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介绍最新的Glamping旅行方式

大家好~,我们是滋贺县琵琶湖观光局!

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/

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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/

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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/

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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。

Tour do Otsu-e

Você gosta de arte? Gosta de história? Então temos certeza de que vai gostar da proposta da casa "Ichie Wado Seminar House", que fica aqui na cidade de Otsu, província de Shiga!

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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.

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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)

Shiga Adventure Tourism

We are happy to announce the launch of our "Shiga Adventure Tourism" and partnership with Ayabex Inc!

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.

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<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

Le mont Hiei en trois temps

Lorsque j'ai appris que je déménageais à Shiga, à l'été 2017, j'ai d'abord regardé une carte; je connaissais le lac Biwa sans savoir dans quelle préfecture il se trouvait. Dès que j'ai vu que Kyoto serait ma voisine, je me suis promise d'un jour marcher jusque-là.

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.

01.JPGJ'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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

2 open air activities of Shiga / Lake Biwa

24th September, 2020

9:30 JR Otsu station

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.

Ukimido

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.

Hiking to Hieizan- Enryakuji Temple

9:30 Meet at Keihan Line "Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi" station

I left my accomodation in Osaka City and traveled a little more than an hour by train to begin my day in Shiga Prefecture. Sakamoto- Hieizanguchi is located in Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture, so it is easily accessible from larger cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.

9:45 Start trekking

After meeting with my fellow hiking companions, we walked for about five minutes to arrive in front of Hiyoshi Taisha shrine. The stone steps next to the torii gate at Hiyoshi Taisha mark the entrance to the Mt. Hiei trekking Pilgrimage route.

Honzaka was once the main path used by those coming to worship at Hieizan Enryakuji, but with the opening of the cable car, the route has seen far less use and is not especially well maintained. This makes the hike a bit more rigid than most other popular hiking locations, but it is not impossible. If you choose to take part in the hike, you should allot 2 to 2.5 hours to complete it with ample breaks and photo opts.

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12:00 Arrive at Hieizan-Enryakuji Temple (top of the Mt. Hiei)

Lunch at Tsurugi Soba Noodle restaurant

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13:00 Tour around Hieizan Enryaku Temple

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, with its sprawling grounds across Mt. Hieizan, is the head temple of the Tendai Sect, and was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994 and as a Japan Heritage site in 2015. Conveniently located for access by driveway, cable car and all bus routes, it is comparatively easy to make it all the way to the top of the mountain. At Enryakuji Kaikan you can also experience what it's like to train at the temple, including Zen meditation and making copies of the sutras. Please inquire to 077-578-0047 (9:00 - 17:00) for more details.

Konpon Chudo, a national treasure, is a hall that was originally created from a structure erected by Dengyo Daishi Saicho, founder of Enryakuji Temple, in 788. Meeting with destruction at the hands of various disasters over the years, with each rebuilding it also increased in scale. Its current form was completed in 1642 under orders from Iemitsu Tokugawa. The statue of the Yakushi (Bhaisajyaguru) Buddha here has an eternal light placed in front of it, which has not gone out in more than 1200 years. While the building is currently undergoing major repair work, the work itself is quite a sight to see as it is being performed on a National Treasure. Don't miss this chance to see interesting restoration work underway. (The work started in 2016 and will continue for approximately 10 years)

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15:30 Back to the station by Sakamoto Cable

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16:00 Arrive at Keihan Line "Hieizan-Sakamotoguchi" station

6.jpg7.jpg8.jpgThe hotel located near Hieizan Enryakuji Temple offers character lattes like Medama-Oyaji (目玉おやじ or 目玉親父, Lit. "Eyeball Father"), or Medama-no-Oyaji (目玉のおやじ). This particular one is a major character in the GeGeGe no Kitarō franchise. Once a fully-formed adult ghost, he perished of a disease, only to be reborn out of his decayed body as an anthropomorphic version of his own eyeball. His primary role in the series is to support the main character Kitarō with his knowledge of all things yōkai(japanese spirits).

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Author : Deontae Deuce Griggs / Kansai Tourism Bureau

En route vers la Tokaido! Partie 1 : Otsu

À l'époque d'Edo, deux grandes routes reliaient l'ancienne capitale, Kyoto, à la nouvelle, Edo : la Tokaido et la Nakasendo. Pour éviter les montagnes, elles devaient passer par Shiga, longeant le lac Biwa au sud. Encore aujourd'hui existent des échos de leur passé, notamment à Otsu et à Kusatsu.

1.jpgNous commençons la journée dans la capitale de Shiga, où nous visitons d'abord le pont Seta no Karahashi, qui enjambe la rivière Seta. Une courte promenade nous permet d'apprécier le paysage et de faire le plein de vitamine D. Ce pont a toujours été d'une importance stratégique puisqu'il s'agissait du lien direct à Kyoto le plus sécuritaire étant donné les vents capricieux qui soufflent du mont Hiei sur lac Biwa et déroutent les bateaux. Il a donc été détruit plusieurs fois pendant ses plus de mil ans d'existence et sa forme actuelle est moderne. Encore aujourd'hui, c'est un lieu passant, à l'ombre duquel des pêcheurs se tiennent sur la berge et où le festival Senkosai a lieu tous les mois d'août.

