Kaizu, located in the eastern part of Makino Town, is a post town and port town that flourished as a key point on the Nishi Omi Road and lake transportation. On the lakeshore, endless stonework remains to protect the houses from wind and waves, creating a unique landscape. These ancient stonework pieces were built by Nishi Yoichizaemon, the local magistrate, during the Edo period, and are magnificent structures reminiscent of castle walls. They form a landscape that recalls the time when the town flourished as a post town and port town. The waterfront scenery of this area has been selected as the fifth Important Cultural Landscape in Japan.
- Address
- Kaizu, Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
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- Contact Us
- (Public corporation) Lake Biwa Takashima Tourism Association
TEL：0740-33-7101
- Access
- From JR Makino Station, take the bus (Makino Kogen Line) for about 2 minutes and get off at "Kaizu"
Surrounding spot information
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Cherry blossoms of Kaizu Osaki
Kaizu, Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
There is an anecdote about a famous painter who suddenly stopped painting in spring...
- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Scenic spots
- Makino area
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Korian
2304 Kaizu, Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
A private room overlooking Lake Biwa, named after the author Shusaku Endo...
- Eat and Shop
- Eat
- Stay
- Other (Accommodation)
- Makino area
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Yoshida Sake Brewery, local sake brewery "Takeshima"
2292 Kaizu, Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
Our sake brewery is located on the northwest shore of Lake Biwa. In winter…
- Eat and Shop
- Shopping and Eating
- Makino area
Road Station
