大家了解"Glamping"吗?
由glamorous(豪华) 和 camping (露营)二字组合而来、与传统的露营有所不同 此新式宿泊体验 免去了手动搭建帐篷和自己准备食物的烦恼。您可以在那里享用免费的酒水与糖果!
今天要给大家介绍的是滋贺县最好的Glamping!
Glamp Element
这里是滋贺最大的豪华露营设施、这是一个开创性的设施,传播了Glamping的名字。位于滋贺县米原市。您可以免费进入以美肤效果着称的公共浴池。http://www.glamp-element.jp/
Afumi北小松
这是今年开业的一个非常新的设施。有狗友好的帐篷和设施。这意味着,你可以和你的狗呆在一起。夏季可以跳入湖中,因为在这个地方前面有一个琵琶湖!https://www.glamping-otsu.com/
琵琶湖GLASTAR
两手空空,也可在该豪华露营设施享受BBQ烧烤及SUP桨板瑜伽。您无需过夜即可使用它。滋贺县内价格最实惠。
http://glastar.jp/
奥琵琶湖牧野GRAND PARK酒店 "Okubiwako Marvelous Green"
在私人海滩上,可体验SUP桨板冲浪及皮划艇。您也可以住在酒店房间,因此非常适合豪华露营初学者。
http://www.gphotels.jp/glamping/
滋贺县有很多Glamping,几乎Glamping就站在琵琶湖旁边。从吊床上欣赏琵琶湖的景色不是很好吗?
来到滋贺,不用露营用品就可以直接去Glamping。
]]>Aqui na cidade existe uma arte muito antiga chamada Otsu-e, que significa, em português, Pintura de Otsu.
Essa casa, a Ichie Wado, oferece diversas atividades culturais tanto para japoneses quanto para estrangeiros, e entre elas estão o "Tour do Otsu-e" e também um workshop em que você cria o seu próprio amuleto do Ogro de Otsu (um personagem famoso das Pinturas dessa arte)!
A guia responsável pela Ichie Wado, a senhora Takahashi, nascida e criada na cidade, é filha de um já falecido mestre do Otsu-e. A própria casa Ichie Wado, na verdade, é o antigo atelier desse artista.
No "Tour do Otsu-e" você será levado por diversos pontos da cidade que têm relação com essa arte. São pinturas no museu, nas paredes da cidade, no chão, até em bueiros, trazendo riqueza artística para o dia a dia de quem mora ou passa pela região.
Além de percorrer esses bairros para ver as obras expostas ao ar livre, você poderá também visitar com ela o Museu de História da Cidade de Otsu e também o templo Miidera, em que a senhora Takahashi lhe dará ainda mais informações sobre a história da cidade e da província de Shiga.
E no workshop de criação do amuleto, depois de receber as instruções e informações necessárias, você vai poder pintar o seu próprio ogro de Otsu em um sino, criando uma peça de arte única, somente sua, em uma recordação que vai ficar para a vida toda.
E aí? Ficou interessado? Quer saber mais a respeito do Ichie Wado?
Você pode verificar tudo por aqui:
Site (inglês e japonês): https://ichiewado.com/
E-mail: info@ichiewado.com
Telefone: 077-532-2346
Horário de atendimento: das 10:00 às 18:00 (será postado no site caso mude o horário)
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Shiga Prefecture is wonderfully located for convenient access, only nine minutes from Kyoto, and yet is the home of Lake Biwa--the largest lake in Japan--and many other highly appealing natural spots. Tourism in the big city is always enticing, but how about stepping out of your comfort zone and enjoying a spot of adventure tourism in Shiga, seeking relaxation in both body and mind.
<Experience Option> Suited to hiking beginners: explore the nature and history of the mother mountain of Japanese Buddhism
◆Hieizan(Mt. Hiei) Trekking (Vicinity of the summit of Mt. Hiei to Enryakuji Temple Sai-to & To-do areas)
Trekking that can be casually enjoyed even by novice walkers. Take the ancient pilgrimage route up Hieizan to Enryakuji Temple, looking out over the impressive Lake Biwa from between the trees along the way.
