Things to Do
Nagahama Railroad Square
Nagahama Railroad Square preserves the “First Nagahama Station Building,” the oldest station building still remaining in Japan.
Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Nagahama Station 3 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
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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.
Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
The Nagahama Hikiyama Festival is one of the Three Great Float Festivals of Japan, and is a designated Important Intangible Folk Culture Property of Japan.
Nagahama & Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks
More than 10,000 fireworks, focused in the always impressive star mines, beautifully illuminate both the summer sky and the stunning Lake Biwa.
Tonda Puppet Hall
The origins of Tonda Ningyokan date back to the 6th year of Tenpo (1835).
Keiunkan
Keiunkan is a state guest house that was built by a wealthy merchant in Nagahama for visits from the Emperor Meiji during the Meiji period (1868-1912).
Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe
The first museum in Japan devoted solely to figures.
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Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Discover Historic Temples and Craft Ceramics on Lake Biwa
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