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Shrines & Temples Shiga

Mangetsu-ji Temple/ Shiga

May 2, 2018

Mangetsu-ji Temple, known as the Ukiumi-do, a floating temple is located in Katata on the southwest of Lake Biwa, to provide you one of the 8 beautiful landscapes of Shiga.

hiyoshi taisha
Shrines & Temples Otsu, Shiga

Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine/ Shiga

May 1, 2018

Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Hieizan in Shiga. The shrine is famous for beautiful autumn colors and monkeys known as divine messengers.

shirahige shrine
Shrines & Temples Shiga

Shirahige Shrine/ Shiga

May 1, 2018

The majestic red torii gate of Shirahige Shrine is floating in Lake Biwa. Shirahige Shrine, located on the western side of Lake Biwa in Shiga blesses visitors with a long life.

lake biwa
Places to go Shiga

A train trip around Lake Biwa/ Shiga

April 24, 2018

The Biwako line runs along the east side of Lake Biwa and the Kosei line runs along the west side. you can make a day trip around the lake by using those lines.

biwako valley
Spots Shiga

Biwako Valley 「琵琶湖バレイ」/ Shiga

September 19, 2017

Biwako Valley, located at the west shore of Lake Biwa to offer a spectacular view of Lake Biwa, and a wide variety of activities throughout the year.

enryaku-ji
Shrines & Temples Shiga

Enryaku-ji Temple 「延暦寺」/ Shiga

July 14, 2017

Enryaku-ji, located in Kyoto’s eastern mountain range on Mt. Hieizan. You can go hiking or take the ropeway. The view from the ropeway is amazing.

hikone castle
Castles & Parks, Sakura Shiga

Hikone Castle 「彦根城」/ Shiga

March 13, 2017

Hikone castle become a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, about 1.200 cherry trees making the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle.

nagahama castle
Castles & Parks, Sakura Shiga

Nagahama Castle 「長浜城」/ Shiga

March 13, 2017

Nagahama castle is located in northern part of Shiga. You can see a layer of cherry blossoms from the castle tower during the cherry blossom season.

kaizu osaka
Sakura, Spots Shiga

Kaizu-Osaki “Sakura” viewing/ Shiga

March 7, 2017

Kaizu-Osaki has about 800 glorious cherry trees lining the northern shore of Lake Biwa for 4km. It’s one of Japan’s 100 greatest cherry blossom spots.

lake-biwa-canal
Sakura, Spots Otsu, Shiga

The Lake Biwa Canal / Otsu, Shiga

March 7, 2017

The lake biwa canal is one of the best spots for cherry blossom in the Kansai area. Around 600 cherry trees grow along the canal and Mii-dera temple is nearby.

mii-dera
Autumn, Shrines & Temples Otsu, Shiga

Mii-dera Temple 「三井寺」/ Otsu,Shiga

September 13, 2016

Mii-dera is originally the main inner temple of the Tendai-jimon sect. it became an independent temple on the mount Hiei-zan in 13th century. This temple is also famous for its cherry blossoms (1,500 cherry trees on the grounds)

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is illuminated with 1.2million lights featuring themes of the sea and sea creatures. You can see wonderful illumination at the open space in front of Osaka aquarium Kaiyukan. Hours : 17:00 to 22:00 during the period : Closed JAN 16th, 17th and FEB 20th, 21st Access : 10-minute walk from Osakako station…
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Kitano-Tenman-gu Shrine grounds offer you to 50 kinds of 2000 plum tree blossoms. You can enjoy walking through the plum grove paths inside the plum garden and have some tea on the stools while admiring the blossoms. They look beautiful when they are in full bloom and the Plum’s sweet smell comes from the colorful…
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“Shika-yose” is the way to gather the deer. Deer will be followed the sound of the horn, and many deer will come out from the forest. A peaceful scenery that can only be seen in Nara. Location : Shikayose is on at Tobihino in Nara park, west side of Kasuga-taisha Shrine. Hours : 10:00 to…
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Every year Ume matsuri “Baika-sai”, at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine is held on February 25th. One of the main events along with viewing plum blossoms is the special outdoor tea ceremony “Baikasai”. Hot matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets are usually served by Maiko. If you like drinking a hot cup of matcha tea then you should…
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Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro The historical cultural assets, famous temples and shrines in Higashiyama ”東山” district of the city sparkles with holiday illumination. The walkway is total approximately 5 km with open air lanterns. Illuminating Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Kodai-ji Temple and Chion-in Temple, a magnificently beautiful night scene is rendered. Hours : 18:00 to 21:30…
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On Sunday evening in mid-March, people dance wildly amid showers of fire sparks around  “Sagicho” , the blazing pine tree floats.  A figure of the animal of the year according to the Oriental Zodiac, made with marine products and grain, is mounted in the center of this float. Hours : Floats will be ignited with fire from…
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From mid-March to early May each year, Kodai-ji temple‘s stages are lit up with special illumination at night.  Its beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create magical atmosphre. Hours : 17:00 to 22:00 every nights during the period. Access : 15-minute walk from Keihan Gojo station
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