<Experience Option> Suited to experienced hikers: Trekking the ancient road from Kyoto to Miidera Temple in Otsu
◆Trekking Over Nyoi (From Reikanji to Miidera, approx. 4 hours)
A pilgrimage route from Mt. Daimonji, over Nyoigatake and Mt. Nagara, to Miidera temple. Intended for more experienced hikers.
<Experience Option> A walk around town
◆Otsu Hyakucho Hizakurige Tour (A walk around town)
Kyu Tokaido(The old Tokaido road) is one of the five roads that connected Nihonbashi in Edo-period Tokyo with Sanjo in Kyoto. This tour will take you around Otsu, a lodging town along the road, including the atmospheric shopping district and other famous sites.
<Experience Option> Farming experience
◆Visit to a local farmer and making mochi / eating lunch
◆Sailing Lake Biwa on the Shiga made yacht "ACTUS" (approx. 3 hours)
<Experience Option> Biwaichi cycling
Free and unfettered cycling at your own pace, using the Biwaichi Cycling Navi app.
<Experience Option> Motor paragliding
◆Take to the skies with a motor paragliding experience (flight time approx. 15 min)
<Experience Option> Watersport activities
◆Experience a range of watersport activities, including the stand-up paddleboard
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No dia 19 de maio deste ano (2021) tivemos a oportunidade de conhecer uma pousada do tipo glamping, ou seja, acampamento de luxo! O nome do local é Glamp Element e ele é localizado na cidade de Maibara, aqui na província de Shiga!
Como é em Maibara, é possível pegar um trem-bala (shinkansen) diretamente de Tóquio ou Nagoya, por exemplo, o que por si só é uma experiência muito prazerosa!
E caso vá se hospedar lá no Glamp Element, é possível solicitar que o pessoal da equipe busque você na estação mais próxima, o que deixa a sua ida ainda mais gostosa!
O glamping consiste basicamente em vivenciar a natureza, como em um acampamento, mas sem abrir mão do conforto e do luxo, que é exatamente o ponto forte dessa modalidade de hospedagem. Como as pessoas tem níveis diferentes de demanda para o que querem de conforto, o Glamp Element oferece diversos tipos de espaço, que vão desde lindas barracas até refinadas cabanas de madeira, tudo acompanhado do conforto que você esperaria de um hotel de luxo!
O espaço que nós utilizamos quando fomos foi uma cabana de madeira (categoria Wood Cabin), com amplo espaço interno, vista para o lago e um ambiente muito agradável do lado de fora para fazer as refeições. Essas refeições, que são divinas, aliás, estão inclusas no valor da hospedagem e são preparadas pela própria equipe que vai até a parte externa da sua cabana e prepara na hora!!
Além disso, também está incluso no valor da hospedagem o valor das bebidas do Elemental Bar! Com dezenas e dezenas de bebidas que você pode tomar sem custo extra, esse bar é um dos muitos diferenciais da pousada. Aliás, as bebidas do quarto também são livres de custo adicional!
Outras coisas que estão inclusas no programa que vimos são o Café Lounge, o uso de uma canoa, que você pode usar livremente e o uso da área de minigolfe! Como tudo isso está incluso, você pode se hospedar sem ficar se preocupando com custos extras.
Uma outra coisa que me impressionou muito lá foi o nível do atendimento da equipe. Quem já esteve no Japão sabe como é excelente o atendimento recebido na maioria dos locais que você vai, mas mesmo assim me impressionou o serviço excepcional que eles oferecem para que os visitantes possam desfrutar ao máximo da estadia!!
Ficou curioso para conhecer?
Vou colocar aqui dois links, sendo que um é o site do Glamp Element, onde você pode ver fotos e outras informações, e o outro é um vídeo de 5 minutos que fizemos quando fomos lá, em que você pode ver em detalhes o espaço que eles oferecem!
Segue os links!
