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Isakiji Temple

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Lake Iba(Azuchi volunteer tour guides)
1303 Kamitoyoura, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman  0748-46-4234
 9:00–17:00  Mondays in the off season, the day following a public holiday,
year-end/New Year holidays (December 29–January 3)

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Hyotanyama Burial Mound

Kyorinbo Temple

Green Hotel
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Green Hotel Yes Ohmi Hachiman-mae
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Omihachiman Community Medical Center
Tourist Information Center
Ekirinkun bicycle rentals

Gokasho Minami

Japan Heritage

Former Iba Residence

Omihachiman City Culture Hall

Omihachiman Sta.

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Azuchi Sta.
Azuchi Castle Museum

Omihachiman City Hall

Omihachiman
Police Station

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Azuchi Station Tourist Information Center(Omihachiman Tourism Association office)9-1 Ishinchomoto, Omihachiman  0748-32-7003
 9:00–17:00  Year-end/New Year holidays (December 29–January 3)

ator

Kobunakibashi(Mt. Kannonji)

Kuwanomidera

TempleNobunaga’s
Castle Museum

Kannonshoji Temple

Riv

Kanchogai-dori

ShirBungeiSeminario Hall

Kannonji Castle ruins

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Nakamuracho

Omihachiman Post Office(Omihachiman volunteer tour guides)
Takakai-cho, Omihachiman  0748-33-6061

Azuchi Post Office

Takashima Bicycle Rentals

Tsuchidaguchi

Omihachiman Station North Exit Tourist Information Center

Assumed former

199 site of Seminario

Obata Tourist Parking Lot

Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle
Archaeological Museum
Mt. Kinugasa

Azuchi Castle Ruins

Route 4
JR Azuchi Station

Omihachiman Sta.

Takashima Bicycle Rentals
10 min.

20m

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Byodoji Temple

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Fukao Bicycle Rentals

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32 km, 50 min.

Kagadanchiguchi

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2 km, 7 min.

Fukao Bicycle Rentals
2

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JR Maibara Station

Rent a car near
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琵琶湖

Azuchi Castle Museum

Rental cars: a great way to get around
Sokenji Temple

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Cooperative

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12 km, 25 min.

 500 yen per day (standard-size car; as of April 2024)  9:00–17:00

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Shimotoiraaid(stairs)

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31 km, 55 min.

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202 Tourist Parking Lot isconvenient.

Nishinoko Station

Shimotoira Kita

Honenbashi Wasen-noriba-guchi
Zuiryuji Temple
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Omi Brotherhood Hyde Memorial Hall
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Hachimanbori
SeniorHigh School
Omihachiman City Library
Vories Memorial Hall
Canal
Hachimanbori boat ride
Hachimanbori (Osugicho) Hachimanyama Ropeway-guchi
Nishikawa Jingoro House Hakuunkan Shinmachi
Old Hachiman Post Office
Tamaki
Former Nishikawa Residence
Muraoka Residence (former Iwase Clinic)
Machiya Club
Omihachiman History and Folk Museum Obatacho
Andrews Memorial Hall
Obata Tourist Parking Lot Shiryokan-mae
Omihachiman Church
Obusa
Obata
Honganji Temple Hachiman Branch
Pastors House
Otowacho
Kamisuji
Ikeda-machi Western-style
HachimanCommercial
High
SchoolHassho-mae
residential area

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Kitanosho La Collina-mae

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Shima Shinju Suigo Boat Tours

Maruyamacho

Mizugukiyaki Togei no Sato

Chomeiji Port

Omihachiman Sta.

Bicycle Rentals Line

To Kuwana

North exit

• About 35 minutes from Kyoto on thespecial rapid train• About 1 hour from Osaka on thespecialrapid
train
Takashima
Byodoji
TempleBicycle•Rentals
About 1 hour 35 minutes from Kobe
Fukao
(Sannomiya) on the special rapid train

Shiraoguchi

Shimin Undo-koen-mae
Chomeiji Onsen
Amaha no Yu

Omihachiman Sta.
bus stop #6

Omihachiman

Notogawa Sta.

2

Biwako Kanko Corporation★ Get off here if you’re going to the Hachimanbori area.

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Koka-Tsuchiyama IC

Tokaido Main Line
local train

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Omihachiman

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Notogawa

Wataraibashi Bridge

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Hachimanyama Ropeway-guchi bus stop

For bus stop #6 (Chomeiji
route) at Omihachiman Station,
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roundabout.

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3 min.

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you can also take a bus on the
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special rapid train

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Kuromaru PA

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Notogawa Junior High School

Kusatsu JCT

Kitatsuda

Obatacho Shiryokan-mae bus stop

Kobe (Sannomiya)
North
exit

Seta-higashi IC

Omihachiman Station bus terminal(stop #6, Chomeiji route, Ohmi Railway Bus)
5 min.

Tokyo

Kusatsu PA

422

Nango IC369 Terrace Café Omihachiman

A short walk from the north exit

From the Kansai region

To Kyotanabe

Watarai

Ekirinkun Omihachiman
Store (rental bicycles)

Toyosato Elementary School(designed by Vories)

To Iga-Ueno

Wetlands boat tours,
Omihachiman Tourism
Association

Route 1

JR近江八幡駅
JR
Omihachiman Station• From the Kanto region, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Maibara, then take thespecial rapid train on the Tokaido Main Line to Omihachiman. To get to Azuchi,transfer to a local train at Maibara.
• From the Kansai region, take the special rapid train on the Tokaido Main Line (fromJR Kyoto Line to JR Biwako Line sections) to Omihachiman. To get to Azuchi,transfer to a local train at Omihachiman.

