The Metasequoia Avenue is lined with approximately 500 metasequoia trees, forming a stunning 2.4-kilometer stretch of scenic beauty. Visitors can enjoy its ever-changing appearance throughout the seasons, from the vibrant fresh greenery of spring to the striking crimson foliage of autumn, making it one of the area’s most iconic sightseeing spots.

Visitor Information
・Please refrain from stopping or parking on the roadside near the avenue, as it may obstruct traffic.
・When taking photographs, please be mindful of your surroundings and watch for passing vehicles.
・The surrounding roads are used by local residents. Please drive carefully, observe speed limits, and be considerate of pedestrians.

A route from either Nagahama Port or Imazu Port to Chikubushima. There are also routes that cut across Lake Biwa, such as Nagahama Port > Chikubushima > Imazu Port or Imazu Port > Chikubushima > Nagahama Port. Chikubushima has long been known as a powerful spot for spiritual energy, with the entire island being wreathed in a mysterious power that many visitors go there to receive. Actual schedule depends on the time of year, so please confirm before use.

All across these areas you can see underground water from the Adogawa River and the Hira mountains bubbling up as fresh springs. Observe a village where an eco-friendly water circulation system is an intimate part of everyday life, including still using “kabata” pools to obtain water for drinking and everyday use.

Shirahige-jinja Shrine was founded about 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest shrines in Shiga Prefecture. It is also designated as one of the constituent cultural properties of Japan Heritage. Known as a deity of longevity and good health, the shrine is also revered as a “guiding god” who brings blessings for matchmaking, safe childbirth, good fortune, academic success, traffic safety, and maritime safety—guiding all aspects of human life and endeavors. Its iconic vermilion torii gate appears to float on Lake Biwa and is a distinctive symbol of the shrine.

(Notice) Crossing the national highway in front of Shirahige-jinja Shrine is extremely dangerous and is strictly prohibited. When photographing the torii gate in the lake, please use the designated observation platform, “Omi Shirahige-dai.”

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