Site do Glamp Element: https://www.glamp-element.jp/
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Malheureusement, je ne m'étais pas rendu compte que des montagnes se dresseraient sur mon chemin. Le mont Hiei chevauche les préfectures de Kyoto et Shiga, et à son sommet se trouve Enryakuji, un complexe de temples bouddhistes qui comprend trois sections distinctes où se trouve une vingtaine de bâtiments*. Célèbre pour ses moines marathoniens et combattant, il s'agit du temple principal de la secte Tendai, et d'un monument du patrimoine mondial et national.
J'ai tenté l'expérience de la montée pour la première fois en décembre 2017, quelques mois après mon arrivée. La température était idéale, ni trop chaude, ni trop froide, mais je m'y étais prise beaucoup trop tard, sous-estimant le temps de montée. J'avançais lentement, prenant le temps de regarder la nature qui m'entourait, saluant les randonneurs qui croisaient mon chemin dans leur descente. Puis, l'un d'eux m'a avertie de ne pas trop lambiner pour ne pas descendre dans le noir, et de ne pas manquer le dernier funiculaire. J'avais très mal planifié mes choses! J'ai fait de mon mieux dans les pentes les plus raides de la fin du parcours, et je suis enfin arrivée à Enryakuji.
Comme j'avais oublié de prendre de l'eau, je me suis arrêtée à la petite boutique pour en acheter quand je me suis rendu compte que le dernier funiculaire du jour partait sous peu. Les avertissements des autres randonneurs en tête, je me suis dépêchée d'y monter.
Autant le funiculaire du mont Hiei, le plus long au Japon, était-il très plaisant, autant je regrettais de m'être levée si tard et de ne pas avoir pu visiter les temples et autres bâtiments que je laissais derrière.
Morale de ma première montée : bien que le mont Hiei soit facile d'accès et qu'il ne soit pas difficile à monter sans planification aucune, il faut au moins 2 heures pour parvenir au sommet. N'oubliez pas votre eau!
La deuxième fois, je montais avec un petit groupe. C'était 2 ans, presque jour pour jour, après mon premier essai, et j'étais un peu plus prête. Nous avons pris notre temps et sommes arrivés au sommet vers midi. Nous avons d'abord dîné au petit restaurant du temple, qui offre une variété de nouilles de soba (ou sarrasin) végétariennes, avant d'explorer le Tô-dô, la section principale d'Enryakuji.
Nous avons commencé en retournant sur nos pas, vers la fin du sentier de montagne. Là, nous nous sommes tournés vers... des escaliers! Eh oui, en fait, la fin du sentier n'est pas vraiment la fin de la montée, et le pèlerinage vers Enryakuji se termine un peu plus haut! Plusieurs marches plus tard, nous nous trouvions devant une pagode qu'il est possible d'explorer.
Un peu plus loin, un autre escalier, descendant celui-là, nous a amenés droit devant le temple principal du complexe, le Konponchu-dô. Malgré les travaux de revitalisation qui dureront jusqu'en 2026, les trésors principaux et les éléments architecturaux de ce trésor national sont toujours accessibles. Nous nous en sommes mis plein la vue avant de sortir et d'aller encore plus haut.
Cette fois-ci, nous nous sommes trouvés devant la cloche du temple, que certains de nous ont sonnée, avant de visiter le Daikô-dô, un temple secondaire, un peu plus modeste.
Notre dernier arrêt avant de prendre le funiculaire nous a ramenés pour une troisième fois à la fin du sentier initial. Là se trouve un hôtel avec une boutique et un café qui offre une vue splendide sur le lac Biwa et la ville d'Otsu. Le café offrait des cafés lattés avec un des personnages de Shigeru Mizuki puisque le sous-temple voisin abritait une exposition temporaire son œuvre.
Morale de la deuxième montée : le sentier a des sections plus à pic et difficiles, et, même une fois le chemin le plus ardu terminé, il y a de nombreux escaliers à monter ou descendre. Ça vaut la peine de voyager léger et de partir plus tôt pour éviter la chaleur et voir une plus grande partie du site.
