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Jodo-ji Temple

Jodo-ji Temple is the birthplace and family temple of the Ōishi Family, famous for their involv[...]

Seta River (Nango) Weir

The Seta River is the only river that flows out of Lake Biwa.The Seta River weir was constructe[...]

Former Tokaido: Seta Area

Traces of the former Tokaido, which once ran throught the city of Otsu, still remain today in a[...]

Matsukiya

Matsukiya is the well-established restaurant who popularized the name of Omi beef during the ea[...]

Shiga Shokusan

We sell “Genji Monogatari Toraysee,” which are printed with Murasaki Shikibu’[...]

Kurashi Gallery Sansai

Here at Kurashi Gallery Sansai you will come across handmade novelty items from all over the co[...]

Choju Ame Main Store

It is said that gingko tree leaf extract halts the aging of blood vessels.Choju Ame (long life [...]

Karahashi Riverside Uoi

Straight from Wakayama Prefecture, we serve high grade unagi-kabayaki (broiled eel served over [...]

Teradaya

Teradaya is a chicken restaurant that does everything from poultry farming to direct sales.Here[...]

Amisada

Located on the north side of Seta Karahashi Higashizume, our store has changed over time from b[...]

Sakunado Shrine

The shrine is considered to have first been established in 669 by the order of Emperor Tenji. T[...]

Ryuuouguu Hidesato Shrine

This shrine is linked to Fujiwara no Hidesato (Tawara no Tōda), who quelled Taira no Masakado’s[...]

Biwako Cultural Park

Biwako Cultural Park commands a magnificent view of Lake Biwa, the Hira Mountains, and the lake[...]

Nango Park

This public park is known for being a famous cherry blossom viewing area in the immediate vicin[...]

Hotaru no Sato

Ishiyamadera Temple’s famous and popular fried mitarashi dango (sweet rice dumplings) are sold here.

Kosugi

These teacakes are filled with love and are perfect to show your appreciation for someone!

Carved Tomikawa Buddha

Reaching a height of 30 meters and a width of 20 meters is an image of the Buddhist deity Acala[...]

Shishitobi Keikoku Valley

This is a scenic spot located on the Seta River. The river current is fast here, despite the ri[...]