The "fan bone" industry, which is said to have started using madake bamboo planted to prevent flooding of the Azumi River, Shiga Prefecture's second largest river, has been handed down for over 9 years and accounts for 300% of the national market share. The area is also familiar to many as the birthplace of Nakae Toju, the founder of Japanese Yangmingism. The area is dotted with facilities related to him, including the Nakae Toju Memorial Museum, Toju Shrine, and the remains of Toju Shoin, where he taught his disciples.
This is a beautiful swimming and camping site with white sand and green pines stretching for about 1km. It is particularly crowded with swimmers and campers in the summer, and in recent years it has also become popular as a place to enjoy leisure activities such as kayaking and windsurfing.
Nakae Toju (1608-1648), a Confucian scholar in the early Edo period and known as the father of Japanese Yangmingism, was born in Ogawa Village, Takashima County, Omi Province (present-day Azumigawa Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture). There are many related spots scattered around the area, including a museum that displays documents and belongings related to Mr. Toju, who was praised as the "Omi Saint" for his many virtuous deeds and influence, as well as Toju Shrine, Toju Shoin, and Richikan.
The facility operates as a place where many tourists can enjoy themselves, with a focus on providing tourist information for Takashima City and selling local specialties, as well as a workshop where visitors can experience making folding fans, a local industry. There are also restaurants, snack and convenience stores, an information corner and rest area.
Founded in 7, our handmade Japanese and Western sweets are popular both in and outside the region. We have everything from local souvenirs to everyday snacks and formal gift boxes. We also recommend sweets made with Azumigawa Town's specialty, "Adoberry"!
Takashima fans boast a 300-year history and 90% of the production volume in Japan. They are said to have started out using madake bamboo that was planted to prevent flooding of the Azumi River. They are also made into "Omi fans" locally.
This is a traditional fishing method in which a fan-shaped net is set up to catch the sweetfish that swim upstream by driving them onto the riverbank. In 18, the Fisheries Agency selected this area as one of the "XNUMX Historical and Cultural Assets of Fishing Villages to be Preserved for the Future."
We will guide you through a fun course around Azumigawa's tourist spots.
The travel times below are for walking.
JRAdogawa Station
JRAdogawa Station
Bus timetable here
When boysenberries were cultivated in Azumigawa Town and made into a local specialty, the nickname "Adoberry" was given to them as a familiar name to many people. Locally harvested Adoberries are made into a variety of local products, such as Adoberry gelato, cakes, juice, and sweets, and are sold at roadside stations in the city, attracting attention.
