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

A path that appears to float in the air!

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.

Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spectacularly with the lingering snows on Mt.

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.

See the brilliant blooming colors of 16,000 tulips.

The largest daffodil hill in the Kansai region, boasting an awe-inspiring explosion of 300,000 bulbs.

10,000 hydrangeas flower on the banks of Lake Yogo, creating an enchanting sight.

From July through August sees a veritable carpet of over 10,000 sunflowers in bloom.

Our “Snow Appreciation Ships” set sail on Lake Biwa during the winter months.