no-yu Omihachiman CityRelax in our 7 incredible baths, filled with the best natural hot spring water in Shiga prefecture.We also have two separate, luxurious saunas.

Hours: 10:00~22:00 (Last Registration 21:00)Fee: Weekday 1,380 yen~ (Adult), 600 yen~(Children)Access: 35 minutes from Kyoto station to JR Omihachiman station by rapid trainE-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.chomei-zuikaku.com/en/

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Tel: +81-748-31-1126Fax: +81-748-31-4126

Nihonseimei Otsu Bldg., 3F, 1-1 Suehiro-cho, Otsu-shi, ShigaTel: +81-77-522-7518 Fax: +81-77-526-4503URL: http://www.knt.co.jpHours: 9:15 - 18:00Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays

Kinki Nippon Touristkansai Co., Ltd

Otsu Daiichiseimei Bldg. Chuo, Otsu-shi, ShigaTel: +81-77-522-4727 Fax: +81-77-522-2941URL: http//www.jtb.co.jp/shop/otsu/Hours: 9:30~17:30Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday

JTB Corp Shiga Office

感動のそばに、いつも。 YOKOSO Japan Tour offers convenient and attractive bus tours to Shiga Prefecture departing from Osaka and Kyoto. We introduce fascinatiing destination of Shiga seasonally. And we offer many tours around Japan departing from Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka. Please check our website. Tel: +81-3-6734-5115E-mail: [email protected]: https://www.yokosojapan-tour.com

Club Tourism

1-10-1 Oji, Kusatsu-shi, ShigaTel: +81-562-6001E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.nta.co.jp/shop/shoplist/6623/Hours: 10:00~18:00Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Nippon Travel Agency Co.,Ltd.Kusatsu Branch

Introduction of Japan by area or theme to allow foreign travelers to “trot around” by themselves. Highly evaluated for its detailed maps and Change-over station info. Directly distributed to those applying for Japan travel oversea by tying up with local travel agencies strong in individual travel arrangement to Japan.Tel: +81-3-3553-6685 Fax: +81-3-3553-6693URL: http://www.goodlucktrip.jp

DIAMOND-BIG Co.,Ltd.(GOOD LUCK TRIP)

BBC is a broadcasting station of the television that makes the Shiga Prefecture and the circumference a boradcasting area. The net broadcasts the topic of the whole country from TV Tokyo with the topic of Shiga Prefecture.Tel: +81-77-524-0153 Fax: +81-77-524-0167

Biwako Broadcasting Co.,Ltd

It is a business that is going to specialize in acceptance in Japan of foreign tourists. We stock, plan and propose to Japan trip to an overseas travel agencies, and manage the itinerary and reservation of each facility. we offer services such as group tours, individual travelers for tours, corporate tours.859-1 Koshinohara, Yasu City, ShigaHours: 9:00~18:00Closed: Weekends and HolidaysTel: +81-77-587-6552 Fax: +81-77-587-4078URL: http://www.daiti.co.jp/profile.htmlE-mail: [email protected]

Daichi Co.,Ltd.

Selling watch, wall clock, alarm clock, watchband and battery replacement, watch repairs. duty-free shop3rd floor, 300 Shinnhama town, Kusatu-shi, ShigaHours: 10:00~22:00Tel: +81-77-566-8686 Fax: +81-77-566-8686E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.ts-neo.com

TIME STATION NEO, AEON MALL Kusatu

Japanese rural life & cultural experience in Shiga! 683-103 Miyagawacho, Higashiomi cityTel: +81-748-55-4877Fax: +81-748-55-4223URL: http://wownas.com

Wawnas., Ltd

1. Group tours in Japan2. Special agriculture tours3. Produce-picking experiences4. Reservations for hotels,ryokan,restaurnts

and bus companies throughout japanKyomachi, Otsu City, ShigaTel: +81-777-522-7524 Fax: +81-77-521-0873URL: http://ntour.jpHours: 9:00~17:30

Nokyo Tourist Corporation Shiga Offfice

We are a human resauce company. We help people looking for jobs and companies looking for staffs. We make the human relationship and want to be a bridge between Japan and the world. We'd love to work with you and help you.2F Hongo Bldg., 1-18-14 Ogaya, Otsu City, ShigaTel: +81-77-543-4106 Fax: +81-77-543-4109E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.kso-de.com

Standing On Co.,Ltd

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Tour & HotelJapan

Shinki Bus Tours LIMONWelcome to LIMON bus trip. We offer afordable price and guarantee safe driving for you to enjoy the bus trip even more. Fun and exciting bus trip to remember!

