Yumekyobashi Castle Road starts immediately from the bridge that crosses the moat at Hikone-jo Castle, and is designed to evoke the townscape of the Edo period (1603 – 1868).

Provides a full range of souvenirs from Shiga, including confections, traditional art and local sake!

Itojyu is a Japanese confectioner with more than 200 years of history in Hikone.

Tagaya is a long standing “itokiri mochi” (“thread cut rice cake”) store standing in front of the Taga Taisha Shrine.

Kasho Rokube has been in operation for 80 years, creating and retailing their Japanese style confections with an emphasis on the design of their stores, interior decoration and the products themselves.

A shopping area representative of Nagahama.

The Kurokabe Square building was erected during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as a bank.

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

The exterior of the Biwako Hotel is designed to evoke the ripples of Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains.

Offers a wide and rich range of restaurants.