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.

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

A camp and swimming beach with incredibly beautiful and clean water, even for the Lake Biwa region.

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

The origins of Tonda Ningyokan date back to the 6th year of Tenpo (1835).

A refurbished old house that lets you experience authentic soba noodle making for yourself.

A hotel with an Italian inspired design.

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

The large grounds of approx. 100,000 square meters, almost three times the size of the Tokyo Dome, feature nature walks that allow you to experience the colors of the four seasons, and has a large lawn area between the hotel and Lake Biwa.

The Nagahama Royal Hotel is a resort hotel that stands on the shores of Lake Biwa, extremely conveniently located just 3 minutes on foot from Nagahama Port and 5 minutes on foot from Nagahama-jo Castle.

A quiet and calming hot spring located in Kohoku.

Hamakogetsu, founded during the Meiji period (1868-1912), is a dining hotel close to both Nagahama-jo Castle and the shores of Lake Biwa, and providing an incredible view to be enjoyed while soaking in hot spring water.