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<ul><li>Hachimanbori - Japan's Venice, a beautiful water town composed of spring cherry blossoms and old streets</li></ul>Omi-Hachiman is known as the "Venice of Japan" and is located in Omi-Hachiman City, about 40 minutes' drive east of Kyoto. The castle town canal that became the source of Japanese commerceThe Hachimanbori is an artificial canal that flows through the center of Omi Hachiman, connecting the town to Lake Biwa.At the end of the 16th century, the Toyotomi family built a castle and moat and developed a castle town on Mount Hachiman. The moat that protected the castle later became a water transport transit base for transporting goods to Osaka, Tokyo and other places through Lake Biwa. Omi merchants who were very active during the Edo period would depart from Hachimanbori and travel throughout the country. Successful businessmen built large residences, some of which can still be seen in the town.<ul><li>Recommended tours: (excluding Admission Tickets and attraction fees in the tour itinerary)</li></ul> ▼Hachimanbori Cruise - small boat rowing, cherry blossoms and snow falling, deep spring scenery in Omi HachimanAmong the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa, Hachimanbori represents the "spring scenery" and is also the place where a generation of famous Omi merchants emerged. Omi Hachiman, where merchant ships gathered in the 16th century, was designated as an important cultural landscape after it was relieved of its function as a canal hub. The cherry blossoms and snow are falling in the rain, and the wild birds are so close with their heads raised. Mixed with ancient meaning and poetry, it has become a famous place for cherry blossom viewing in spring.Take a boat and paddle to watch the reeds and the river. The old boatmen who patrol the river every day will say that in spring, the reeds are regenerated, the goose green buds and the cherry blossoms on the waterside are flying, which is the graceful and soft season of Omi.<ul><li>Boat ride prices.</li></ul> ▼Himurei Hachimangu Shrine-God’s blessing-a place of peace and tranquility over timeHimurei Hachimangu Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Shiga Prefecture. It is said to have a history of 1,500 years. It is also a very famous cherry blossom viewing spot. There are 44,000 shrines named "Hachimangu Shrine" across Japan, and Himurei Hachimangu Shrine is one of them. one. Generally speaking, Hachimangu Shrine is a shrine enshrining the god of martial arts, but Hinimurei Hachimangu Shrine also gathered the faith of local Omi merchants and became prosperous.<ul><li>Hikone Castle - a national treasure and one of the top 100 castles in Japan</li></ul>This castle was built after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by Naotsugu, the legitimate son of the first lord of Hikone (referring to the feudal lord) Ii Naomasa, and the second lord Naotaka, who spent nearly 20 years to build. The three-story white "castle" watchtower still presents a majestic appearance today, and Hikone Castle has been designated as a national treasure. There are only five castle towers in Japan that can be called national treasures. In addition to Hikone Castle, there are Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, Inuyama Castle and Matsue Castle. There are also important national cultural heritages such as Tempyo Watchtower and Taikomon Watchtower in the ancient city area, which are equivalent to national treasures. You can experience such different local customs in the spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the early summer when the mountains are full of green, the late autumn when the mountains are full of red leaves, and the winter when the snow is cold.Admission Tickets reference fee (self-pay): 800 yen (Adult), 200 yen (elementary and Middle school student)

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