Our store is filled with the food products of Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa, such as Omi rice, tea, local Omi sake from over 30 Shiga breweries, and local sweets.

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Founded in 1966, Jinbo Pearls is Lake Biwa’s pearl specialty shop. During the heyday of the Lake Biwa pearl, our main business was in overseas sales, but we have sold primarily within Shiga Prefecture since that time. We built a shop by the Shiga Prefectural Office in 2014, and began sharing history and background information along with our Lake Biwa pearls. Lake Biwa pearls are a historic treasure, as they are even mentioned within Japan’s oldest collection of waka poetry, the “Manyoshu.” Sparing no trouble, these rich pearls are cultivated over a period of 3 to 5 years, resulting in pearls that reflect light in a complex fashion, in shades […]

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We are a picturesque location that is surrounded by greenery and is overlooking Lake Biwa. Please enjoy spending a moment of your time in this exceptional atmosphere. Our home roasted coffee and Omi Beef Suji Curry are our recommendations.

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At Kyokaiseki Shingetsu, you can enjoy delicate and colorful Kyoto cuisine and sincere hospitality for a luxurious experience. Special events such as banquets, meetings, business entertainment, class reunions, and engagement parties can also be held here. We are open for lunch as well.

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Kanou Shoujuan believes that Japan’s traditional wagashi sweets exist alongside the natural beauty of Japan, and strives to create sweets filled with an equal beauty.Also, because we are located in the southeast of Otsu City, in a 207,900 m² area of hillside known as “Sunai no Sato” (The Home of Longevity), and are surrounded by the beauty of the changing seasons, it’s the perfect location for visitors to enjoy a seasonal kaiseki meal or matcha tea together with a wagashi sweet.

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