Kasatori IC

Dainaka no Konami Archaeological Site

Ishiyama IC

To Uji

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To Suita

 0748-32-2131 ↸ 639-1 Nakanosho-cho, Omihachiman Scheduled boats: 2,200 yen for adults, 1,100 yen forchildren

Kyoto-higashi IC● Biwako Kanko Corporation

Otsu ICmi Road 0748-32-3527 ↸ 224 Maruyama-cho, Omihachiman Scheduled boats: 2,200 yen for adults, 1,100 yen forchildren

Scheduled boats will take even one passenger. Boat tour times
are 60 to 80 minutes. With all tour boat companies, you caneither take a scheduled boat or rent one privately (reservations
required). Note that scheduled boats may not run in winter.
For details such as number of scheduled boats and boat tour
times, either contact the boat company or visit the website below.

Samegaishuku
Museum(designed by Vories)

511

Bus

Getting to Omihachiman

Otsu SA161● Shima Shinju Suigo Boat Tours

The ferry to Okishima Port costs
500 yen one-way. Pay on the ferry.

Shinhamacho

Hattai

194

Engine-powered boats

Refreshing waterside cycling

Yamaji161

Omi Ohashi Bridge

 0748-32-2333 ↸ 1467-3 Maruyama-cho, Omihachiman Scheduled boats: 2,200 yen for adults, 1,870 yen forjunior high to university students (need student ID), 1,100
yen for elementary school students

Ogawa

Biwakoohashihigashizume
Kendo Taga
Omi merchant
Tamaki477
district
Otowacho
Sumotocho
Nakamuracho
Tomosadacho
Kobunakibashi
JuochoRitto-Konan IC 0748-32-2564 ↸ 880 Kitanosho-cho, Omihachiman Scheduled boats: 2,400 yen for adults, 1,200 yen forchildren25

Maibara IC

SaienjiNagasonechokita

ChomeijichoBiw
Oha ako
Brid shige

To Kyoto

Horikiri Port
Lake
Biwa

Takeshima Island

Lake Nishinoko

Okuhiei
Driveway

Hieizan
Driveway

Getting to the start of each route

The information in this pamphlet is current as of January 2024. Note that prices and other information may change.
The maps here are based on maps published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan.

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Higashiomi
City● Suigo no Sato Maruyama

25

Parking is 300 yen.
Pay on the ferry.

Okishima Island● Omihachiman Sightseeing Cooperative

Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman

Kanda PA Kamiinaba

Hikone Castle

477

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Hand-paddled boats

Biwako Dainaka Aisaikan

Yamajin Suisan
SazanaFor details,
visit the website.

Phone

194

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Miyagahama Beach

Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman

Route 5Odanijo Smart IC

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parking lot

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Okishima Port

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303

367

303

To Ichinomiya/Nagoya

Horikiri Port

Horikiri Port

• About 2 hours 40 minutes from Tokyoon the Hikari Shinkansen• About 1 hour 30 minutes from Nagoya
on the Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen

Shizugatake SA

JCT: Junction

Lake Biwa

Horikiri Port

25

Family Mart

100m

5 min. on footTokaido Main Line
special rapid train

Kinomoto IC

303

Nagahama Castle

Okishima visitor parking lot

Lake Biwa

Route 2N

Okishima visitor
parking lot

Maibara

PA: Parking area
SA: Service area

193

To Kutsuki

Getting to Okishima Island

Lakeside activities

To get to Okishima Island, you need to take the Okishima
Ferry from Horikiri Port. If you’re coming by car, about fiveminutes walk from the port (where you board the ferry) is the
Okishima visitor parking lot. If you’re coming by bus (twobuses per day, only on weekdays), get off at Horikiri Port stop.

10 km, 20 min. by car

Tokaido Shinkansen
Hikari or Kodama

Toll road
National
route
Local roadTo OgakiRoute 3

Getting to the start of each route

JR Omihachiman
Station

NagoyaIC: Interchange

192

Omihachiman
Tour Map

Tokaido Shinkansen
Nozomi or Hikari

Lake Yogo

Expressway

Okishima Port

6 different kinds of adventure!

From the Kanto region

365
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Chikubushima Island
To KatataOkishima Private Lodging
Koko

6 routes,

194
161

303

Okishima Observation DeckBy carTo Tsuruga

Kurimidezaike

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By bicycle

To Imajo20

Lake Biwa Widearea Road Map

Fureai Sports Park

Japan Heritage
Okishima Island

To Tsuruga

To Ibigawa-cho

Spectacular sights

Route 2To Tsuruga

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20m

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POINT
Just before the Shiratori
River, turn right onto
Biwako Yoshibue Roado There’s also a cafe where youcan enjoy local dishes and Omi beefChoose from classes in manual
wheel pottery, electric wheel pottery,or ceramics painting

A variety of buildings, such as the residencesof merchants who laid the foundation for
Omihachiman, and Western-style structuresdesigned by renowned architect Vories, arewithin walking distance. Explore thearchitectural beauty of Omihachiman.

