This ninjutsu yashiki (“house of ninja techniques”) was built during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is the last true house of ninja remaining in Japan.

In the wide grounds of this village in Koka, origin of the ninja, you can find a museum dedicated to ninja techniques, a house full of ninja traps and secret panels, “water spider” water crossing devices and a shuriken throwing star dojo.

Hieizan Driveway is a drive course 8.

The longest cable car route in Japan at 2,025 m in total, opened in 1927.

Experience the traditional art of “kembu,” literally meaning “sword dance.

Omi Jingu Shrine is a registered Cultural Property, and a representative example of the Showa period (1926 – 1989) shrine construction known as Omi construction or Showa construction.

A ski slope that also lets you look out over Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, from a mountain peak at 1,174m.

Experience making Japanese confections for yourself while observing a master at work, and then eat your handiwork with some tea after you are finished.

A marine sports school that caters to all, even beginners.

The BSC Watersports Centre is located on the green and verdant Horaihama on the west side of the lake.