This line connects steep slopes, sharp curves, and on-street tracks over a course of a total of 21.6 km…. Rising to meet Japan’s highest railway standards, guests are promised a safe and comfortable ride on Keihan Railways (Otsu Line). The…

Central

Omi Jingu Shrine – Honoring Time and the Home of Competitive Karuta 【Highlights】 ・A striking vermilion two-story gate and Omi-style main hall set within serene, forested grounds. ・Emperor Tenji’s water clock and sundial, along with the Clock Museum Treasure Hall.…

Central

Located to the north of the Shiga Seirin Monument, Seirin Park is associated with Shiga Seirin being considered the ancestor of Gyoji referees for sumo wrestling. Sumo themed motifs can be found throughout the park such as at Gunbai Square,…

Northern

Wada Shrine – A Giant Ginkgo Tree and the Legend of Ishida Mitsunari 【Highlights】 ・The Main Hall, a National Important Cultural Property, believed to date from the Kamakura period. ・A giant ginkgo tree standing 24 meters tall and said to…

Central

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine – A Treasure Trove of Cultural Assets Adorned by Autumn Leaves 【Highlights】 ・A vast shrine precinct at the foot of Mount Hiei, rich in water and home to nearly 40 shrine buildings. ・The East and West Main…

Northern / North central