The Kurokabe Square building was erected during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as a bank.

An English garden located in Maibara.

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

Nagahama Railroad Square preserves the “First Nagahama Station Building,” the oldest station building still remaining in Japan.

Biwako Backroads offers a series of guided tours for inbound tourists, based out of Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture.

The first museum in Japan devoted solely to figures.

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

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.

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.

A quiet and calming hot spring located in Kohoku.

Tokuyamazushi is a dining hotel where you can enjoy fish from Lake Yogo, mountain produce and game, centered in fermented foods.

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.