Fare: From 6,000 yen~URL: http://www.limonbus.com/en/index.html

Guided Tours

Tel: +81-3-6274-8202

Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse Otsu CityIt is day trip spa resort of the lake side where it can enjoy two natural sources.Overnight accommodations are also available.

Hours: 10:00~1:00 (Next day)Charge: 1,350 yen~Access: There is a free shuttle bus from JR Kosei line Ogoto-onsen station. Parking: 300 cars (free)URL: http://www.agaryanse.co.jp

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Tel: +81-77-577-3715Fax: +81-77-577-1926

Tsuchiyama Service Area (Ohmi Railway Corporation) Koka City(Shin-Meishin Expressway)Located in Koka-city, the hometown of Ninja. Rest stop is equipped with service functions such as business facilities, restaurants, snack bars, gas stations, and shopping corners as well as parking lots, picnic areas, public restrooms and places to rest that are free of charge.

Hours: Foodcourt・Shops 24 hours, Others 8:00~20:00Parking: 207 cars URL: http://www.ohmitetudo.co.jp/sa/tsuchiyama/index.html 

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Tel: +81-748-66-1660Fax: +81-748-66-8120

F-6MAPViva City Heiwado Hikone CityThis total shopping center has you covered for all aspects of your life style, including clothing, food, home, recre-ation, and relaxation.

Hours: 10:00~21:00Closed: One day per month (Tuesday)Fee: FreeAccess: 10 minutes from Hikone IC, Meishin ExpresswayParking: 2,500 cars (free)URL: http://www.vivacity.co.jp Tel: +81-749-27-5555

Fax: +81-749-27-5550

Biwako Gakuin University Higashiomi CityBiwako Gakuin University (BGU) is located in the southeast-ern part of Shiga Prefecture. BGU has a faculty of Educa-tion and Welfare; the department of Child Education and the department of Sport Education. BGU also has a junior college; the department of Life Design with Early Childhood Education, Health and welfare and Career Design courses.

Access: 10 minutes from Yokaichi IC , 5 minutes from Gamou Smart IC of Meishin ExpresswayParking: 250 cars (free)E-Mail: [email protected] URL: https://www.biwakogakuin.ac.jp

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Tel: +81-748-22-3388Fax: +81-748-23-7202

YUtour Otsu CityYUtour is an independent tour agent which specialises in organising unique and memorable day tours around Lake Biwa or Shiga Prefecture for small private groups.

Hours: 9:30~18:00 (Mon-Fri), 9:30~17:30 (Sat)Closed: Sunday, national holidays, year-end and New YearFee: 9,000 yen~Running tme for tours, etc: 6 hours~Access: Please contact via email, inquiry form on our website, or phoneURL: http://www.yutour.netE-Mail: [email protected]

Tel: +81-77-579-4007Fax: +81-77-579-4007

The Volunteer Guide Association of KansaiTraditional Handicrafts SGG KansaiWe are very glad to guide you in the beautiful landscape of Shiga. All tour takes 4hours ~ 8hours. You can see and enjoy the fantastic romantic Lake Biwa as well as histori-cal places and Japanese culture. We are sure Shiga would be highlite for your tour during staying in Japan

E-Mail: [email protected]: https://kadeko.jimdo.com

Golf CoursesD-9Koka Coutry Club Konan City

An ideal golf cours, the Koga Country Club was not only built with due attention to the natural setting; it was specially designed to make for an interesting outing.

Closed: Open throughout the yearFee: Week days: 1R 13,500 yen, Saturdays, Sundays: 1R 19,500 yenThere is a price fluction by the seasonAccess: 25 minutes from Ritto IC, Meishin Expressway or 10 minutes from Shigaraki IC, Shin-Meishin ExpresswayParking Spaces: Available (free)URL: http://www.koga-cc.jp

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Tel: +81-748-72-1221Fax: +81-748-72-3445

2018 TOTO Japan ClassicOFFICIAL TOURNAMANT

Seta Golf Course Otsu CityFeaturing views of Lake Biwa and Mt. Hiei, these three courses span a large area of rolling hills. 54 holls.

URL: http://www.princehotels.co.jp/golf/seta/Tel: +81-77-544-1111Fax: +81-77-544-0300

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Ryuo Golf Course Ryuo TownTaking advantage of the magnificent natural surround-ings, this course is full of variety, including a natural waterfal, pound, and more.

URL: http://www.princehotels.co.jp/golf/ryuo/Tel: +81-748-58-2111Fax: +81-748-58-1782

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