Nishikawa Jingoro
House

Nishikawa Jingoro 3HouseaThis gathering place affords a front-row view ofLake Nishinoko and includes a cafe and restaurant.
Take a break from cycling to have lunch here.
 0748-46-6960 ↸ 4187-3 Shimotoira, Azuchi-cho,Omihachiman  11:00–14:30  Wed., summer break,year-end/New Year holidays  25 spaces

The Nishinoko udon noodles (500 yen) contains flour
made from the lake’s reedseMachiya Club
(complex occupying a former sake brewery)
Andrews Memorial Hall (the first building designed by Vories;
can only be viewed from outside, except during special openings)
Table Mother (restaurant inside a traditional townhouse)

200m

Hyde Memorial HallThis was once a kindergarten established by
Vories and his wife. The corridors, staircases,classrooms, and sickroom are preserved in their
original state. Photographs, drawings, and panel
exhibitions tell the history of the Vories family.

Hachiman Commercial High School 0748-32-3444 ↸ 177 Ichii-cho, Omihachiman  500 yen(free for high school students and younger)  10:00–16:00
 Mon., year-end/New Year holidays  NoneSide trips

Try visiting all of the more than 20 buildings designed
by Vories. You can also experience the past at
Musajuku, one of the stations along the Nakasendoroute in the south of the town, where you’ll findthings like former inns for government officials.

Ikeda-machi Western-style
Residential Area

The exhibition room has calligraphy done
by Vories and a piano

5

Hassho-mae

The American-style houses in this area designed by
Vories represented a new way of living. Waterhouse
Memorial Hall is also used as a hotel.

The Edo period architecture
has been designated an
Important Cultural PropertydStatues of Vories and a girl(in front of the Omi Brotherhood)
Old Hachiman Post Office (designed by Vories)

Obata Kamisuji

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Japanese- and Western-stylebuildings at the intersection of
Shinmachi-dori Street are agreat photo spot

Former Hirose Residence(designed by Vories)

 0748-32-7048 ↸ 2-19 Shinmachi, Omihachiman  300
yen for adults, 150 yen for junior high and elementary school
students  9:00–16:30 (enter by 16:00)  Mon. (open on
public holidays, closed following day), year-end/New Yearholidays  NoneadHachiman Elementary School

This building was the residence and headquarters of
Nishikawa Riemon, one of the wealthiest merchants
in Omi. It retains the characteristics of an Omi
merchant’s residence, with an inner garden, open
yard, and a three-story warehouse (entry prohibited).

Omihachiman Church Pastors House (designed by Vories)

POINT

1 Ikeda-machi Western-style
residential area

Former Nishikawa
Residence

Take a break by
the window for aview of Lake
Nishinoko

4 Vories Memorial Hallb

Obata Tourist
Parking Lot

The residence and the warehouse are on a 2,310 m2 lot

2 0748-32-2456 ↸ 11 Jionjicho-moto, Omihachiman
 500 yen (300 yen for junior and senior high students, free
for elementary school students and younger)  10:00–16:00(Must phone ahead for reservations)  Mon., public holidays,
year-end/New Year holidays  3 spaces

Hakuunkan

2 Former Nishikawa
ResidenceceVories Gakuen

5 Hyde Memorial Hall

Shinmachio The magical morning
atmosphere of Lake Nishinoko

Nishinoko Station

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Kajiyacho

Vories Memorial HallThis was the residence of William Merrell Vories,
an architect and the founder of The Omi
Brotherhood, Ltd. Observe the inner structure andfurnishings to see how it adopts the attractive
elements of Japanese architecture.

Taga

Vories Gakuen-mae

Hachimanbori
Former Chuda Residence(Osugicho) Hachimanyama(designed by Vories,
Ropeway-guchi
inside Club Harie Himure House)
Hachimanbori canalTamaki

Kendo Taga

Taga Tourist Parking Lot

Himurehachimangu Shrine

A magnificent mansion exists at the place where futon
manufacturer Nishikawa Co., Ltd. was founded. It’s where
the 12 generations of the Nishikawa family lived and retains
designs from various periods. Although the house is usuallyclosed to the public, you can enter the museum and store.

The two-story wooden building ischaracterized by its prominent chimney

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Ropchima
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Shiryokan-mae

Ekirinkun Omihachiman Store (bicycle rentals)

Breeze around Omihachiman 0748-33-1345 ↸ 620 Nakanosho-cho, Omihachiman  Depends on the class (see official website to confirm) Wed., year-end/New Year holidays  30 spaces

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Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

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North Exit TouristLine
Information Center 090-1222-5050 ↸ Taga Tourist Parking
Lot, 569 Taga-cho, Omihachiman
 Starting at 2,000 yen per hour
(no advance reservations needed) 10:00–18:00 (rentals end at 17:00)
 Mon., Tues.

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Take a class in making Mizugukiyaki, ceramics
characterized by light blue colors representing thewater of Lake Biwa. Guided instruction ensuresthat even beginners can make pottery. Booking
recommended.

William Merrell Vories, a renowned architect with buildings all overJapan, lived in Omihachiman. Arriving at age 24, he made numerous
contributions to society and was recognized for this by being named
the very first Honorary Citizen of Omihachiman.

