It flourished as the center of distribution for goods using water transport on Lake Biwa. During the 17th century, over 1,000 Maruko-bune wooden transport ships sailed across the lake, and it bustled with goods from across Japan. Nowadays, it is…

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The shrine is considered to have first been established in 669 by the order of Emperor Tenji. The shrine has been known ever since as one location like Karasaki Shrine as a designated location for Shinto purification rituals to ward…

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Ogoto Agaryanse is a lakeside hot bath resort overlooking Lake Biwa. In addition to relaxing at our hot stone spa and reclining corner with more than 200 seats, guests can spend the day destressing at our four restaurants and various…

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Co nstruction of the old Tokaido Road was completed in the Edo Period (1603-1868). It connected Tokyo’s Nihon-bashi Bridge and Kyoto’s Sanjo district, making it one of five great roads of old. The Tokaido has also been made famous through…

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Collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying the cultural and historical artifacts of Otsu. In addition to our permanent displays of videos and mannequins that introduce the history of Otsu in an easily accessible manner, we also regularly hold unique special exhibitions.…

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