Things to Do
Hokoen Garden
Hokoen Garden was created in 1909 on the ruins of Nagahama-jo Castle, which was abandoned in the start of the Edo period (1603 – 1868).
Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Nagahama Station 8 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
Related Things to Do
Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition
The Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition started in 1952, and has now become the number one plum tree bonsai exhibition in Japan in terms of both history and scale, as well as a much beloved annual springtime tradition in Kansai.
Lake Yogo Hydrangea Garden
10,000 hydrangeas flower on the banks of Lake Yogo, creating an enchanting sight.
Kohoku Wild-Bird Center / Biwako Waterfowl & Wetland Center
Facilities based in the Kohoku water bird park, the largest habitat for wild birds in the prefecture.
Roadside Station Kohoku Mizudori Station
Kohoku Mizudori Station is located inside a water bird park that is visited by a variety of wild birds throughout the year.
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