Eigenji Temple is the head temple of the Eigenji branch and one of the fifteen primary temples of the Rinzai and Obaku sects.

The principle object of worship here is a Buddhist image, normally withheld from public view, of Hobashira Kannon.

This is the house of the Suwa family, which in early modern times was the the ojoya (“village headman”).

This temple has been responsible for the safety of travel on the waters of Lake Biwa since the Azuchi Momoyama period.

As spring blooms once again it is joined by the 1,200 cherry trees in the vicinity of Hikone Castle, marking the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle and its grounds.

The New Year’s Bells and Ceremony to Exorcise Evil are annual traditions for New Year’s Eve at Hieizan.

The “Sanno (Mountain King) Festival” is one of the three major Lake Biwa festivals.

The World Heritage site of Hieizan Enryakuji is a temple that you can visit while also enjoying a mountain-climbing trek.

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

There is a legend that the deity worshipped at this shrine reached its current location by crossing Lake Biwa.

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

The main shrine is a national treasure, and was constructed in the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573).

Jizokawa River is comprised of pure spring water such as Isame no Shimizu, and is famous for the extremely rare water buttercups that grow in the river.

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

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).

Shirahige-jinja Shrine was founded 1900 years ago, boasting the longest history for a shrine Omi.