Culture
Ōtsu is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Ōtsu is known as the main port of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. ...
Ōmihachiman is a city in central Japan. Himure Hachimangu Shrine has a number of ornate wooden temples. From the shrine, a ca...
Otsu Matsuri takes place in early October and features thirteen ornate floats with ingenious mechanical puppets.
Sakura Season at Hokoen Park and Nagahama Castle is a delight, with around 600 Somei Yoshino cherry trees dotting the grounds...
From July 1st until August 31st, the Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel will host a Peach and Mango afternoon tea event which features ...
Lake Biwa (Biwako), located in Shiga Prefecture, is one of Japan’s largest freshwater lakes. This ancient lake has nourished ...
La Collina means hill in Italian, giving a clue to the architect’s intentions, with its hill like roof covered by a lush lawn...
Men-ya Lennon has excellent ramen just a few minutes walk from JR Otsu Station.
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Genkyuen Garden at Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture is recognized as a national scenic spot. The garden and palace buildings d...
The success of the Hokuriku bullet train has helped put Kanazawa city on the map, halving what was previously a 5-hour journe...
Hieizan, the home of the awesome Enryakuji, with its immense, luxurious forests, emanates its own sacred and spiritual feelin...