Ma troisième montée a eu lieu en juin 2020, six mois plus tard qu'à l'habitude. Cette fois, une amie et moi visions le Saitô, une section un peu plus éloignée qui peut être facilement rejointe à la marche. Nous avons donc monté le long sentier vers le sommet, puis mangé du soba et de la crème glacée avant de nous diriger vers la cloche. Nous avons pris le temps de la sonner avant de nous aventurer dans le sentier vers le Saitô. Celui-ci longe la route avant d'entrer dans les bois une nouvelle fois. Là, un long escalier descend vers le Jôdo-in. Ce bâtiment, entouré d'un jardin et d'un muret, est le lieu où repose Saicho, le moine fondateur d'Enryakuji.
Nous avons choisi de continuer notre chemin et de marcher le long du sentier serpentant dans les bois. Cette section se trouve au sommet, et le calme y règne. Presque 40 minutes après avoir sonné la cloche du Tô-dô, nous nous sommes trouvées devant le Ninaidô, deux temples liés par un corridor, où les moines pratiquent divers rites. Il semblerait que, selon le moment de la visite, il soit possible de les entendre prier et marcher de l'extérieur. Que ce soit le cas où non, le Ninaidô est superbe, rouge et symétrique, pur contraste de la forêt qui l'entoure.
Nous poussons un peu plus loin et descendons dernier escalier pour nous rendre au Shakadô, le temple principal de cette section, et le plus vieux de tout Enryakuji. Nous prenons le temps d'explorer les alentours et de lire les panneaux illustrés avant de retourner sur nos pas. Du Saitô, une navette va jusqu'à la troisième section (Yokawa), mais le funiculaire ne nous attendra pas, donc ce sera pour la prochaine fois. C'est aussi possible de marcher jusque-là, mais prévoyez 1 h 30 de promenade.
Aujourd'hui nous retroussons chemin, marchant dans les bois, glissant un œil sur le jardin du Jôdo-in, montant une centaine de marches et relongeant la route. Nous arrivons à temps pour le funiculaire.
Morale de la troisième montée : Enryakuji n'a pas fini de dévoiler tous ses secrets.
Comme vous avez pu voir, je n'ai toujours pas marché jusqu'à Kyoto. Mon séjour à Shiga tirera à sa fin dans un pu plus d'un an seulement, mais j'ai bien hâte de voir comment se passera ma prochaine montée!
Par Émilie Lamont-Cardinal
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Address | 4220 Sakamotohoncho, Otsu City, Shiga |
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Opening Hours | 8:30 - 16:30 (Sometimes until 16:00. Seasonal changes.) Open every day |
Inquiries | +81-77-578-0001 |
Access | Public transportation JR Kosei Line Hieizan Sakamoto Station 20 min. on foot Change at Sakamoto Cable, 10 min. on foot after alighting at Cable Enryakuji Station |
Website | http://www.hieizan.or.jp/_att/english.pdf |
Chikibushima est reconnue comme un lieu de puissance spirituelle, où l'on peut recharger sa barre d'énergie en s'entourant de nature. Lieu sacré depuis l'an 420, l'île abrite aujourd'hui le sanctuaire shinto de Tsukubusuma et les temples bouddhistes de Hogonji. Ils
sont consacrés en partie à la déesse Benzaiten, ou Sarasvati, qui est connectée à l'eau et à tout ce qui coule, dont la parole, la musique et le savoir, et est considérée comme la sainte patronne des artistes. Aussi appelée Benten, c'est la seule divinité féminine des sept
dieux japonais du bonheur modernes.
Nous embarquons au port d'Imazu, sur la côte ouest du lac. Les bateaux de la Biwako Kisen partent d'ici et de Nagahama plusieurs fois par jour. Nous passons les 25 minutes du voyage au grand air, et, bientôt, l'île se dévoile peu à peu jusqu'à ce qu'on aperçoive le port
et une partie des escaliers. Une légende dit que Chikubushima serait la tête coupée d'une déesse-montagne qui aurait osé dépasser le mont Ibuki, et il faut être en forme pour gravir les 165 marches qui mènent directement au pavillon réservé à Benzaiten du Hogonji. Plus
d'un chemin y mène, mais préparez-vous à monter, quel que soit votre choix!
