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Lake Biwa Voyage Song Museum

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 30 hours

  The Lake Biwa Circumnavigation Song, an emotional song about impressionable youth and the romance of circumnavigation, is a classic song beloved by the nation. The song was born in Imazu-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. The song was written in 6 by students from the water club of the former Third High School in Kyoto (now the Kyoto University Rowing Club) while they were sailing around Lake Biwa on a boat. The Lake Biwa Circumnavigation Song Museum has a comprehensive display of materials related to the lyricist and composer, as well as a listening corner where you can listen to the Lake Biwa Circumnavigation Song by many singers and musicians.

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Imazu Port (Takeshima Cruise)

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 140 hours

  It is a busy gateway to Chikubushima Hogonji Temple, the 30th temple of the XNUMX Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Regular sightseeing boats operate to Chikubushima, with round-trip routes and a crossing route to Nagahama Port on the opposite shore.

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STAGEX Takashima

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 60 hours

  STAGEX Takashima is a leisure facility on the shores of Lake Biwa where you can stay overnight in glamping cabins or tents, and enjoy BBQs in a vast area that can seat 400 guests.
  There is also a cycle cafe on site, and it can be used as an intermediate point on the Biwaichi (cycling around Lake Biwa) tour.

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Takashima Village

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 60 hours

  The Katsuno district of Takashima City is an old castle town with an atmosphere of the past. The main gate of the Jinya and samurai residences still remain to this day. In one corner of the area, a 150-year-old merchant's house that once operated as an oil business has been hand-renovated by volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and reborn as "Villege." Currently, buildings 1 to 8 are housed here. After strolling around and reminiscing about history, you can enjoy a meal, an experience, or shopping.

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Shiga Prefecture Lake Biwa Children's Country

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 180 hours

  Biwako Children's Land is a large park on the shores of Lake Biwa that features a grassy plaza, large playground equipment stretching 40 meters in length, athletic playground equipment that stimulates children's creativity, an adventure waterway, a campsite, and the Rainbow House. The Rainbow House has table tennis, a trampoline, a playroom, accommodation rooms, a training room, and a craft room, and regularly hosts events such as craft experiences, a climbing experience where you can try your hand at climbing a 9m-high climbing wall, a cooking plaza, and parent-child exercise classes.

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Takashima City Shin-Asahi Waterbird Observation Center

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 60 hours

  From the large windows of the center, you can see the calm inlet of Lake Biwa, and when you look through the telescope, you can see the delicate movements of the water birds that have migrated from the north. Walking along the lakeshore course makes you feel even closer to the many birds.
  In addition, the cafe in the center offers a menu that will warm your body and soul, including organic coffee. Why not spend an elegant time sitting on a comfortable sofa and gazing at Lake Biwa, where waterfowl live?

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Makino Pickland

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• Acitivity TimeApprox. 60 hours

  Makino Pick-Land is an agricultural park where you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits. It is made up of three main zones.
  Orchard Zone: Experience picking seasonal fruits, from early summer cherries (which are rare in the Kansai region) to blueberries, grapes, chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and apples.
  Roadside Landscape Zone: The metasequoia-lined street that runs straight through the orchards has been selected by the Yomiuri Shimbun as one of the "New 100 Beautiful Roadside Trees of Japan," and attracts visitors all year round.
  ○Park Zone: The park is centered around the center house, which manages the entire facility, and features cafes, restaurants, a grassy area, and a ground golf course, making it a fun place for people of all ages. Souvenirs and homemade gelato ice cream are also available for purchase in the center house.

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