Nagahama Castle was abandoned during the start of the Edo Period (1603 – 1868), the remains transferred to Hikone Castle and Daitsuji Temple, leaving only a stone wall and well behind.

Nagahama Railroad Square preserves the “First Nagahama Station Building,” the oldest station building still remaining in Japan.

A ramen noodle restaurant with an open, fashionable and easygoing atmosphere that allows women to also use it without any worry.

Menya Kotetu is a restaurant famous among ramen noodle lovers in the Kansai region.

One of the popular dishes at this restaurant are the thick and juicy homemade noodles in the chicken and pork bone soup.

The first museum in Japan devoted solely to figures.

Hamakogetsu, founded during the Meiji period (1868-1912), is a dining hotel close to both Nagahama-jo Castle and the shores of Lake Biwa, and providing an incredible view to be enjoyed while soaking in hot spring water.

This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.

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).

Tsuruya Pan is a bakery that has been loved locally for more than 60 years.

Allows you to enjoy the outdoors any time of year, with cottages, a restaurant, a ski slope and campsite.

The Lake Biwa Tour departs from Nagahama and tours Lake Biwa in an amphibious bus.

It is said that once, long ago, many celestial maidens descended from the heavens in the form of swans and played in the water on the southern bank of Lake Yogo.

A refurbished old house that lets you experience authentic soba noodle making for yourself.

Tokuyamazushi is a dining hotel where you can enjoy fish from Lake Yogo, mountain produce and game, centered in fermented foods.

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