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ARCHITECTURAL SIGHTS

ALONG THE KAIDOKUSATSU-JUKU HONJIN –LARGEST PRESERVED ACCOMMODATIONOn and around the kaido trails, there are numerous
historical buildings that form narratives of their unique
respective communities, and of historical lifestyles more
broadly. Visit them to for sights and stories to lead yourjourney back through the pages of Japanese history.

Honjin were the most prestigious accommodation facilities of the shukuba-machi
post towns in the Edo period. Most shukuba-machi had at least one honjin,
reserved for the elite class such as daimyo lords, aristocrats, and government
officials. Kusatsu-juku Honjin is among Japan’s largest preserved honjin
facilities, encompassing about 4,300 sq. meters and 39 rooms. As its original Edo
Period appearance has been maintained well, it was designated as a National
Historic Site in 1949. The facility also houses valuable records which document
key historic figures who have rested or stayed here in the past.

KINOMOTO-JUKU - BREWERY TOWN THAT THRIVED ON THE KAIDO

Kusatsu-juku Honjin
TEL 077-561-6636
ADDRESS 1-2-8 Kusatsu, Kusatsu City, Shiga
WEB http://www.city.kusatsu.shiga.jp/kusatsujuku/english/

OPEN 9:00am to 5:00pm (admission until 4:30pm)
CLOSED Mondays (except ntl. holidays), day after ntl. holidays,
Dec 28 - Jan 4, and irregular closings
ADMISSION ¥240. Students: ¥180 (college, HS), ¥120 (JHS, ES)SHIGA CULTURE SPREAD BY TRAVELERS
ARCHITECTURAL SIGHTS ALONG THE KAIDOEVENT SCHEDULE
Kinomoto storefront of soy sauce brewery, Daiko Shoyu, with large cedar brewing barrels on display.

OLD TOYOSATO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL –AN ARCHITECTURAL GIFT WITH A UNIQUE HISTORYGOKASHO OMI MERCHANT HOMES –REVEALING THE LIVES OF THE OMI SHONIN

This 1937 building was built as an elementary school through the donation of
Furukawa Tetsujiro, a successful Omi merchant from the local area. The
architecture has received great praise over the years as a pinnacle of school
design, and a key work of the architect, William Merrell Vories, an American who
lived and worked in Japan. Based in Shiga, his local works display an inventive
blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics. The Toyosato school was registered in2013 as a National Tangible Cultural Property, and now serves as a community
center with various facilities. Believed to be the location model for the set of a
popular anime series, it has also recently become a destination for anime fans.

The preserved mansions of successful merchants offer spectacular examplesof Omi Shonin residences built in Gokasho, an area known as the Omi Shoninbirthplace. White plaster walls and wooden fences repurposed from ship
planks are unique features of the houses here. The guest room building is more
extravagant than the main living area. The Omi Shonin philosophies arereflected here, as well as early sustainable living practices such as stream
water integrated into the kitchen space and traditional Japanese gardens. This
area is now nationally designated as an Important Preservation District forGroups of Traditional Buildings.

Toyosato Elementary School Old School Buildings

Gokasho Omi Merchant Homes

TEL 0749-35-3737
ADDRESS 518 Ishibatake, Toyosato, Inukami District, Shiga
WEB http://toyosato-kanko.jp/overseas/top-english.html

TEL 0748-48-3399
ADDRESS Kondocho Gokasho, Higashiomi, Shiga
WEB http://www.higashiomi.net/watch/1695.html

OPEN 9:00am to 5:00pm
CLOSED Dec 29 - Jan 3
ADMISSION FreeAN CI E N T T RAI LS T RAN SP ORT I N G CULT URE S
As the early January snow flurries begin,hidden away inside a kura warehousethat’s over 200 years old, the seasonalbrewing of soy sauce is also just getting
started. The humble rustic aesthetic ofsuch traditional towns often transports
visitors back to a bygone era.

