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.

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.

Shinki Bus Tours LIMON provide easily accessible, fun bus trips.

10,000 hydrangeas flower on the banks of Lake Yogo, creating an enchanting sight.

This region was known as a key port in waterway travel, surrounded by the unique yet steep terrain of the Okubiwako area.

This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.

More than 10,000 fireworks, focused in the always impressive star mines, beautifully illuminate both the summer sky and the stunning Lake Biwa.

Facilities based in the Kohoku water bird park, the largest habitat for wild birds in the prefecture.

Kohoku Mizudori Station is located inside a water bird park that is visited by a variety of wild birds throughout the year.

In May, the route taken by the Shizugatake Lift passes beautifully blooming fringed iris.

Sugatani Onsen is famous for its hot spring waters, which the generals of the warring states period would often visit for extended periods.

Imohei’s kintsuba (red bean paste wrapped in wheat-flour dough) are carefully cooked using three types of sweet potato paste and mochi rice flour.

Experience authentic pottery making using a potter’s wheel and coloring ceramics.

The gardens at Omi Kohoan Temple are a Shiga prefectural designated place of Scenic Beauty.

Established in 1984 on the ruins of Hoshu Amenomori’s old house, as a base for exploring the life of Hoshu Amenomori, his ideals and achievements and desire for friendly commerce in Eastern Asia.

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).