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Karahashiyaki Kiln

Karahashiyaki pottery is made with an original “Biwako Blue” glaze, and features a motif of dre[...]

Kanou Shojuan Japanese Sweets

Kanou Shoujuan believes that Japan’s traditional wagashi sweets exist alongside the natural bea[...]

Jinbo Pearls

Founded in 1966, Jinbo Pearls is Lake Biwa’s pearl specialty shop.During the heyday of the Lake[...]

The Otsu-e Painting Shop

Techniques from the Edo Period (1603-1868) are used to paint various traditional “Otsu-e&[...]

Mii-dera Chikaramochi main store

Mii-dera Chikaramochi was founded in the second year of the Meiji era and is the birthplace of [...]

Nakanishiseido

Nakanishiseido offers natural Omi arare (bite-sized rice crackers) with an authentic taste that[...]

Daichudo

Daichudo’s senbei (rice crackers) use plenty of eggs, making for a light, baked senbai with onl[...]

Original Hashirii Mochi

○Hashirii MochiHashirii mochi was created in 1764. Made using Hashirii mineral spring water and[...]

Izutsu Yatsuhashi Forked Road Main Shop

Visitors can take a look at our production line, or purchase some of our “Yuuko” Izutsu Yatsuha[...]

Yaoyo

Visitors may view items received 100 years ago from the Imperial Household Agency.

Marucho Pickled Vegetables

We offer direct sales of our pickled vegetables made from fresh ingredients such as summer Kyot[...]

Hirai Shop

Hirai Shop features sake that suits modern tastes and is brewed using traditional handmade tech[...]

Nakagawa Seisei-do Tea

It was during the days of the Heian Capital (of Kyoto), in 805, when the monk Saicho returned f[...]

Naminooto Sake Brewery

Naminooto (meaning “sound of waves”), a famous sake brand brewed by the three Nakai brothers, h[...]

Sakamoto-ya

Founded 150 years ago, this specialty shop uses time-honored methods, wild Lake Biwa nigorobuna[...]

Kinji-do Confectionary

Traditional dried candies are known across Japan as “rakugan,” but these originate from “Katata[...]