OPEN 9:30am to 4:30pm
CLOSED Mondays (except ntl. holidays), day after ntl. holidays, Dec 28 - Jan 4
ADMISSION ¥600 / ¥300 (child under 13) for three merchant residences:
Tonomura Shigeru, Tonomura Uhei & Nakae Jungoro.
¥300 / ¥100 (child under 13) for Fujii Hikoshiro residence only.

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Shiga, historically known as Omi, long served as
an essential junction point for a number of old
trails connecting various key regions of Japansuch as Edo (old Tokyo) and imperial Kyoto. This
vital role led to an old saying, “Whoever rules Omi,
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“Biwaichi-Plus” are side routes exploring inland areas off from the main Biwaichi
route, Shiga’s larger course that circles Lake Biwa. One Biwaichi-Plus route follows
the historic Nakasendo trail, and an offshoot trail, the Hokkoku Wakiokan Byway,
which leads to the Hokkoku Kaido trail. Starting from JR Maibara Station, explore thecharming townscapes of shukuba-machi in Samegai-juku and Kashiwabara-juku.
Then pass through Sengoku Period medieval battle sites such as Anegawa
Battlefield, and Odani Castle ruins, of the former warlord, Azai Nagamasa. Discover
deep tradition and historic heritage on this fun and interesting ride.

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Such trails, or kaido, gave rise to many shukubamachi, known in English as post towns or lodging
towns, including many Omi towns such as Otsu-juku,
Kusatsu-juku and Kinomoto-juku. Offering past
travelers rest and comfort along their journey, thesetowns had unique identities that reflected thecrossing paths of diverse people, commodities, andinformation. Merchant shops and industries such as
breweries thrived in some such towns, adding theirown local products into the wide array of goods
moving around Japan along these routes. The
buildings, streets, and scenery in some of thesetowns still summon images of the past, with somehistorical businesses still operating even today andpassing down their traditions.

BIWAICHIRENTAL CYCLEBIWAKO VISITORSBUREAUbiwaichi-cycling.com/en/ en.biwako-visitors.jp

Shiga Prefecture is located just northeast of Kyoto, at the center ofJapan’s main island. We’re home to Japan’s largest lake, Biwako, or Lake
Biwa, and a community of unique culture and traditions that developed
over time in harmony with the nature that sustains our local cuisine,industry and lifestyle. Scenic lake views and abundant nature have beena continual source of inspiration for artists. As a junction between Eastand West Japan, Shiga is also a land of many historic sites such as
temples and castle ruins, as well as many enchanting traditional towns.

Easy Access from Kyoto!
FUKUIBY SHINKANSEN- Kyoto Sta. to Maibara Sta. in about 20 min.
- Nagoya Sta. to Maibara Sta. in about 27 min.

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BY JR TRAIN- Kyoto Sta. to Otsu Sta. in about 9 min.

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Otsu-e – Souvenir Art of Kaido
Otsu-e is a type of folk art from Otsu City that originated about 400 years ago.
Created collectively by anonymous painters, the style gradually gained
attention, and was eventually labeled as minga (lit. folk painting) by the
famous Japanese art critic, Yanagi Muneyoshi, who started the mingei folk art
movement of the early 20th century. Today, Otsu-e is the only form of minga
painting still being created and commercially sold. Ukiyo-e woodblock print
was another popular form of minga. These two minga are often cited as the
predominant minga of the Edo Era, typically with the expression, “Ukiyo-e ofEast Japan, and Otsu-e of West Japan.”An Atmosphere Evoking
the Old Shukuba-Machi
Along the historic kaido trails, shukuba-machi arose to welcome road-weary
travelers. These districts held lodging facilities, yet they also served as post
towns, used by couriers and merchants. As hubs of travel and trade, thesetowns were bustling with a colorful variety of guests exchanging goods andinformation.
Kinomoto-juku is one such shukuba-machi in Nagahama, Shiga, where someof the centuries-old traditional businesses are still in operation today. Two of
the town’s sake breweries, Tomita Shuzo and Yamaji Shuzo are among theten longest-running sake breweries in Japan. Breweries for products like sakeand soy sauce particularly thrived here thanks to the abundant source of pureunderground water from the Ibuki Mountain Range, as well as long cold
winters ideal for sake production, and the shukuba trade hub provided readyaccess to local ingredients.
Situated on the Hokkoku Kaido, meaning northern Japan trail, the town
embodies a unique blend of cultures from northern and central Japan. For
instance, kuro-shikkui, or black-plastered wall, and dashigeta, or extendedroof rafters for more overhang of eaves to handle heavy snow, are examples
of architectural features more often found in northern Japan. The buildings
are long and narrow, with shop areas in the front along the main street, andresidences in the back, behind the storefronts.

