The vicinity of Otomegaike was known as the “Katori no Umi” during the seventh century Manyo period, and formed an inlet into Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountains.

A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.

The Kaizu-Osaki peninsula is a particularly famous region of scenic beauty in the Biwako Quasi-National Park, and is one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa.

The tallest mountain in Shiga, Mt.

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

The 18.

Approximately 500 dawn redwoods (Metasequoia) form a beautiful avenue stretching over 2.

The banks of Lake Yogo feature such facilities as a path for taking walks, and you can also rent bicycles.

One of the longest-standing trout cultivation farms in Japan, established in 1878.

Aito Marguerite Station, always bustling with visitors, functions as a rest spot for travelers on the road and a base for imparting information about the local region.