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Red spider lilies colony (Genjihama)
Higanbana (also known as Manjushage), which got its name from the fact that it blooms around the autumn equinox, can be seen on the lake shore and rice field paths in Takashima City. In Katsurahama Park in Imazu Town, they grow in large groups over a wide area, but the source of this…
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Makino area
Shiratani Camellia Couple
There are two giant camellia trees on the grounds of the Shirataniso Historical and Folklore Museum. They are a "couple camellia" with a legend connected to Mori Ogai's novel "Sansho Dayu." Both trees are estimated to be 2 to 2.6 years old, with trunk circumferences of 1.6m and 500m. They look like a man and a woman embracing each other...
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Shin-Asahi area
Cherry blossoms along the Windmill Road
In spring, the 6km long road around the lake in Shin-Asahi Town is dyed pink by cherry blossoms. With Lake Biwa in the background, this route allows you to experience the changing nature of spring, and is also popular as a cycling course.
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Kutsuki area
Kuchiki no Sakura
From Miyamaebo in Kutsuki to around Ono, the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms paint the Azumigawa River pink. Enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the countryside while taking in the relaxing time that only Kutsuki can offer.
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Imazu area
Sea radish colony
In spring, when you drive along the lakeside road that stretches from Imazu to Makino, your eye will be drawn to the white flowers of the sea radish that grow in clusters against the backdrop of Lake Biwa. These wild radishes can be seen in places around the lake in the city, but the clusters around Hamabun and Katsurahama Park in Imazu Town are particularly…
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Shin-Asahi area
Mitsuba azalea colony
In the spring, pretty wildflowers welcome us near the ruins of Shimizuyama Castle, a medieval mountain castle. In particular, the clusters of Mitsuba azaleas blooming along the mountain path near the "Yama no Eki" (Mountain Station), a little way up the mountain from the castle ruins, are magnificent.
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Shin-Asahi area
Nourushi Colony
In the season of fresh greenery, when the reed beds along Lake Biwa start to sprout new shoots, the yellow flowers of the "Nourushi" bloom. From early to late April, the lakeside of Shinasahi-cho, Takashima City, is filled with colonies of the plant, blending into the scenery of Lake Biwa. Photo tours and walking tours are available.
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Kutsuki area
Primeval beech forest of live cedars
It is located in the Kutsuki-Katsurakawa Prefectural Natural Park, in the northwest of Kutsuki, on the slopes of Mikuni Pass. It is said that beech trees are a barometer of the richness of the mountains. In the past, Shiga Prefecture was home to mountainous areas with a cool climate, located 600 to 700 meters above sea level.
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Imazu area
Buckwheat fields at the foot of Mt. Hakodate
Every year from late September to early October, white buckwheat flowers bloom like a pure white carpet at the foot of Mt. Hakodate, creating a autumn atmosphere in Imazu. These buckwheat flowers eventually bear fruit, which are then harvested and turned into the famous Hakodate soba.
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- NATURE
- Flowers and plants (growing in clusters)
- Imazu area
Red spider lilies colony (Katsurahama Park)
Higanbana (also known as Manjushage), which got its name from the fact that it blooms around the autumn equinox, can be seen on the lake shore and rice field paths in Takashima City. Katsurahama Park in Imazu Town is a place where they grow in large groups over a wide area.
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