Among the designs, Oni-no-kannenbutsu (or Ogre Reciting Buddhist
Invocation in Midwinter) has probably become the most well known since first
appearing 300 years ago. The picture depicts a Buddhist monk in the form ofan oni, or ogre, to suggest that superficial intentions may cause one to projecta false impression. As it spread to other parts of Japan, however, it wasinterpreted differently and used for other purposes such as displaying in ahouse to ward off evil, or to stop babies from crying at night.
The other popular design, Fuji Musume (or Wisteria Maiden), is used on
talismans at Tokyo’s Senso-ji Temple and as a motif for their festival. Throughthe kaido trails, Otsu-e has spread far and wide, still being discovered andpraised by new generations and integrated into new local cultures andtraditions.

Ogre Reciting Buddhist Invocation in Midwinter.

Culture Carried On by Clear
Water and Community

Insightful Humor Favoredby Acclaimed Artists

Shoyu, or soy sauce, is a core element of Japanese cuisine and serves as theseasoning base for sauces, broths, cooking and much more. The ingredients ofsoy sauce are simple; soy beans, wheat and salt, which are treated with afermentation culture such as koji.

Shinsuke Takahashi, the 5th successor of Takahashi Shozan and only
established active Otsu-e painter, said “Otsu-e emerged as the number oftravelers on the Tokaido trail significantly rose. Because it was just one stopaway from imperial Kyoto, this area was once one of the busiest streets ofJapan long ago.”

In the town of Kinomoto, one of the local soy sauce breweries called Daiko
Shoyu was established in 1852. Now in its 6th generation as a family business,
Mr. Kensuke Osugi is the current successor, leading the brewery since hebegan managing production and sales 23 years ago.

Guide post marking the Hokkoku Kaido trail (left), and the Kinomoto Jizo-in Temple a central
symbol of the town (right).

a mild and deep sauce.” He added that hundreds of kinds of yeast andbacteria cultures live on the beams and walls of their warehouse where thebarrels are kept. “Theyʼve lived there since the foundation of our brewery. The
microbes, climate, environment and the traditional methods all make up thetaste and quality of our soy sauce.”
The Daiko Shoyu building was built more than 200 years ago and has someunique structural features such as the support pillar rising up through thestorefront. The building has been maintained well through a series of repairs
and in November of 2019, it was designated as a National Tangible Cultural
Property. Mr. Osugi added, “Most households on this street also had
storefronts initially. Some closed, but breweries fared better. The area works
well for breweries because of the good local natural spring water. With lessmineral content, the water has a smoother taste, perfect for brewing.”
There used to be a small stream running right along this street. Travelers’horses would commonly be seen tied to willow trees along the stream, as they
stayed overnight at the inns. “Many people here are eager to preserve thetownʼs original scenery as much as possible. Iʼm fortunate to be working withthem as part of this effort.”

Kensuke Osugi, 6th gen. head of Daiko Shoyu (top left), 3 varieties: koikuchi, usukuchi & tamari (top right),
the clear spring well used for sauce (bot. left), and their charming traditional storefront (bot. right).