Omihachiman charms visitors with its mix of merchantresidences, traditional Japanese houses, andWestern-style buildings designed by Vories. Learn thestory of these buildings and about the man who left hisarchitectural mark all over Japan.

oThe lakeshore andpaddy fields can be seenfrom the cycle path2

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a boatman. Be sure to take lots of photos
on the boat

15 min. on footObata Tourist
Parking Lot

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Azuchi Sta.

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Kendo Taga

TamakiBi

Shimotoira

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Mizugukiyaki
Togei no Sato

A town closely connected toWilliam Merrell Vories

Omihachiman History and
Folk Museum

Vories Memorial Field

BREEZY+ Omihachiman StoreThe Omihachiman cycling route ends in the Hachimanbori
area. Take the time to view both Japanese and Westernarchitecture, including Omi merchant residences and buildings
designed by renowned architect William Merrell Vories.

Goal

2 min. on foot3

You can rent an electric scooter in the Taga Tourist2023/11/Jmap
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It’s a smooth, effortless way to get around.

Cycling around
Hachimanbori Canal5 0748-32-2909 (Nishikawa Cultural Foundation) ↸ 17
Osugi-cho, Omihachiman   Usually closed to the public(house open briefly in spring and autumn), museum and store
open 10:00–17:00 (closed Tues. and year-end/New Yearholidays)  None

近江八幡観光ルート
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Explore the Town
by Electric
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Hyde Memorial Hall

©Akira Naito

Take the cycle pathalong the lake

Taga Tourist Parking Lot

Cycling around
Hachimanbori canal 3

To Kyoto 0748-46-6512 ↸ 800 Kuwanomiji, Azuchi-cho,Omihachiman  610 yen for adults, 350 yen forsenior high and university students, 170 yen forjunior high and elementary school students
 9:00–17:00 (enter by 16:30)  Mon. (open on
public holidays, closed following day), year-end/New
Year holidays  55 spaces

Watch a movie
showing a virtual
recreation of Azuchi
CastleInside is a recreation of a gold-ground
painting by Kano Eitoku©Akira Naito

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A full-size reconstruction of the 5th and 6th
floors of Azuchi Castle tower was shown at
Seville Expo ’92 in Spain. It is now exhibitedhere for visitors to enjoy its exquisite design.

To Omihachiman Sta.

n The porcelain folding screen
paintings and diorama of Azuchi Castle
ruins and its surroundings are impressive

Nobunaga’s Castle
MuseumHakuunkan is a tourist information centerand an Omihachiman landmark

POINTElectric
scooter rentals

OtowachodNakamuracho

hot spring next to Lake Biwa. Locals andvisitors alike frequent this facility, whichboasts seven types of baths and a wood-firedsauna.

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7 min. on footg2

Kogan Shiratorigawa

This cycle path goes along Shiratori River,which feeds Lake Biwa, the shore of the lake,
and the south-west of Lake Nishinoko. The
flat, easy route allows you to enjoy thescenery while riding.

POINT

Mt. Hachiman

Hakuunkan

Obata Tourist
Parking Lot

Chomeiji Onsen
Amaha no Yu

2b
La Collina Omihachiman

Biwako Yoshibue Roadd

Vories Memorial Hallf1

Mr. Hidemi Yabu

Nishinoko 2
Station

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A trip around the residences of Omi merchants and buildings designed by Vories

3 min. on foot1 Azuchi Castle MuseumeChomeijiPortcTaga Tourist
Parking Lot
Kendo Tagac

Omi merchant district

ive

Country Harbour(lakeside activities and an acai bowl restaurant)
Rare Wood Beads Bijoux(classes in making accessories using rare wood beads)
Cogocoro Hachiman Canvas Bags
(makes and sells leather and canvas bags; offers crafts classes)

Nishikawa Jingoro House

Kagadanchiguchi

Azuchi Sta. Tourist Information Center

Start(Vories Memorial Hall director)

1 Lake NishinokociRBiwako Dainaka Aisaikan (sells fresh vegetables and lake fish)

Former Nishikawa Residencec

On foot

Route 6

7 min. on footPOINT
There’s an undergroundwalkway for traversing
the stationln The scale model is separated in the middle to show
the interior of the castle towergcdYakiniku and Sukiyaki Ikemoto(operated by an Omi beef butcher)
Coffee Roast Bogota(coffee beans specialty shop)
Bronze Statue of Nobunaga(an image of a gallant Nobunaga)
Makezu no Tsuba Hompo Mangoro(confection connected to Nobunaga)
Kitagawa spring(spring water that carps live in)
Umenokawa spring (one of the springs
supplying Nobunaga with tea ceremony water)
Ryori Uoishi (serves local cuisine;reservations needed)

Chomeijicho

Cycling around
Lake Nishinoko

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 0748-31-1126 ↸ 68-1 Chomeiji-cho, Omihachiman Hot spring entry: 1,200 yen for junior high students andolder (1,500 yen on weekends and public holidays), 600
yen for ages 3 and older (700 yen on weekends and public holidays). Children
under 3 not allowed. Prices include hot spring tax.  10:00–21:00, closes at
22:00 on Fri.–Sat. and public holidays (restaurant last orders at 20:30)
 Closed on maintenance days; confirm before coming  58 spaces

5 min. on foot 0748-46-5616 ↸ 700 Konaka, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for students, 100 yen forchildren under 12  9:00–17:00 (enter by 16:30)  Mon.
(open on public holidays, closed following day), year-end/New
Year holidays  20 spacesbAzuchi Sta.

