It is said that once, long ago, many celestial maidens descended from the heavens in the form of swans and played in the water on the southern bank of Lake Yogo.

Kamo-jinja Shrine is also known for its famous water called “Isame no Shimizu.

Yomeien Garden is a Chinese style garden that was created in partnership with Yuyao City in Zhejiang province, China.

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

The former Kaigake Elementary School is a school building that stopped being used for teaching in 2001, and has since often been the setting for filming TV shows and movies.

Daitsuji Temple has been known by the nickname “Gobo-san” for hundreds of years.

Kongourinji Temple is one of the three Koto Sanzan temples of the Tendai Sect.

Daitsuji Temple Omotesando developed as the temple town for Daitsuji Temple.

Hikone Castle is a National Treasure and counted among the greatest castles in the world.

Genkyu-en Garden is a Daimyo (“feudal lord”) garden located to the north east of Hikone-jo Castle, created to resemble the Eight Views of Omi that in turn originate from the Eight Views of Lake Biwa and the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, China.