“We make soy sauce from scratch, starting from soy bean steaming, making
koji malt, and everything to bottling by hand, all in-house. There aren’t many
strictly independent soy sauce producers left in Japan.”Ingredients are normally fermented and brewed for 2 to 3 years in barrels, andDaiko Shoyu uses barrels made of cedar. “At the major soy sauce factories,
synthetic ones are generally used to accommodate mass quantities. We keep
the traditional cedar barrel method because the cedar gives aromatic hints,
but also lets more air in to enhance the fermentation process, which gives us

The close-knit community here is key to the conservation of the town, as avariety of local festivals and events are held annually, such as Akiba Matsuri
festival with prayers to the fire deity in spring, Jizo-bon Festival at Kinomoto
Jizo-in Temple in summer attracting large crowds, and a unique New Yearʼsmorning event in which locals of a yakudoshi age (bad luck year) run to strikea temple bell.

Daiko Shoyu ( ダイコウ醤油 )TEL0749-82-2012
EMAIL info@daikou-shoyu.com
WEB http://www.daikou-shoyu.com

ADDRESS 1137 Kinomoto Kinomotocho, Nagahama, Shiga
OPEN
9:30am to 6:30pm
CLOSED IrregularStorefront capturing the historic feeling of the kaido (top). This building was relocated andreconstructed with its original materials (bottom). Shinsuke Takahashi using the 7 colors of
Otsu-e pigments (right).

Otsu-e no Mise ( 大津絵の店 )TELWEB

077-524-5656
http://www.otsue.jp/english/

ADDRESS 3-38 Miideracho, Otsu, Shiga
OPEN
10:00am to 5:00pm
CLOSED 1st & 3rd Sundays of the monthOtsu-e originated as Buddhist art, making paintings of the Buddha
accessible to common people. But as they were durable and easy to pack,they soon became popular souvenirs. The number and variations of designs
grew over time, so to scale up production, the designs were simplified andmethods established such as dividing designs into simpler patterns to allow
easier painting and many at a time. The Otsu-e aesthetic also developed,
focusing on humorous characters. Takahashi added, “Many famous artists
also liked Otsu-e. For example, Fuji Musume was painted by Ito Jakuchu, anotable Edo Era painter, and there are records of even Picasso and Miroowning personal copies of Otsu-e.” The strong characters of Otsu-e may
have also been precursors to anime, one of the most famous forms ofcontemporary Japanese culture.

Omi Shonin -A National Legacy of Local Merchants
Omi Shonin were a group of Shiga-based merchants who traded and traveledthroughout Japan from medieval to modern times. One iconic trade practice
was tying goods to both ends of a long pole, which was then balanced andcarried from place to place. Many of the merchants ran stores in big cities, suchas Edo, Osaka and Kyoto and made fortunes. Several of Japan’s large
corporations have roots in the Omi Shonin.
They were also famous for the business philosophy, “sanpo yoshi,” (lit. good forthree ways) meaning “good for the seller, the buyer, and for society.” Thisfamous and respected motto was widely adopted, and is a guiding principle still
today for entrepreneurs and businesses.

Omi Shonin depicting the famous saying, “Build a fortune with a single pole.”EVENT SCHEDULE
CURRENT AND UPCOMING SHIGA EVENTS INJANUARY, FEBRUARY, & MARCH, 2020

TOOLS FROM THE RECENT PAST 2020

TOKYO 2020 & JAPAN CULTURAL EXPO -DISABLED PEOPLE’S ARTS & CULTURE
FESTIVAL GRAND OPENING

In this exhibition, a series ofold tools will be displayed toshow how previous
generations lived in Japan.
These common and widelyused tools of bygone decades
may evoke memories for older
visitors and stimulate thecuriosity of young ones.

3-day event of arts and culture
activities by people withdisabilities. The range of activities
presented include an art brut
exhibition, stage performances,barrier-free movies and hands-on
Iwami Kagura by Iwami-Welfare Society. workshops.

DATE February 7th - 9th (Fri - Sun), 2020
TIME 9am to 7pm. Times vary depending on each program.
PLACE Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel (4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu City)ADMISSION 3-day passport: ¥2000. Single program tickets: ¥500
Interpretation device rental: ¥1000 (2 days) *Contact us for ticket details.
TEL 0748-46-8100 *Hands-on workshop held separately in Shigaraki, Koka City.
WEB https://artbrut-creation-nippon.jp

59TH SHIGA PREFECTURE

KAKIZOME CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION
About 5200 kakizome (thefirst calligraphy written in a
new year) works by people of
all ages from around Japan.
A vast collection bringing
together a wide range ofworks from unique andfree-spirited child writings tointricate adult pieces.

