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Shirahige-jinja Shrine |
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A big vermilion Torii Gate standing in the lake is very famous. The main shrine is a important cultural asset and prayers given here are believed to bring about longevity, childbirth, successful marriage, better fortune, etc. |
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Contact:TEL.0740-36-1555 |
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Shin-Asahi Fushamura |
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A "michino-eki" -roadside resting spot -noted for its Netherland-style windmill. At the Iris House you will find a restaurant, glass beads shop, flower shop and the Salt & Pepper Shakers Museum. |
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Contact:TEL.0740-25-6464 |
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Kaizu-Osaki Cliff |
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Known as "Hazy dawn and the granite cliff at Kaizuosaki" in the Eight Views of Biwako, it is also famous for its 4-kilometer cherry blossom tunnel on the lakeshore in spring and many people visit here to enjoy its beauty every year. |
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Contact:EL.0740-28-1188(Makino-cho Tourism Association) |
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Hakodateyama - Ski Resort |
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Enjoy a great view of magnificent Lake Biwa from the mountaintop, 547 meters above sea level. In winter, many people visit at the ski resort which has also a snowboarding area. |
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Contact:TEL.0740-22-2108(Imazu-cho Tourism Association)
TEL.0740-22-2486(Hakodateyama Ski Resort) |
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