Après avoir payé notre entrée, nous montons, donc, nous arrêtant seulement pour prendre quelques photos et pour le lavage rituel des mains. Le pavillon est entouré de verdure et de plus petits bâtiments. On peut faire signer son livre de sceaux et se procurer une clochette en forme d'oiseau--l'une des 6 à collectionner à différents temples de la préfecture--à gauche, ou prier à une divinité protectrice à droite.
Le temple lui-même nous en met plein la vue : une partie de ses murs est couverte d'un nombre impressionnant de daruma, de petites poupées à l'apparence de matriochkas rouges, peintes à l'image de Benzaiten. En échange de 500 yens, vous pouvez faire un
vœu que vous glisserez dans la poupée, et pour lequel ils offriront des prières pendant une année.
Quittant ce lieu charmant, nous montons jusqu'au point accessible le plus élevé de l'île. Ici se tient une pagode vermillon dont l'intérieur coloré contient un Bouddha doré, ainsi qu'un musée rempli de trésors anciens. La salle n'est pas très grande, mais les artefacts sont
assez intéressants pour qu'on y reste un certain temps. Ce jour-là, nous avons aussi la chance de voir une impressionnante mante religieuse près de la pagode!
Après avoir tout exploré, nous descendons vers la dernière section de l'île, où se cachent le pavillon principal du Hogonji, ainsi que le sanctuaire de Tuskubusuma. Au moment de notre visite, la porte principale de Hogonji était en rénovation, mais elle a depuis été
terminée avec de nouvelles couleurs. À l'entrée, on trouve un Bouddha de bois tout usé : si vous avez mal où que ce soit, vous n'avez qu'à frotter la statue au même endroit pour lui transférer votre douleur! Bien entendu, il vaut mieux éviter de le faire en temps de
pandémie.
Nous suivons alors un corridor étroit jusqu'à un petit magasin et à l'alcôve de dévotion.
Vous pouvez acheter des porte-bonheur, des chandelles ou de l'encens, selon vos besoins. Quelques pas de plus et nous nous trouvons dans le Funa Rôka, ou corridor du bateau, qui mène directement au sanctuaire principal. Son nom vient de son toit, qui faisait
originalement partie du bateau de plaisance de Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Des morceaux du château de ce dernier sont aussi intégrés à l'architecture du sanctuaire.
Comme Hogonji, Tsukubusuma est fait de plusieurs sections. En descendant l'escalier du sanctuaire principal, on se retrouve dans une petite cour avec quelques statues et d'autres pavillons.
Le plus gros de ces derniers, le Ryujin Haisho, est le plus intéressant : dédié au dieu dragon qui habite dans le lac, c'est là qu'on peut participer au kawarake-nage, ou lancer de poteries. Nous achetons d'abord les petits disques en poterie; nous écrivons notre nom sur
le premier, et un souhait sur le deuxième. Il faut alors lancer les disques au travers du torii qui se dresse devant le lac; si vous parvenez à y lancer les deux, votre souhait sera exaucé par le dieu dragon. C'est plus difficile que ça en a l'air et nous ne réussissons qu'à
moitié ce jour-là.
Nos disques lancés, nous retournons vers le port afin de ne pas manquer notre bateau.
Nous descendons le reste des escaliers pour nous retrouver au port avant de relaxer en voguant vers Imazu.
More details : https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/2472
Address | Hayazaki-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga |
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Access | Public transportation JR Biwako Line Nagahama Station 10 min. on foot Nagahama Port > by ship to Chikubushima JR Kosei Line Imazu 5 min. on foot Imazu Port > by ship to Chikubushima |
Website | http://kitabiwako.jp/en/travel_guide/spot/detail/?id=2678 |
In the Edo periods, Japan had a class of top-tier merchants known as Omi Shonin (近江商人). Sanpo-yoshi is a valuable idea even in the context of modern society. The 'three-way satisfaction' it refers to means that what benefits you, should ultimately also benefit your partners and society at large.
