Things to Do
Himure Hachimangu Shrine
A veritable forest of trees grows on the vast, 44,000 square meter shrine grounds.
Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Omi-Hachiman Station 10 min by bus Alight at the "Osugi-cho" bus stop
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
Related Things to Do
Kyorinbo Temple
Said to have been created by Prince Shotoku in the year 605, “Kyorinbo Temple” got its name from being a place of teaching (“kyo”) surrounded by forest (“rin”).
Ashifuse-no-some
A horse racing ceremony held at a shrine with a long connection to horses.
Isakiji Temple
Famous for a ceremony that involves jumping into the water from poles sticking out from Lake Biwa.
Chomeiji Temple
Take the long, 808 stone steps up from the lakeside and you will see the roofs of the temple buildings move into perfect alignment as you climb.
Kamo-jinja Shrine
Long ago, the vicinity of Kamo-jinja Shrine was used for horse racing and as a ranch for raising farm horses, and the shrine itself was established in 736 in order to protect the region.
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