Available as a campsite in the summer and for skiing in the winter.

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

The Metasequoia Avenue is lined with approximately 500 metasequoia trees, forming a stunning 2.

The main shrine at Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine is a National Treasure, decorated inside with elegant and gorgeous décor representative of the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573 – 1603).

Here you can experience a range of activities, including shower climbing, rock climbing, hiking, snow shoe trekking and guided mountain climbing.

Jizokawa River is comprised of pure spring water such as Isame no Shimizu, and is famous for the extremely rare water buttercups that grow in the river.

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

All across these areas you can see underground water from the Adogawa River and the Hira mountains bubbling up as fresh springs.

The ruins of Omizo-jo Castle and the old castle town were reorganized by the powerful Wakebe clan, and the old waterworks and water channels that draw water from mountains and wells are still being used by residents today.