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Kyogen is a traditional form of
comedic Japanese theater. In thisseries by the Sengoro Shigeyama
family, Shiga-themed plays are
performed with wit and local charm.
March 1st features "Bo Shibari" (Tiedto a Stick), "Kagyu" (Snail) and "Azuchi-jo Himitsu Kaigi"(Secret Meeting at Azuchi Castle). March 7th features"Kusabira" (fungus), "Inabado" and "Azuchi-jo Himitsu Kaigi."

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including children and adults.

The 28th recital of Shimoda
Harumi Ballet School in its
43rd year since foundation.
This year features all acts of
The Nutcracker and smallcollections, performed bymore than 100 dancers

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DATE February 2nd (Sun), 2020
TIME Stage start: 2pm (tentative)
PLACE Grand Hall, Otsu Civic Hall (14-1 Shimanoseki, Otsu City)ADMISSION Free. Open seating, no ticket required.
TEL 077-516-1884
WEB http://www.sh-ballet.com

61ST SPECIAL EXHIBITIONOMI IN THE AZUCHI-MOMOYAMA PERIODCOLLECTIONS OF THE MUSEUM OF SHIGA PREFECTURE
BIWAKO BUNKAKAN
The Museum of Shiga Prefecture
Biwako Bunkakan plays animportant role for the history andculture of Shiga. This exhibition
features cultural properties andKaiho Yusho, Cypress Trees.
Shiga Prefecture Biwako Bunkakan.
other works of the AzuchiMomoyama Period from the museum's collections.

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DATE February 8th (Sat) to April 5th (Sun), 2020
TIME 9am to 5pm (admission until 4:30). Closed Mon (unless holiday, then Tue).
PLACE Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum(6678 Shimotoira Azuchicho, Omihachiman City)ADMISSION Adults: ¥600 (¥480). Students: college/HS ¥360 (¥290), JHS/ES free.
*Prices in parentheses for groups of 20+
TEL 0748-46-2424
WEB http://www.azuchi-museum.or.jp

OHMI KYOGEN ZUKAN 2020

DATE Pt.I: March 1 (Sun), 2020, Pt.II: March 7 (Sat), 2020
TIME Pt.I & II start 2pm
PLACE Pt.I: Watamuki Hall Niji (1661 Matsuo Hinocho, Gamo District). Pt.II: Tenbin
no Sato Bunka Gakushu Center (583 Tatsutacho Gokasho, Higashiomi City)ADMISSION Adults: ¥2000. Under 25: ¥1000. *Prices per single-day program.
*March 1 is general admission. March 7 is assigned seating. *No children under 6.
TEL 0748-53-3233（Pt.I venue). 0748-48-7100（Pt.II venue）
WEB https://www.biwako-arts.or.jp/rd/

THE 28TH SHIMODA HARUMI BALLETSCHOOL RECITALF EB

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DATE January 5th (Sun) to February 23 (Sun), 2020
TIME 10am to 6pm. Closed Mon & Tue, holidays, Jan 15, 24 and Feb 12.
PLACE Higashiomi Notogawa Museum (2225 Yamajicho, Higashiomi City)ADMISSION FreeTEL 0748-42-6761
WEB https://e-omi-muse.com/notohaku/

DATE February 6th - 9th (Thu - Sun), 2020
TIME 9am to 5pm (Closes 3pm on final day)
PLACE Otsu City Museum of History (2-2 Goryocho, Otsu City)ADMISSION FreeTEL 080-2543-0789
WEB http://www.syodo.or.jp (Shiga Calligraphy Association)

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FROM THE II FAMILY COLLECTION

TSUCHI-KARA-UMARETA“BORN FROM THE SOIL” EXHIBITION

Shinichi Sawada, Mask, 2014.
The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga.