Peruse exhibits related to medieval Azuchi. Don’t
miss the 1:20 scale model of Azuchi Castle, or
the porcelain folding screen paintings of Azuchi
Castle.

bdfaMaruyamacho

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Dainakaa

Wataraibashi Kitazume

Chomeiji Temple

l Cherry blossoms
line the route in spring

You can see a gonza, a paddy
field off the shore of the lake.
Accessible only by boat,
it is a rare sight.

Mt. Hachiman

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After a day of activities, refresh yourself in a

Ikeda-machi Western-style
residential area

Azuchi Castle MuseumaAsobiwa Hachiman Gate reception (stand-up paddleboarding
while watching the sunset)

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There’s a dedicatedcycle and foot pathalong the Shiratori River

Sh

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Obata Tourist
Parking Lot

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 0748-46-2424 ↸ 6678 Shimotoira, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman
 500 yen for adults, 320 yen for senior high and university
students, free for junior high and elementary school students.
There is an extra charge for special exhibits.
 9:00–17:00 (enter by 16:30)  Mon. (open on public holidays,
closed following day), year-end/New Year holidays  55 spaces

The building’s
exterior design has a
traditional European look

Located along the outer moat of Azuchi Castle ruins

Archaeological relics reveal life in Omi from about 300
BC to 500 AD. Exhibits give an easy-to-understandlook at Azuchi Castle and Oda Nobunaga in Japan’s
medieval ages and Warring States period.

ab

Kogan Shiratorigawa

Omihachiman Suigo is one of Japan’s three main
wetlands. Take a guided boat ride through thisnatural Japanese scenery. You can swap places
with the boatman and try paddling yourself.
60-minute tour.
Suigo no Sato Maruyama  0748-32-2333 (Ask for

the Shiga Rhythm program) ↸ 1467-3 Maruyama-cho,Omihachiman  From 8,000 yen for 2 people per private boat
(Book by 12 noon the day before.) Use of a private boat by 1
person will require the fee for 2 people. �During bad
weather, Wed. in winter  15 spaces
Inquire about private boats and other matters.

26
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Wetlands Boat Tour:
Try Paddling Yourself

Visiting Historic Buildings

There’s a dedicated cycle and foot path along the south
shore of Lake Nishinoko. Enjoy the attractive waterscapeof Omihachiman, such as the tall reeds along the shore
of Lake Nishinoko and the scenic paddy fields.

1km

POINT

Cosmos field (a popular attraction in autumn)

To Maibara

Fukao Bicycle Rentals

Sweet Shop Cherie (patisserie and cafe)

Mt. Chomeiji

3 Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle
Archaeological Museum

25

Reed field (panoramic view of the vast reed shallows)

1

511

Lake
Nishinoko

La Collina OmihachimanbThere’s arestaurant and aterrace to relax whilelooking out at Lake
Biwa
Next to the main bath is a sauna styled after aJapanese tea room

Route (approx. 3 hours)

POINT
Follow the scenic
path throughthe countryside

To Kannonshoji Temple and Kyorinbo Temple

Takashima
Bicycle Rentals

POINT

2
Nobunaga’s
Castle Museum

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Mr. Tetsuya Kakuta

St a r t(Suigo no Sato Maruyama)

Trip advice(Omihachiman Local
Vitalization Cooperator)

25 Maruyamacho

Chomeiji Temple

Chomeiji Onsen 4
Chomeijicho
Chomeiji Port
Amaha no Yu
Wetlands boat tour: Try paddling yourself 1

A spacious site
next to Lake Biwa

A vast field of reeds stretches out from the road north of the lake

Lake Nishinoko is the largest of
Lake Biwa’s attached lakes

Take care while riding in town, where there’s a lot of
traffic and the roads can be a bit bumpy. If you havetime, I recommend a side trip to Horikiri Port, where
you can take a ferry to Okishima.

+ Lake Biwa Shoreline RouteGoal 0748-32-3138 ↸ Miyagahama, Okishima-cho,Omihachiman    Depends on type of facility and plan(see official website to confirm)  500 spaces

Trip advice

 0748-46-6594 ↸ Shimotoira, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman Adults 700 yen, children 200 yen  Depends on the season
 Open year-round  150 spaces

Eat yourtake-out lunchin the plaza

JR Omihachiman Station

Azuchi Post Office3

1

Wataraibashi
Kitazume

Mt. Chomeiji

The wooded shores with sweeping views of Lake Biwa
have plenty of places for overnight stays or daytime
activities. Come and enjoy a barbecue for the day(reservations needed). All food and gear is provided
and barbecues are under roofs in case of rain.

Try thepopularsteamedchicken set(1,600 yen)

Go on a half-day cycling trip throughfarmland and along the wetlands ofLake Nishinoko. On the long route, you
can ride along the shores of Lake
Biwa. Recommended for beginnercyclists, too.

