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. Women can rent kimono to wear. (Reception from 9:30 – 15:30, not available on Mondays other than holidays). Omi Jingu Shrine is also a location featured in the anime “Chihayafuru.”
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The Biwako Otsukan was built in 1934 as the first international tourism hotel in the prefecture, with the intention of bringing in more tourists from overseas. Set in wide grounds covering 5,900㎡, which include English gardens that allow a range of flowers to be enjoyed across the four seasons. Experience the refreshing breeze from across the lake and the gentle fragrance of flowers across your entire body while taking a lovely stroll through these gardens.
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A cutting-edge ropeway with glass sided cars will transport you to the mountain top, allowing you to enjoy the sensation of walking through the air. Upon arrival you’ll be able to enjoy the epic panorama of Lake Biwa to the north and south. There are also all the restaurants and sporting facilities you could require!
Other popular attractions include the zip line adventure, sledding and other sports, a puzzle solving adventure and a sightseeing lift (operates seasonally). The observation deck is also very popular with couples!
＜Winter season＞
A ski slope that also lets you look out over Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, from a mountain peak at 1,174m. Making use of the fastest, most advanced large carriage cable car in Japan, which opened in February 2008, you can reach the slope in just three and a half minutes. From the peak the stunning panorama of Lake Biwa spreads away from north to south, and many people visit every winter in order to enjoy a variety of winter sports. The main slope allows you to take in the glory of Lake Biwa while you ski, and there’s also a course that cuts through the forest; you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy, from beginners to experts. Rental of ski gear costs 5,000yen for adults and 3,500yen for children for the day. Everything you need can be rented, so please see the website for more details.

★CLOSE： 2017.09.04 – 10.06 （due to breakdown of ropeway）

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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.

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