Zeze Shrine is said to have been established in the Nara period (710-794 CE), and is where the deity Toyokebimeno-kami is enshrined. During the middle ages, a period in which religious faith among military commanders was quite strong, there are…

Central

This is a stone monument built at the site of the 1891 “Otsu Incident,” when the then Russian crown prince, Nicolai, was attacked by Tsuda Sanzo, an escorting policeman, during his visit to Otsu. Additionally, the Otsu Incident is famous…

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

The Seta River is the only river that flows out of Lake Biwa. The Seta River weir was constructed in 1905 in response to a disastrous 1986 flood in an effort to control the water levels of Lake Biwa, as…

Southern

SUP’s charm is that even beginners can quickly enjoy it! Lazily float on the water to relax and release your stress. Why not at least give it a try?

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