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Koutoku-ji Temple

Koutoku-ji Temple is known for its relation with the Buddhist priest Rennyo, and the story of &[...]

Kojorogaike Pond

Along the hiking path of Mount Horai, which is known among the “Eight Views of Omi”[...]

Stone Warding Jizo

The “Stone Warding Jizo” (岩除地蔵尊 – “Iwayoke Jizo-son”) is jus[...]

Shiga Seirin Monument

Built in 1918, this monument was built in honor of Shiga Seirin, who is said to be the ancestor[...]

Katsuragawa Thatched Roof House

The thatched roof (kayabuki) came to fruition via the the desire for a design that would easily[...]

Katsuragawa Valley

The upper stream of the Ado River stretches both north and south of the west side of the Hira m[...]

Enryakuji Temple Bus Center Store (Inner Hiei Tourism Store)

Our store is the largest within the premises of Mt. Hiei, and is located in front of the bus ce[...]

Ayuya Main Store

Ayuya is a business that is continuing to promote “Omi” with specially wrapped prod[...]

Shiga Goten Main Store

Named after the mineral water of Mt. Osaka, one of the three famous mineral water springs of th[...]

Michi no Eki – Biwako Oohashi Kome Plaza

At our restaurant, you will be able to experience a stunning view of Lake Biwa, and enjoy our m[...]

Tsuruya Masumitsu

Located in Otsu’s Sakamoto for over 120 years. We sell Sakamoto and Mt. Hiei related hand[...]

Minorien

For over 100 years we have followed the motto of, “fragrance is tranquility,” and d[...]

Shuhoan

Among the many satobo (里坊) in Sakamoto, our restaurant operates out of the same residence as [...]

Hieizan Minemichi

Our restaurant is located within the grounds of Mount Hiei’s Enryakuji Temple, the headqu[...]

Enryakuji Kaikan Restaurant Bouko

We serve vegetarian cuisine (精進料理) that has been consumed by those who practice Buddhism si[...]

Holiday Afternoon Dog Park and Cafe

Holiday Afternoon contains both a well-maintained 2000 square meter natural grass dog park, as [...]

Tadashin

Located in Hietsuji, our Omi beef speciality store operates under the motto of “Omi beef [...]

Ki no Tsurayuki’s Grave

Ki no Tsurayuki is a representative tanka poet of the collection of ancient waka poems known as[...]