"Sanpo-Yoshi" (Three way satisfaction) means:
Good for the SELLER(売り手よし)
Good for the BUYER(買い手よし)
Good for SOCIETY(世間よし)
The Omi merchants enjoyed thriving businesses through their famously good relations with customers and the local communities they worked in. They generously put their profits back into philanthropic activities that benefited the whole community, such as building bridges and schools. It is our hope that more and more people will embrace the sanpo-yoshi spirit─to make the world a much brighter and happier place.
Sanpo-yoshi is a valuable idea even in the context of modern society. The 'three-way satisfaction' it refers to means that what benefits you, should ultimately also benefit your partners and society at large.
It is our hope that more and more people will embrace the sanpo-yoshi spirit─to make the world a much brighter and happier place.
We ask for your cooperation in spreading the harmonious sanpo-yoshi spirit!
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Japan's largest history and scale, as well as a much beloved annual springtime tradition in Kansai. From among the 300 trees approximately 90 on are on display at any one time, in accordance with their flowering and lined up in a pure Japanese style tatami-mat room.
The Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition is characterized by having both big and very old trees, with larger specimens exceeding 3m while older ones reach ages of 400 years.
More details : https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/event/detail/3
]]>While Kobe beef may be better known internationally, it's actually Omi beef, which uses Japanese black cattle grown in Shiga Prefecture that has the longest history of the 3 brands.
Omi beef comes from carefully selected stock cattle bred in the abundant nature around Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.
Many Omi beef fattening farmers carefully selected and use domestic feed with assured safety, such as straw of Omi Rice. Rice straw fed to the cattle will eventually become compost that cultivates Omi Rice, and its straw will again be fed to cattle.
The human and eco-friendly, sustainable cycle system that combines crop cultivation and livestock farming is formed within the Shiga prefecture.
Though it may not be as internationally famous as Kobe beef, Omi beef is regarded as a beef brand to be carefully appreciated by those in the know. Enjoy the extra special flavor, tender sweetness and mellow aroma even mesmerized Shoguns of Japan.
]]> Omi beef is ranked as one of the three great Japanese beefs. Taken from cows reared amid the verdant natural environment of Shiga, this beef has also started to be exported overseas in recent years and is gaining further fame. Here you'll find an introduction to some of the many restaurants at which you can enjoy Omi beef, be it as a juicy steak, sliced into strips or even parboiled.
https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/eat/38
]]>You can see the scenery of Shiga and Lake Biwa with our Inbound Tourism Department members!
Yamabushi Experience at Miidera Temple
Enjoy the betting on Boat Race Biwako
Disocver the REAL Ninja house who Ninja was lived here!
Watch another vlog on our YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/gobiwakoOfficialYoutube
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We arrived at Otsu Station in Shiga Prefecture at 9:30 am, which is conveniently only 9 minutes away from Kyoto Station via the JR train system.Shiga was known as Ōmi Province or Gōshū before the prefectural system was established. Omi was a neighbor of Nara and Kyoto, at the junction of western and eastern Japan. During the period 667 to 672, Emperor Tenji founded a palace in Otsu. Although in current times, the prefecture is known as Shiga, you can see the old province name very prevalently in location names as well as their revered Ōmi Beef, one of the most well known beef brands in Japan along with Kobe Beef.
10:00 Arrive at Marina Club Revre
MARINA CLUB RIVRE is located only 30 minutes away from Kyoto and one hour away from Osaka using the JR Kyoto line and Kosei line. Take one step further for more fun and quality time.Transfer available from JR Katata station.
10:15~12:00 Sailboat (including instruction)
At the Marina Club Rivre, you can try a multitude of water based activities including SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding), wind sailing and yachting. We chose the latter for our activity this time around and took off in a yacht with a very experienced captain. While riding around the lake, he pointed out various points of interest such as Omi-Fuji, the tallest mountain in the area. After a bit of instruction, passengers are also allowed to pilot the yacht around the lake.
12:00~13:00 Omi beef BBQ
The Marina Club Rivre also offers lunch packages as well. We went with the Omi Beef package but they also offer a chicken set as well.
