Kyoto East Interchange

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Shirahige Shrine

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 30 hours

  Widely known as "Shirahige-san" or "Myojin-san," this is the oldest shrine in Omi, also known as Omi's Itsukushima. Many tourists visit the shrine as it is a photogenic spot with its vermilion-lacquered torii gates floating on Lake Biwa.

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Red spider lilies growing in Katsurahama

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 30 hours

  Around the autumn equinox, clusters of red spider lilies are in full bloom in the Katsurahama Park area of ​​Imazu Town. They look like a bright red carpet has been laid out. More and more people are coming with their cameras to see the unusual sight of clusters of red spider lilies with Lake Biwa in the background. [Usually the best time to see them: mid-September]

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Biwako Hakodateyama

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 90 hours

  The cute fluffy kochia is planted at the summit of Mt. Hakodate. Enjoy the crimson-colored kochia in autumn at the summit overlooking Lake Biwa. Also enjoy the parfait specialty shop LAMP at the summit and the hill overlooking Lake Biwa. [Opening period: Autumn is usually open from early September to early November]

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Metasequoia Namiki

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 30 hours

  The prefectural road that runs through Makino Pickland Agricultural Park is 2.4km long and is lined with about 500 metasequoia trees, creating a plateau-like landscape as the approach road to Makino Plateau. The road changes appearance with each season, from the budding greenery of spring, to the deep greenery of summer, the autumn leaves of late autumn, and the bare trees and snowflakes of winter, captivating visitors. [Best time to see autumn leaves: usually late November to early December]

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Makino Agricultural Park Makino Pickland

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 60 hours

  This is an agricultural park where you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits. You can enjoy picking fruits such as cherries in early summer, blueberries, grapes, chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and apples. The special gelato in the center house is very popular.

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Roadside Station Fujiki no Sato Adogawa

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 30 hours

  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 restaurants, snack and convenience stores, an information corner and rest area, etc.

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