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Excursions
Activities
Biwako Valley
Venue Introduction
At the top of Mount Hira is a panoramic view of Lake Biwa only approximately five minutes via ropeway from its
base. The Biwako Terrace that is visited by customers from all over the world, activities that both adults and
children can enjoy, and highlands where you can enjoy nature overlooking Lake Biwa below are all found here as
well. The mountain's wide temperature differences are one of its special characteristics and which generates
sublime clouds.
Ski beginners and experts can also enjoy a diverse range of fields in the wintertime here at a ski resort just
outside of Otsu City.
Spend a relaxing time here unlike any other while feeling nature's seasonal perpetuity.
Activities
Sky Walker
Zip Line
Snow Activities
O'PAL
Venue Introduction
Make the most of Lake Biwa's nature. Enjoy programs here that are in line with team building, educational group
exercises, and programs that incorporate elements of play for individuals with a unique perspective from on top of
Lake Biwa's waters. Rest assured by the site's large staff, which will ensure that your requests will be carefully
taken care of.
Activities
Canoeing
SUP(Stand Up Paddleboarding)
Cycling
Ancient Trekking Routes
Nyoigoe Road:
The Nyoigoe Road spans approximately 11 kilometers from Kyoto Prefecture's Mt.Shishigatani, crosses Mt.
Nyoigadake, and stretches towards Mii-dera Temple on Mt.Nagarayama. This area and Nyoji Temple prospered
through the mid Heian period until the second year of Onin(1468). However, it was destroyed in the turmoil of
the Onin and Bunmei Eras, and this rounte was seemingly often used as an escape route from Kyoto during
conflicts. It later became a regular route of worship from Kyoto to Mii-dera Temple in the Edo Period. Enjoy This
route filled with archeological ruins amidst nature alongside Mt.Daimonji, Mt.Nyoigadake, and Mt.Nagarayama.
Highlights
Mt.Nagarayama
Mt.Nyoigadake
Mt.Daimonji
Kano Shojuan
Venue Introduction
叶匠壽庵は大津市創業の和菓子店で、日本全国に展開しており、首都圏のデパートのお土産売り場でもよく見かけられます。
寿長生の郷は、大津市の丘陵地にあり、6万3千坪、東京ドーム4.5倍の広さがあり、この豊富な自然の中で、和菓子の
原料を生産している他、お土産売り場、茶室、お食事処、ベーカリー、カフェ、農園などの施設があります。また、お茶や
陶芸といった体験コンテンツも充実しており、誰もが楽しめる内容になっています。
見 所
総合案内所(古民家)
お食事処
梅林の道
Retreats
Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
Venue Introduction
Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism and is the head temole of the Tendai sect. It is
recommended for guests to take a leisurely stroll through the temple's beautiful buildings while waliking in the
serene forest. You may also expose yourself to the rigorous training known as "Sennichi Kaihogyo", where monks
go on a pilgrimage, by going around the peaks of Mt. Hiei.
Activities
A Day of Kaihogyo Training
Zazen Meditation Experience
Sutra Copying Experience
Miidera Temple
Venue Introduction
Miidera Temple(Onjo-ji Temple) is the head temple of the Buddhist Tendaijimon Sect. This temple can be counted
as one of the four ancient major temples in Japan including Todai-ji Temple(Nara), Enryaku-ji Temple(Otsu), and
Kofukuji Temple(Nara). It is famous not only for the cherry trees that bloom splendidly in the spring along the
mountain's footpaths, but also for "The Evening Bell at Mii-dera" being one of "The Eight Views of Omi". Mii-dera
Temple's bell is also known as the bell that the warrior monk Benkei dragged to the summit of Mt.Hiei. Moreover,
the qushing springs on Mii-dera Temple's grounds were used in the first bath for Emperor Tenji, Emperor Tenmu,
and Empress Jito in the practice known as "ubuyu".
Activities
Mountain Monk Experience
BUddhist Prayer Bead Making
Zen Meditation, Sutra Copying,
and Holy Image Tracing
Otsu Hyakucho Walking Tour(Guide Accompanied)
Tour Concept
Otsu City has a long and narrow geography, running from north to south. At its center is the Hamaotsu Area,
which was named "Otsu Hyakucho" in the Edo Period and flourished as an inn town as part of the Tokaido Road.
Currently, there are activities continuing to reminisce about and once more revive the bustle of ancient times.
Come on a Otsu Hyakucho Walking Tour around the town to search for the ancient town'sformer glory.
Tour Contents
Otsu Festival Float Exhibition Center
The Otsu-e Painting Shop
Yaoyo
Restaurant Matsukiya: The Story of Omi Beef + Ways to Savor Omi Beef
Tour Concept
Omi Beef is Japan's oldest surviving Wagyu beef brand, with over 400 years of history and historical facts proving
that military commanders in the Sengoku Era(1467 to 1615) ate it. Omi Beef is Japan's oldest surviving Wagyu
beef brand, with over 400 years of hisotory and historical facts proving that military commanders in the Sengoku
Era(1467 to 1615) ate it. Matsukiya has a history in delivering Omi Beef to the Daizenryo of the Imperial
Household as an offering to the Emperor. Matsukiya's special Matsukiyaryu cooking style that nearly brings Omi
Beef to its melting point allows you to relish its flavor unlike anywhere else.
Tour Concept
Omi Beef
Restaurant Matsukiya
Restaurant Interior - Private Room