Exploring the Natural Beauty of Shiga
Locations
Day 1
Spot No. 1 JR Omitakashima Station
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12 min by bus
Spot No. 2 Shirahige-jinja Shrine
Shirahige-jinja Shrine was founded 1900 years ago, boasting the longest history for a shrine Omi. This is also one of the constituent elements of the Japan Heritage story. Against the backdrop of the lake island of Okishima, the sight of fishing boats going about their business between the torii gates in the offing is particularly stunning. Furthermore, the gates are illuminated at night. (Illumination times: Saturday and Sunday – around 2 hours after sunset, September 5 – from sunset until around 10pm, New Year’s Eve – until dawn, January 1 to January 5 – from sunset until around 9pm)
Early morning is a particularly recommended time to visit, with the morning sun rising inside the Torii gate, and this has recently also become is a popular time to take photos.
Trip Reports :
https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/foreigners/blog/2018/07/takashima-trip.html
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12 min by bus
Spot No. 3 JR Omitakashima Station
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7 min by train
Spot No. 4 JR Shin-Asahi Station
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12 min on foot
Spot No. 5 Kawashima Shuzo Brewery
Kawashima Shuzo is a brewery with more than 140 years of history, seeking to always consider the health of their drinkers and provide authentic flavor. They have opened the brewery to the public in order to allow more people to experience the deep and rich appeal of Japanese sake. In recent years people have come from as far as Europe and America in order to look around the brewery. Groups or individuals are welcome. (Prior reservations required)
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2 min on foot
Spot No. 6 Harie Shozu no Sato Kabata
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15 min on foot
Spot No. 7 JR Shin-Asahi Station
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19 min by train
Spot No. 8 JR Makino Station
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17 min by bicycle
Spot No. 9 Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) Avenue
Approximately 500 dawn redwoods (Metasequoia) form a beautiful avenue stretching over 2.4km. The perfect spot to enjoy the changing faces of the seasons, from the verdant greens of spring to the crimson leaves of fall.
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17 min by bicycle