The fourth remote exhibition of theMuseum of Modern Art, Shiga,
while the museum undergoes
renovation. This exhibition features"soil" as the theme for ceramic
works covering the long history ofarts activities by people of theprefecture's welfare facilities.

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DATE February 15th (Sat) to March 22nd (Sun), 2020
TIME 9am - 5pm (admission until 4:30). Closed Mon (unless holiday, then Tue).
PLACE Omihachiman City Roof Tile Museum (738-2 Tagacho, Omihachiman City)ADMISSION Adult: ¥300 (¥250). JHS and elementary students: ¥200 (¥150)*Prices in parentheses for groups of 10+.
TEL 077-522-2111
WEB http://www.shiga-kinbi.jp*English assistance pending staff availability

SAGICHO FESTIVAL

Urushi lacquer has deep roots
into the ancient past ofJapanese life. In this exhibition,
beautifully lacquered artifacts
such as furniture, instruments,and horse harnesses are
displayed from the collectionof the Ii family, Hikone’s feudal rulers in the Edo Period.

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DATE March 7th (Sat) to April 7th (Tue), 2020
TIME 8:30am to 5pm (admission until 4:30). Museum may be occasionallyclosed. Exhibition may be partially closed. Nearby public parking only.
PLACE Hikone Castle Museum (1-1 Konkicho, Hikone City).
ADMISSION Adults and high school students: ¥500 Elementary & JHS
students: ¥250. *Group discount available.
TEL 0749-22-6100
WEB http://hikone-castle-museum.jp/en/

Annual fire festival in
Omihachiman where "Sagicho"
floats are decorated with various
food ingredients used to depict
the annual Chinese Zodiac
character on straw-covered logs.
The floats from several of the
town's districts are all brought together for a collision battle
event (pictured). The festival ends by burning all of the Sagicho.

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DATE March 14th & 15th (Sat & Sun), 2020
TIME 3/14: 1:00pm to 6:00pm. 3/15: 10:00am to 10:40pm.
PLACE Himure Hachiman-gu Shrine (257 Miyauchicho, Omihachiman City)ADMISSION FreeTEL 0748-33-6061 (Omihachiman Sta. Tourist Information Center)
WEB https://www.sagicho.net*Wi-fi & translation devices available at Hakuunkan Tourist Center.

BIWAKO HALL EVENTSTEL 077-523-7136
ADDRESS 15-1 Uchidehama, Otsu City
OPEN 10am to 7pm
CLOSED Tuesdays (unless a holiday,
then day after the holiday),Dec. 29 - 30, Jan. 1 - 3
WEB https://www.biwako-hall.or.jp/en/

2020.1.18

Theatre Art: “Nobody Knows” by Nitosha

Theatre2020.1.19

Invitation to Early Music: The World of Elizabethan Era

Ensemble Hall

2020.1.25

Dance Performance: “ARC Hakumei Hakubo” by Sankai Juku

Theatre2020.2.2

Orchestra Concert by BIWAKO HALL: All-Beethoven Program

Main Theatre2020.2.11

Ballet: Alina Cojocaru Dream Project 2020

Main Theatre2020.3.7,8

Opera Prod. by BIWAKO HALL: "Götterdämmerung" by R. Wagner

Main Theatre2020.3.14

Theatre Art Training Program: Accomplishment Performance

Theatre2020.3.21

Kyogen Performance: Mansaku Nomura & Mansai Nomura

Theatre2020.3.22

Orchestra Concert for Children Vol. 16: “The Frontier of Music”

Main Theatre2020.3.28

The 70th BIWAKO HALL Vocal Ensemble Regular Concert

Ensemble Hall

PUBLISHING : Shiga Prefecture / 2020.1

Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts is
one of the only spaces in Japan equippedwith a four-tiered quadruple stage main
theatre, as well as a performing arts theatre,and smaller ensemble hall. A wide variety ofwonderful performances take place here instate-of-the-art facilities featuring exceptional
acoustics to offer immersive enjoyment foraudiences here in our lakefront theatre.
Scan code for English Calendarof Biwako Hall Performances:https://www.biwako-hall.or.jp/en/performance/