Goal

2

19 min. by bicycle

POINT
Eat yourtake-out lunchin the plaza

2 Hachimanyama
Castle Ruins

POINT

2 Mizugukiyaki Togei no Sato

 0748-32-3323(Zuiryuji Temple)↸ Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman  Temple admission 500 yen(600 yen for special viewing ticket)  9:00–17:00  Open
year-round  20 spaces (parking lot for ropeway users)
o Zuiryuji Temple was relocated from Kyoto

Shinmachi-dori Street islined with merchant homes

19 min. by bicycle

Shimotoira

The largest of Lake Biwa’s attached lakes has
reed beds in the shallows. The reeds are a brilliant
green in spring and summer, and reflect thesetting sun infall and winter.

Winterdiversion

Farmland covers
the north side of
Lake Nishinoko.
There are numerous
tourist farms.

KyukamuraOhmi-HachimanThemagnificent
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compoundThe road from the Obata parking lot
to the Hachimanbori Canal is linedwith the residences of Omi
merchants, who flourished in the
distribution business.

Cycling around
Hachimanbori canalAssumed former
5 site of Seminario

Walk the Omi
Merchant District

Nishinoko Station

Shiga Prefectural 3
Azuchi Castle
ArchaeologicalMuseum

2 Azuchi Castle ruins

Shimotoira Kita

17 min. by bicycle

 0748-46-4234 (Azuchi Station Tourist Information Center)↸ 275 Shimotoira, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman  5 spaces

Sokenji Temple

Cycling around Lake Nishinoko

Entrance

511

The ruins of Nobunaga’s castle are on the 198-meter-highMount Azuchi. The stone steps and walls that lead to thecastle tower and main castle compound make for an
imposing sight and hint at the prosperity of Nobunaga’s reign.

30 min. by bicycle

There’s a
dedicated cycleandfoot path
Dodobashi Bridge

Long
route

26 min.
by bicycle

4 Azuchi Castle ruins

POINT

300m

To Maibara

4 Azuchi Castle
Ruins

1

Short route
Biwako Yoshibue RoadN

To Omihachiman Sta.

Lake Nishinoko

Hachimanyama Castle was built by warlord
Toyotomi Hidetsugu. Zuiryuji Temple, Hidetsugu’s
family temple, today stands where the main
castle compound once stood.

Azuchi Sta. Tourist
Information Centercle
By bicy Meet the colors of Omihachiman

3 min. by bicycle

Nobunaga’s mausoleum

Otemichiroad

This is believed to be where Japan’s first
Christian seminary was, built by Organtino, an
Italian missionary who was received warmly by
Nobunaga. Together with Azuchi Castle, it was
burnt down following the death of Nobunaga.

Lake Nishinoko

5 Assumed Former Siteof Seminario(Azuchi Volunteer
Tour Guide Association)

The stone-wall-lined
Otemichi road leads from
Sanmon gate to Azuchi Castle

Start
JR Omihachiman Station

Side trips

To the east of Azuchi Station, check out Kannonshoji
Temple, which stands on the former site of a castle
Nobunaga once invaded. In autumn, visit Kyorinbo
Temple, famous for its brilliant fall colors.

Mr. Shigeru Yamazoe1

are closed in winter.

3a

3 Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman

Lake Biwa

Refreshing Waterside Cycling

Cycle around Azuchi, site of one ofthe primary castles of Oda
Nobunaga. Feel the history of Azuchi
as you walk around the stone wallsof the large castle ruins andsurrounding spots that are closely
connected to Nobunaga.

Trip advice
If you’re touring Azuchi by bicycle, I recommend bringing yourown lunch so you can eat it wherever you like. This allows you totake your time visiting historic places connected to Nobunaga.

JA Green Omi Kitekana

Hakuunkan

Obata Tourist Parking Lot

 0748-33-0031 ↸ 157 Chomeiji-cho, Omihachiman
 Free  8:00–17:00  Open year-round  Yes (atmountain top)

Long route takes approx. 4 hours
Short route takes approx. 3.5 hours

JR Azuchi Station

5 min. by bicycle

5 min. by bicycle

5
Assumed former site of
Seminario

Goal

4
Azuchi Castle ruins

Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle
Archaeological Museum

7 min. by bicycle

3

3 min. on foot2
Nobunaga’s Castle Museum

10 min. by bicycle

Azuchi Castle Museum

A short bicycle ride1

JR Azuchi Station

Route (approx. 5 hours)

Travel around the Omihachiman area as well

Start

2

Star t1km

25 Sections of prefectural route 25

A famous
bird-watching spotfrom where manyvarieties can be
seen

Azuchi Castle
ruins

Hachimanyama La Collina
Shimotoira
Omihachiman
Castle ruins
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POINT
2
Azuchi Sta.
You can do your dinner
Walk the Omi merchant 1
and breakfast supply Konoshoadistrict
shopping at

Chomeiji Temple

Route 5

Follow Oda Nobunaga’s Footsteps

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Chomeiji PortThis mountain temple founded by Prince Shotoku is
known for bestowing health and longevity tovisitors. Take in a panoramic view of Lake Biwa
from the temple at the top of the 808 stone steps.

