Things to Do
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.
Overview
Access
- JR Hokuriku Main Line Kawake Station 20 min by bus Immediately after alighting at "Yacho Center"
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
Related Things to Do
Shinki Bus Tours LIMON
Shinki Bus Tours LIMON provide easily accessible, fun bus trips.
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.
Shizugatake Lift
In May, the route taken by the Shizugatake Lift passes beautifully blooming fringed iris.
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).
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Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Visit the Azuchi Castle Ruins and Historic Hachiman Canal
Historic Hikone Castle Walk and Yumekyobashi Shopping
Ancient Trails and Modern Cruises through Scenic Otsu
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 3
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 1
A trip to Sunai no Sato: Mochitsuki, traditional sweets, New Year’s decoration and delicious tea
Trip to Nagahama kurokabe & Bonbai Exhibition
