Things to Do
Chikubushima (Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine)
The main shrine at Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine is a National Treasure, decorated inside with elegant and gorgeous décor representative of the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573 – 1603).
Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Nagahama Station 10 min on foot Departs Nagahama Port
- JR Kosei Line Omi-Imazu Station 5 min on foot Departs Omi-Imazu Port
- JR Biwako Line Hikone Station 20 min by bus Departs Hikone Port
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