tourist information

Shamisen and koto thread are still made here in the two villages of Oto and Nishiyama the old-fashioned method.
At present, only four houses remain in two villages.This is a seasonal job that runs from mid-June to early August every year.In the museum, various tools used for this thread are displayed.
If you would like to see where the yarn is being made, you can watch the demonstration.(Reservation required)

■Admission fee / 100 yen
*However, if you wish to view a demonstration, the fee is 4,000 yen per person for up to 30 people.An additional 100 yen will be charged for each additional person.
■closing day /December 1 to March 31
■Contact Us/Sokotei Gennai TEL:0749-82-4127

The historic building from the Edo to the Meiji era was renovated, and it was born as about 30 spots including a glass building, a workshop, and a restaurant.
Recommended is an experience classroom.There are sand blasting for painting frosted glass on cups, burner work for melting colored glass to make accessories, and stained mini lamps for soldering to your favorite glass.

■Access: 3 minutes walk from Nagahama Station
■business hours /From 10:00 to 18:00(From November to the following March from 17:00)
■Closed days / Varies by facility
■Admission fee/Glass dolls from 200 yen,Trial lessons from 1000 yen(Excluding tax)
■Parking Lot/No
■TEL: 0749-65-2330

Nagahama Castle, where Hideyoshi Toyotomi became the master of one castle for the first time.
It is also known as "Shusse-Jo".
In 1983, the castle tower was restored and opened as a history museum.
Inside the facility, the history of Kohoku from the Jomon Time Period to the present age is introduced, and Hideyoshi's Helmet and the Shizugatake Battle Screen are displayed, and you can see Lake Biwa from the observatory.

■Access: 5 minutes walk from Nagahama Station
■business hours /9:00 to 17:00(Reception until 4:30pm)
■Closed: Every Monday and the last Tuesday of every month (except public holidays),
The day after a holiday,Winter: December 29th to January 3rd　*Open every day in February, April and August
■Admission fee/Adults: 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen
■Parking Lot/125 units(Free)
■TEL: 0749-63-4611

Mt. Shigigatake between Lake Biwa and Lake Yogo.It is known as one of the eight views of Lake Biwa.
Tensho years, Nobunaga after the death, in the Battlefield of the Shizugadake, Katsuie Shibata Hideyoshi Hashiba was persists male and female, hero of dominating Hideyoshi side in the battle to the summit "Shichihonyari of Shizugatake" There is a warrior statue and war memorial.
There are also three hiking course to Lake Yogo Mt Oiwa, and Lake Okubiwa Hannoura, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.You can climb to the summit by lift.

■Transportation / 4 minutes by bus from Kinomoto Station(Get off at Oto)
■Lift operation /9:00 to 17:00
■Lift fee/One way 400 yen, round trip 760 yen
■Parking Lot/30 units
■TEL: 0749-82-3009(Shizugatake Lift)

Mishima Pond is known as the southernmost natural breeding limit for mallards, and was designated a prefectural natural monument in 1959.
In addition to waterfowl, you can also see many mountain birds in the surrounding mountains.
In addition to a visitor center where birds can be observed, there is a tennis court, campground and athletic facilities in the adjacent Green Park Shandong, making it a major outdoor spot.

■Access: 15 minutes by bus from JR Omi Nagaoka Station
■Opening hours/8:30 to 16:00
■closing day /Next day on Fridays and holidays(Open if Friday is a national holiday)
■Price/Free
■Parking Lot/50 units
■TEL: 0749-55-2040(Santo Town Hall)

The back is the Lake Biwa Tourism Federation Official site.
We provide tourist information such as mountain climbing, hiking course, strolling around town, visiting historical sites, autumn leaves, cherry blossoms, local sake, gourmet food, and accommodation guides.