Things to Do - Shiga - Tourist Attractions

Hachiman-bori Canal

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It is a castle town that prospered as a commercial city in connection with the Omi merchants. Have fun with the charm from both land and water.

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The Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School

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Preserving and Opening to the Public an Elementary School

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29 Mar 2020

A Special Educational Tour Inside the Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School, a Tangible Cultural Property Dubbed the "Chalk Education Palace"

Established in 1937 based on a design by the American architect William Merrell Vories (1880-1964). Follow the Toyosato Travel Guide and venture inside the school buildings, which were awarded the title of Tangible Cultural Property in 2007! The guide will take you on a special tour of rooms and locations that you usually cannot access.

Lake Biwa flower fountain (Biwako Hana Funsui)

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A huge fountain offers a feeling of cooling refreshment and fantastic atmosphere of Lake Biwa.

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Omi Bridge

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An arch-shaped beautiful bridge that blends seamlessly with the scenery of Lake Biwa.

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Metasequoia tree avenue (Shiga Prefecture)

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500 Metasequoia trees along the 2.4 km straight road!

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Nagahama Castle Historical Museum

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The reconstructed Nagahama Castle is now open to the public as a historical museum. The museum introduces the history and culture of Nagahama with a variety of materials.

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Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)

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This castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan that was completed in 1622 and its castle tower is designated as a national treasure. This type of castle is called Hirayamajiro, which means a castle built on a mountain or hill in the middle of a plain.

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