Activities Makino Pic-land Amanda Ho A landscape of Metasequoia trees that changes as the seasons change.
Culture The Hachiman-Bori Alicia Scarfe Explore the historic merchant village of Omihachiman via a river cruise on the Hachiman-Bori.
Culture Hachiman-bori Canal Boat Ride Nadiah Endarwy A traditional boat ride at Omihachiman Canal is perfect place to release your inner Hime and Oji-Sama (young prince and princ...
Culture Living Japanese History in Hikone Kenny King Hin Choi A city full of history and traditions, Hikone's well-preserved castle and festivals are attractive to tourists who like to di...
10 Tenryu-ji Shozo Fujii In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the beautiful temple Tenryu-ji features a lovely traditional Japanese garden, and also ha...
12 Activities Exploring Mount Hiei & Enryaku-ji Lee Tan Hiking and exploring Mount Hiei and Enryaku-ji
13 Culture Culture Day Parade in Hikone Jemma King My first impression of Hikone was quiet and tranquil town with narrow windy streets and tiny cars. Then I stumbled across the...
9 Activities Sunrise at Lake Biwa Anne Lauenroth Early summer sunrise with burning skies at Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake near Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.
Culture Enryaku-ji Ian VanDuzer It may not attract the huge crowds of other Kyoto temples, but Enryaku-ji is one temple complex you don't want to miss.