Cycle Azuchi, site of the last castle of Nobunaga

POINT
A perfect place towatch the sunset

3 LakeNishinoko

Miyagahama
Beach

Create cups andplates in the shape
you like

On foot

Dainaka

Meishin Expressway
interchangescle
By bicy

Chomeijicho

Chomeiji Onsen Amaha no Yu

The romon, a two-story gate, is said toward off evil from all who pass througho For takeout customers only,
enjoy a commanding view ofLake Biwa from the terrace

The main hall andthree-story pagoda are
Important Cultural Properties

Pick up specially packaged
sweetso The worship hall and the main hall werebuilt in the Kamakura period

G oal

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Horikiri PortN

Hino River 0748-33-6666 ↸ 615-1 Kitanosho-cho,Omihachiman  9:00–18:00 (food court 10:00–17:00)
Hours vary by shop.  New Year’s Day  650 spaces

Winter diversions

Mr. Hisanori Imai
(Mizugukiyaki Togei no Sato)

Ferries depart to Okishima
10 to 12 times a day 0748-33-9779 (Okishima Island Promotion Council)↸ Okishima-cho, Omihachiman  Okishima Ferry 500 yen
one-way  7:15–21:00 (from 8:15 on Sun.)  Open
year-round  Parking lot for ferry passengers to the island(300 yen; pay on the ferry)

7 369 Terrace Cafe
Omihachiman
8 Chomeiji
Wataraibashi Kitazume
TempleMaruyamacho
25c

10 min. by car

500m

4 Horikiri Port
(Okishima Ferry terminal)

Sections of prefectural route 25

There are so many ways to engage your senses in the richnature, history, and culture of Omihachiman. Bring along
friends or family to make beautiful memories.

Enjoy a deluxe barbecue of Omi beef

(Okishima Ferry
terminal)
Arrival and departure point for Okishima ferries.
Park your car at the visitor parking lot afive-minute walk from the port.

1km

o Wetlands abound with the refreshing sightof newly green reeds in summer

Trip advice

4 Horikiri
Port

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The casual French cuisine highlights local vegetables
grown using no fertilizers or agrochemicals. Homemade
vegan cake (650 yen) andlemonade (850 yen) arealso popular.

8

Okishima visitor parking lot
Suishabashi

Spend a day with a range ofactivities in Omihachiman.
Take a refreshing drive along
Lake Biwa. We also
recommend choosing just one
activity and experiencing it to
the fullest.

4

Kyukamura Ohmi-HachimanThis is the flagship store of Taneya Japanese
confectioneries and Club Harie Western
confectioneries. The complex includes stores toshop, enjoy a coffee, or see how baumkuchen cakeis made.

Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman (view of Lake Biwa from all guest rooms)

Chalet Mizugahama (cafe with sweeping views of Lake Biwa)

25 are closed in winter.

11 min. by carNdKojoso (inn offering lake fish dishes)dMizugukiyaki Togei no Sato

Omihachiman
Sta.

5 La Collina
Omihachiman

Lake Biwa

369 (Miroku) Terrace Cafe
Omihachiman 050-8887-2238↸ 182-22 Chomeiji-cho,Omihachiman 11:00–18:00
 Tues., Wed.,
year-end/New Year holidays
 15 spaces

JA Green Omi Kitekana (farmers’ market)

Okishima Port

5 Okishima
Private Lodging
Koko

5 min. by car●Shima Shinju Suigo Boat Tours●Biwako Kanko Corporation
There are four wetlands boat tour
operators, including the one shownon the route (to the left). See thereverse side of the pamphlet for
details of each tour operator.

The main shop’s roof is covered
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 050-8887-5376 ↸ 250-1 Okishima-cho, Omihachiman
 3,500 yen/night (no meals). Has a kitchen.  Check-in
15:00 / check-out 10:00  Open year-round  NoneabcItsukushima Shrine(dedicated to Benzaiten)

Pier

Selected by theJapanesegovernment as ahistorical andcultural heritagesite

7

6 Okishima Island

2

Wetlands boat tours

To Kyoto

Marutake Ohmi Nishikawa (butcher’s and restaurant selling Omi beef)

About 1.5 km off the shore of Omihachiman,
Okishima is Lake Biwa’s largest island. One of the
few inhabited lake islands in the world, it even has
its own elementary school. A great place to relax
and forget about time.

Meishin Expressway
interchanges

Kanekichi Yamamoto main store (freshly made deep-fried croquettes)

Hatsuyuki Shokudo (famous retro-style restaurant)

From the pier, get a
panoramic view of the torii
gates of Itsukushima Shrineon the lake and themountains to the west

Stay overnight at Okishima, a lake islandwith 250 residents. The private lodging
and island townscape are a throwback
to mid-20th century simpler times.

Route (approx. 5.5 hours)hWatayo (renowned Omi sweet called detchi yokan originated here)

POINT

Lake Biwa seen from the window of the Umi RoomOkishima Private
Lodging Koko

5

1

See the front page for access from Ryuointerchange and Hikone interchange.

Norimatsu Shokuhin Yoshii Shoten (originator of aka kon’nyaku, a local specialty)

Rental bicycles
Omihachiman Sta.
North Exit Tourist
Information Center

Omihachiman Sta.

Enjoying a lazyhand-paddled tourin the wetlands

Engine-powered boats

Ohm
Yok i Railw
aichi Lin aye

Experience firsthand traditional
Japanese townscape and livinghMeijibashi Amana (popular parfait made with uiro rice cakes)

Okishima Island(Okishima Fishery Cooperative)

Enjoy a day of boat riding, pottery, barbecuing, and hot springs

Start

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Sennaritei Hachimanbori store (Omi beef croquettes and sushi)

8 min. by car

Omihachiman Himure Village (Japanese and Western confectioneries)

6

Ms. Asumi Kawase

By carRoute 3

Lakeside Activities

Besides the aquatic landscapes ofHachimanbori and Lake Nishinoko,
Omihachiman offers breathtaking sceneryfrom mountain temples. Stay at the island of
Okishima, from where you’ll watch the sunset
and enjoy Lake Biwa to the fullest.