Omigyu (Omi beef) Set Menu (locally produced)
Oumigyu is considered to be among the top-three types of Japanese "wagyu" beef, together with Kobe beef and Matsuzaka beef. It has been recognized as a type of wagyu beef for over 400-years. Please enjoy this delicate, tender, and delicious beef.
Tankai chicken Set Menu (locally produced)
If you love chicken, we recommend our locally-produced Tankai chicken. The male chickens tend to be leaner, while the females tend to be tender, well-balanced, and moist. Both have a deeply satisfying taste. Enjoy the various textures and consistencies of your chicken, perfectly complemented by our fresh vegetables.
13:20 Arrive at Moriyama Giant Rental Cycle store
Cycling around Lake Biwa is famous cycling route for beginner cyclist in Western Japan. Known as "Biwaichi", this route aims to show riders the more local side of Shiga. ne can expect to run into all sorts of temples, shrines and lovely locals who are keen to share their slice of Japan with you.
Giant Store Biwako Moriyama was opened at Marriott Hotel, so there is no lack of accomodation for those wishing to travel leisurely around the lake.
As the Biwako Ohashi Bridges, which connect Otsu City and Moriyama City in Shiga Prefecture, will mark their 50th anniversary this year, a commemorative ceremony will be held on September 28. The 1.4-kilometer-long southern bridge will be pedestrianized for the first time since its opening. The anniversary will be celebrated through events such as 1,000 people holding hands while standing in a row on the bridge and others.
The first Biwako Ohashi Bridge was opened on September 28, 1964 as a "bridge of dreams" connecting the west coast and the southern and east coasts of the lake in order to contribute to industrial development and promote tourism at Lake Biwa. In 1980, pedestrian and bicycle lanes were installed. In response to increased traffic, a new bridge was constructed on the north side in July 1994, making a total of four lanes. Currently the bridges are run by Shiga Prefectural Road Public Corporation. More than 30,000 cars per day cross the bridges.
The Ukimido, the "floating temple hall" at Mangetsuji Temple, is famous for being featured in one of the Eight Views of Omi, "wild geese returning home at Katata." The current structure is a recreation that was erected in 1937, and then underwent repairs in 1982, yet it fully retains the atmosphere of the original construction. The Kannondo in the temple grounds also contains an Important Cultural Property in the form of a statue of Sho Kannon.
⇒Back to Moriyama Giant Rental cycle store
16;30 Depart from Moriyama
17:30 Check-in at Hotel Koo
The accommodation is very nice and modern. You feel away from the city. It can be a bit noisy during the day, but if you want to relax at night it's perfect for you. I stayed alone and it was a bit too big for me, but if I ever go to Shiga, I would definitely go with a friend or 4.
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Near the entrance was a giant, bear tree when we went, which I am sure would be beautiful when spring comes. However nearby there are plenty of red, maple trees to appreciate. After a short walk past the entrance, there is a large pond filled with koi. There are a few colorful ones, but the majority appeared to be black. The fish are quite feisty and there is fish food nearby that you can pay for. I would recommend trying to feed them if there is fish food that you can purchase. Of course, the pond is situated around plenty of colorful trees, so there is a beautiful view all around the it.
Further up the path, there were a lot of yellow and orange leaved trees when we had gone. That is not to say there were not any red leaves at all, but rather the temple had the most variety of leaf colors among the temples I have visited for autumn leaves. Near the top was also giant bell that people could ring, so feel free to try it. Near the mountaintop you could hear monkeys sometimes, and if you're lucky enough you might see one too.
Kyorinbo Temple
My first impression of entering Kyourinbou was how colorful the leaves were even at the beginning of december. The walking path was filled with autumn leaves, which made me constantly stop to take pictures. Although the walking path is not particularly long, the scenery rivals that of any larger temple. There was nearly nothing that I did not want to have a picture of when I went.
Situated near the center of the path was a shrine facing the pond. While there were a decent group of people sitting crouching and taking photos, I would not say that the area felt crowded. The pond has a terraced, moss-covered rocks that are right in front of Japanese maples trees. Watching the leaves fall and float in the pond up was a one of the kind experience.
(Author : Robin Zhang / JCMU student, 2019)
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