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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.

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.

This ropeway takes around four minutes to transport you from the base of the mountain to the top, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama that includes Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko and the old town below, all wreathed in the glory of the current season.

The path along the Serikawa River Seawall is famous for its rows of Japanese elm trees that have stood for 400 years, and is also a famous spot for cherry blossoms in the spring.

Shizugatake has views over Okubiwako and Chikubushima to the north and south, Mt.

Takeshima (“multiple scenery island”) received this name due to the vastly differing views it offers depending on the location of the observer.