The Old Tokaido Road was completed during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is one of the five old roads that connected Nihonbashi in Edo with Sanjo in Kyoto. The road and its environs still retain the atmosphere of the Edo period today.

The Michigan is a cheerful paddle steamer that sails the south of the lake. It offers routes to enjoy the sights of Lake Biwa, meals set against beautiful sunsets or night vistas and invigorating cruise events. Furthermore, the main characters of the popular anime “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions” took a Michigan Cruise in one of the episodes, providing another layer of fun for fans of the series.

The Super Sento is one of the largest natural hot spring facilities in Shiga, with enough to keep you busy for an entire day. Aside from hot springs and stone saunas, you can also enjoy some beauty treatments and hot yoga.

Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park is the name given to the park region that runs from Hamaotsu to Omi Ohashi. It includes a plaza of water and verdant greenery, the Uchide no Mori forest, and the Sunshine Beach.