Reaching a height of 30 meters and a width of 20 meters is an image of the Buddhist deity Acala and the Amitabha triad from the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) that is carved into the rock wall. Many pilgrims come to…

Southern

This mountain resort spreads out over a peak at an elevation of 1,100 m and is around 40 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi Interchange. The all-glass ropeway car will take you to the mountaintop amidst picturesque scenery. The stylish Biwako Terrace…

Northern

This is a traditional marina located at Biwakoohashihigashizume. There is an onsite 14 room luxury hotel to enjoy here as well as many activities including cruising, getting a boating license, and receiving boating training.

Seian-ji Temple is said to have been restored during the Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568) by a retainer of the Asakura clan of Echizen (former province located in parts of present-day Fukui and Gifu prefectures) named Sugiwaka…

Northern / North 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