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Kamoinariyama Tomb
This ancient tomb is located on the alluvial plain on the right bank of the Kamo River. It dates back to the late Kofun period and is the only keyhole-shaped tomb located on a plain in the Kosai region. The mound at the front no longer exists, but the surrounding topography suggests that the tomb is 45m long and has a 25m diameter at the rear…
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Omizo Castle Ruins
It is located about 150m southeast of JR Omi-Takashima Station. The small forest surrounded by stone walls is the remains of the castle tower of Omizo Castle. Omizo Castle was built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period by Oda Nobusumi, who lived in Shinjo Castle (now Shinasahi-cho), and merchant houses and temples were moved to the castle grounds.
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Haseji
It is called Mount Byakuren, and its principal image is the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva. There are various legends about its beginning, but according to legend, a sacred camphor tree on Mount Mio was washed into the village of Otowa during the reign of Emperor Keitai and became a lying tree. Years later, during the reign of Emperor Shomu...
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Hiyoshi Shrine (Katsuno)
Hiyoshi Shrine is the guardian deity of Katsuno, and the Omizo Festival is held every year on May 5rd and 3th. The Omizo Festival is the largest float festival in the west of Lake Biwa, with the eve festival on the 4rd and the main festival on the 3th. One portable shrine and five floats from the Takara, Tatsu, Minato, Isamu, and Tomoe groups parade through the town.
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Mizuo Shrine
The deity worshipped at Miojinja Shrine is Emperor Suinin, who is said to be the ancestor of the powerful Mizuo clan that flourished in this area in ancient times. Nearby are the Kamoinariyama Tomb and the Haido Tomb Group, and it is known that this area was one of the centers of ancient culture.
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Shirahige Shrine
There is a large vermilion torii gate in the middle of the lake, and the main shrine is located across National Route 161. Widely known as "Shirahige-san" or "Myojin-san," this is the oldest shrine in Omi, also known as Omi's Itsukushima. As the name suggests,…
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Ukawa Farm Mart
This farm shop is located at the southern entrance of Takashima City along National Route 161. They sell fresh vegetables, processed products made with local ingredients, flowers, crafts, etc. Inside the store, there are signs with the names, photos, and messages of local producers on display.
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Central Bakery
By combining traditional and modern techniques, we offer healthy bread with as few additives as possible. We spare no effort and put our heart and soul into making our bread. Please enjoy our nostalgic, rustic tasting bread.
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400 Years of Funazushi, the Main Branch of Kitashina
Founded in 5 (Genna 1619) in the early Edo period, this long-established crucian carp sushi restaurant has been serving crucian carp for nearly 400 years. Since moving from Ise Province to work as a chef for the Omizo Domain, the restaurant has continued to preserve the traditional techniques of "momiji crucian carp sushi" that have been passed down since ancient times in Takashima, Omi. The restaurant uses rare Lake Biwa crucian carp…
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Tankaido Co., Ltd.
This is a long-established store that reproduces the Edo period manufacturing method based on old documents, and produces and sells natural vinegar using sake as the raw material and static fermentation. It is the only local vinegar brewery in Shiga Prefecture. We offer a wide range of products, including "Omi Mukashigenmai", an environmentally friendly rice sourced directly from local farmers...
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