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The "culture of water" in Shiga has long forged a close connection between "prayer," "lifestyle" and "diet," and has now been certified as Japan Heritage.
Shiga Japan Heritage
  • Lake Biwa and its Surrounding Waters: the Water Heritage of Prayers and Lifestyle
  • Lake Biwa and its Surrounding Waters:
    the Water Heritage of Prayers and Lifestyle

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Cultural assets comprising the Shiga Japan Heritage "culture of water"

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  • 10

    Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Suburban Residence Gardens (Ohama Goten)

  • 31

    Ukimido (Mangetsuji Temple)

  • 6

    Waterways of Omi-Hachiman

  • 25

    Nakasendo Road Samegaijuku (Jyuousui, Jizokawa River)

  • 20

    Sanno Head Shrine Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

  • 21

    Chomeiji Temple

  • 28

    Saikyo-ji Temple

  • 26

    Western Slope of Mt. Ibukiyama

  • 4

    Iba Waterside Sightseeing

  • 30

    Takebe Taisha Shrine

  • 17

    Ashiura-kannon-ji Temple

  • 3

    Omizo Waterside Sightseeing

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Japan Heritage “Water Culture” Tourism Promotion Council
Biwako Visitors Bureau Public Interest Incorporated Association

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Shiga Japan Heritage Lake Biwa and its Surrounding Waters: the Water Heritage of Prayers and Lifestyle
  • Home
  • What is the Japan Heritage?
  • A Culture of Water and Lifestyle
  • A Culture of Water and Prayer
  • A Culture of Water and Diet
  • Events
  • Route Example