8

Chomeiji Temple

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369 Terrace Cafe Omihachiman

Tourist Parking Lot

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15 min. on foot, by ferry,and by car

Omihachiman
Post Office

6
Okishima Island

 0748-32-3151 ↸ 257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman Obata Tourist Parking Lot

Sakuramiyacho
Omihachiman City Hall

A short walk

2 ObataObata

Omi merchants have paid homage at this shrine
since ancient times. The Sagicho Festival in Marchand the Hachiman Festival in April are two of themain fire festivals in Shiga Prefecture, anddesignated as Intangible Folk Cultural Properties
of Japan.

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Shrinef

Koko (lodging) (sunset)

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Nakamuracho●Omihachiman Sightseeing
Cooperative●Suigo no Sato Maruyama

20 min. on foot and by ferry

Hand-paddled boatscHorikiri Port

Hachiman Commercial
High Schoolb

Hachimanbori
Canal 1o A boat traveling along the
Hachimanbori Canal

15 min. by car

Hachimanyama Ropeway
2 HimureHachimanhachimangu
Elementary Schoola
ShrineO

A ropeway takes you to the top of
Mount Hachiman, the symbol ofOmihachiman. Marvel at panoramic
views of Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko,
and the old castle town.

The Omihachiman wetlands boat tour is said tohave originated when warlords Oda Nobunaga andToyotomi Hidetsugu traveled the wetlands by boat,
mimicking boating done at the Imperial Court.

Otowacho

5This route features postcard-perfect views wherever you look. Keepyour camera ready for a day around Lake Biwa, where you’ll findtranquil townscapes and natural colors that change with each hour.

Wetlands Boat Tour4

2
Omi merchant district4

 0748-33-9779 (Okishima Island Promotion Council)

Hachimanbori (Osugicho)
Hachimanyama
Ropeway-guchi

Tamaki

Lake Nishinoko (waterscape)With surroundings
lit up, enjoy a boat rideat night, too

10 min. on foot and by car

POINT

3

Goal

Trip advice

Hachimanyama
Ropeway 0748-32-0303 ↸ Miyauchi-cho,Omihachiman  Roundtrip adults 950 yen,children 480 yen  9:00–17:00 (last ropeway
up leaves at 16:30)  Open year-round  20
spacesKendo Taga

Hachimanyama Castle ruins(panoramic views)(Omihachiman Sightseeing
Cooperative)

3HaRopchima
Taga Tourist
ew nya Parking Lot
ayma

Hachimanyama Castle ruins 0748-33-6061 (Omihachiman Station North Exit Tourist
Information Center) ↸ Area around Miyauchi-cho,Omihachiman  Obata Tourist Parking Lot

4 min. by Hachimanyama Ropeway

4 Wetlands boat tour

Mt. Hachiman

2

Walk the Omi merchant district

The moat of Hachimanyama Castle, where thewarlord Toyotomi Hidetsugu lived, is surrounded by aquaint townscape with many sightseeing spots. Stroll
the canal lined with stone walls and storehouses.

Kitanosho La Collina-mae

3

5 min. on footLa Collina Omihachiman 5

Running every 15 minutes,
the ropeway takes you to the
top of the mountain in 4
minutes1

Start
Obata Tourist Parking Lot(Omihachiman Volunteer
Tour Guide Association)

Hachimanbori Canal Area

Shinmachi-dori Street in the Hachimanbori area
is lined with residences of Omi merchants

Omihachiman is a modest town, but touring
it reveals fascinating things about local
history and legends. I recommend enlisting
tour guides like us for your visit here.

Mr. Koji Shioyama

1Route (day and a half)

Trip advice

See the front page for access from Ryuointerchange and Hikone interchange.

JR Omihachiman Station

15 min. by bus

10 min. on foot5
La Collina Omihachiman

17 min. on footHachimanyama Ropeway

Focusing on the Hachimanbori area, an old
castle town and a well-known movie location,
this route includes visits to historical spots anda wetlands boat tour. Going by car, or by rental
bicycle from the train station, is also
recommended.

Goal

4
Wetlands boat tour

3

A short walk

Himurehachimangu Shrine

A short walk2

Hachimanbori Canal area

10 min. by bus

JR Omihachiman Station

Route (approx. 5 hours)

1

View Lake Nishinoko and the town of Azuchi
from the top of Mount Hachiman

Gorgeous aquatic landscapes and Lake Biwa’s only inhabited island

Spectacular Sights

Classic Sightseeing RouteStart

By carRoute 2Tokcle
By bicy

By carJR

On foot

By busRoute 1

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The white walls andred roof exude warmth 0748-32-7003 (Omihachiman Tourism Association) / Waterhouse
Memorial Hall 0748-32-4654 (Omihachiman Machiya Club) ↸ Areaaround 5-chome, Ikeda-machi, Omihachiman   Can only beviewed from outside (Some rooms are available for viewing. Inquire
beforehand)  None

Some of the four existing houses are still inhabited

Visitors can enter
Kyoiku Kaikan, which
was a lecture hall