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Nagahama, Maibara
Shiga
4.2
Nagahama, Maibara
Shiga
4.2
￥1,000～￥1,999
￥1,000～￥1,999
Nagahama, Maibara
Nagahama developed as a castle town of "Nagahama Castle" built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi for the first time, and prospered as a merchant town along the Hokkoku Kaido in the Edo period, with temples and shrines related to warlords and ancient battlefields scattered around. There are many tourist spots and shops that are perfect for SNS, such as traditional events like the "Nagahama Hikiyama Festival," the retro atmosphere of "Kurokabe Square," and "Chikubu Island" floating in Lake Biwa. Maibara boasts beautiful nature, and its symbol, "Mt. Ibuki," is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. The mountaintop, where various flowers bloom, is truly a "natural flower garden."
Nagahama, Maibara
5 Highlights
01
Lake Biwa
The symbol of Shiga Prefecture, the oldest and largest lake in Japan
With a history of about 4 million years, it is the oldest and largest lake in Japan. You can definitely find healing in the large Lake Biwa that spreads across Shiga Prefecture! You can enjoy fishing, taking a boat to Chikubu Island, and other unique lake activities.
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Lake Biwa
The symbol of Shiga Prefecture, the oldest and largest lake in Japan
With a history of about 4 million years, it is the oldest and largest lake in Japan. You can definitely find healing in the large Lake Biwa that spreads across Shiga Prefecture! You can enjoy fishing, taking a boat to Chikubu Island, and other unique lake activities.
02
Odani Castle Ruins
The ruins of the castle that was the residence of the Asai family, a Sengoku warrior family that fought against Oda Nobunaga
This is the site of the castle where the Asai family, to which Oichi, the sister of Oda Nobunaga, was married, lived for three generations. After the Asai family was destroyed in the war against Nobunaga, the castle was abandoned. However, it has been selected as one of the Higashi Omi Eight Scenic Views, and the view of Lake Biwa that can be seen from Odani Castle is very beautiful.
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Odani Castle Ruins
The ruins of the castle that was the residence of the Asai family, a Sengoku warrior family that fought against Oda Nobunaga
This is the site of the castle where the Asai family, to which Oichi, the sister of Oda Nobunaga, was married, lived for three generations. After the Asai family was destroyed in the war against Nobunaga, the castle was abandoned. However, it has been selected as one of the Higashi Omi Eight Scenic Views, and the view of Lake Biwa that can be seen from Odani Castle is very beautiful.
03
Chikubu Island
An island with numerous cultural assets floating in Lake Biwa
Located in Lake Biwa, it has been a power spot as it has been said that gods have lived there since ancient times. Chikubu Island has many shrines, temples, and important cultural properties. You can also enjoy a comfortable 30-minute cruise to get there.
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Chikubu Island
An island with numerous cultural assets floating in Lake Biwa
Located in Lake Biwa, it has been a power spot as it has been said that gods have lived there since ancient times. Chikubu Island has many shrines, temples, and important cultural properties. You can also enjoy a comfortable 30-minute cruise to get there.
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Kurakawa Square
A tourist spot that utilizes traditional Meiji-era buildings
This tourist spot utilizes traditional Meiji-era buildings. The renovated Kurokawa Bank is now the "Kurokawa Glass Hall", and there are many attractive shops lined up around it. In addition to cafes, there are also galleries, glass shops, and experience classes, so you can enjoy shopping and making memories all at once.
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Kurakawa Square
A tourist spot that utilizes traditional Meiji-era buildings
This tourist spot utilizes traditional Meiji-era buildings. The renovated Kurokawa Bank is now the "Kurokawa Glass Hall", and there are many attractive shops lined up around it. In addition to cafes, there are also galleries, glass shops, and experience classes, so you can enjoy shopping and making memories all at once.
05
Nagahama Castle Historical Museum
A museum that preserves the history of the castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi
This castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and is now a museum. Exhibitions on the history of Nagahama and Lake Biwa, as well as displays focused on Hideyoshi and Asai Nagamasa, are held on the second and third floors. It's a must-visit spot for those who love samurai and the Warring States period. The view of Nagahama's townscape from the observation deck on the fifth floor is also very beautiful.
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Nagahama Castle Historical Museum
A museum that preserves the history of the castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi
This castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and is now a museum. Exhibitions on the history of Nagahama and Lake Biwa, as well as displays focused on Hideyoshi and Asai Nagamasa, are held on the second and third floors. It's a must-visit spot for those who love samurai and the Warring States period. The view of Nagahama's townscape from the observation deck on the fifth floor is also very beautiful.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Popular lunch at Kurokabe Square
Popular lunches around Kurokabe Square.
How about having lunch around the popular tourist spot, Kurokabe Square? You can enjoy Shiga's unique ingredients at shops with a nostalgic atmosphere. There are also dessert cafes to enjoy after lunch, making it a recommended spot for a break during sightseeing.
Grilled mackerel somen
A local dish of Nagahama that combines grilled mackerel and somen noodles.
This is a local dish of Nagahama that combines grilled mackerel and somen noodles. The grilled mackerel is simmered in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based broth and eaten together with the somen noodles. The combination of the noodles soaked in the sauce and the tender mackerel is highly recommended and delicious!
Duck Cuisine
Duck dish with sweet fat and texture as its features.
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Ibuki Soba
Locally grown traditional soba from Maibara.
Ibuki Soba is a local dish made from traditional soba grown in Maibara city. It has a green color and aroma, and has a rich umami and sweetness. It is often eaten simply with tsuyu sauce as zarusoba, allowing you to directly enjoy the taste of Ibuki Soba.
Lake Fish Cuisine
Enjoy dishes using fish caught in Lake Biwa.
This cuisine mainly uses fish called "Biwamasu" and "Ayu", which are known as the "Eight Delicacies of Lake Biwa". You can taste the fish caught in Lake Biwa in various dishes such as sushi, sashimi, simmered, and grilled. Please enjoy different lake fish dishes depending on the restaurant.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥9,842
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥29,570
Best Season
7~11 Month
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