One of the most famous SAMURAI lord NOBUNAGA ODA.

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.

In the Heian Period (794 – 1185), the Saio (Princess) travelled from Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) to Ise in order to become a priestess at the shrine there.

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

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.

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

This festival includes a historical pageant that proceeds through the traditional city streets, with a large number of onlookers taking in the vast array of gorgeous outfits.

A temple with more 1000 years of history, founded in the later Heian period (794-1185).

A horse racing ceremony held at a shrine with a long connection to horses.

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.