Pendant le festival, des mikoshi (un type de grand reliquaire portable) traversent le pont et voyagent sur la rivière. Un des mikoshi provient du sanctuaire shintoïste Takebe Taisha, notre destination suivante.

2-2.jpgOn dit que ce sanctuaire est l'un des plus anciens du Japon. Sa proximité au lac Biwa lui donne un lien fort avec l'eau, qui se reflète dans ses différents types de divinations omikuji : ici, la prédiction apparaît comme un message secret au contact de l'eau, là, elle se trouve dans un petit poisson qu'il faut pêcher!

2-4.jpg Le sanctuaire est assez grand, avec un étang et un jardin en plus des nombreux bâtiments principaux et auxiliaires.

2-1.jpgL'un d'entre eux, juste passé le pont où les carpes se rassemblent sous nos pieds, aiderait à trouver l'amour.

2-3.jpg L'endroit est paisible et nous prenons une autre bouffée d'air avant de retourner à Karahashi.

Là, nous continuons notre chemin vers la boutique de céramique Karahashiyaki Kamamoto.

3-1.jpgContrairement aux autres poteries de Shiga, celles de style Karahashi utilisent de l'argile tirée directement du lac Biwa. Cette glaise proviendrait des créatures vivantes du lac, qui insuffleraient leur énergie aux céramiques. Le style est aussi célèbre pour sa laque de couleur « bleu lac Biwa ».

3-2.jpgAprès une discussion fort intéressante avec le maître potier, nous nous dirigeons vers un atelier à part, où nous passons l'heure suivante à fabriquer nos propres tasses.

3-3.jpgLe maître est excellent professeur et nous nous amusons tous ensemble à créer. Le produit fini doit être cuit et lacqué à plusieurs reprises pendant un mois avant d'être prêt.

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Venue l'heure du midi, nous retournons sur les berges de la rivière Seta, où nous embarquons à bord du Yakatabune Shiki, un bateau-mouche exploité par Shiga Chuo Kanko Bus.

4-1.jpgLà, nous dévorons notre thé et nos boîtes repas remplies de spécialités de Shiga avant de monter sur le pont supérieur pour profiter du paysage.

4-2.jpg4-4-1.jpgPendant un peu plus d'une heure, la croisière remonte la rivière et fait un tour du sud du lac avant de revenir à son point de départ.

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La vue est, bien entendu, merveilleuse; je serais curieuse de la voir aussi de nuit, mais ce sera pour une autre fois! Pour l'instant, nous nous dirigeons vers la ville voisine, Kusatsu, où nous passerons l'après-midi.

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À suivre...

Experience Luxury Floor "Vista" at Biwako Hotel

Warm, comforting and creative, the Luxury room "Vista" is a luxuriously appointed relaxing space, from beautiful bedrooms to elegant bathroom is now open for public.

DSC04394.jpgAll are appointed with separate showers and "Airy" bathrooms.

DSC04403.jpgAll come with a coffee machine and local sweets, beverages including Japanese Sake from the local.

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A private check-in is available inside the room, only for you. This beautiful luxury rooms offer all the key features of the superior and deluxe bedrooms with awesome view from the balcony and much more!

DSC04411.JPGFor more information about Biwako Hotel : https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/110

Sunainosato

Are you looking for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city?Then you should definitely check out Sunainosato in Otsu, Shiga. Sunainosato is a refreshing place which combines nature and Japanese hospitality to create a truly ethereal place. It is located on the border of Kyoto and Shiga. Heavily focused on nature and tradition, the displays, menus and estetic change with the seasons and holidays. This sweet spot will serve you traditional Japanese sweets, gourmet lunches,some of the best baked goods on the planet, as well as offer scenic seasonal flower gardens with the great hospitality Japan is famous for! You can even try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets and other traditional activities. English speaking staff is available so don't fret too much about the language barrier. If you make a reservation, you can also try it.

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Feel free to roam around the complex and discover charms unlike anything else. We recommend looking for all of the small child statues. They have really cute poses!

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Come and enjoy the amiable atmosphere and high class food like Omi Beef( A strong contender for the best beef in Japan... watch out Kobe!)! We recommend this spot for foreign visitors who want to take a slower pace and commune with nature and tradition. Got questions? Comment section is below!

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Sunainosato

4-2-1 Oishi Ryumon, Otsu 520-2266, Shiga Prefecture

Follow them on Instagram: sunainosato_kankou

(Author : Deuce Ludas Griggs, Kansai Tourism Bureau)

The first plate of the night was this Ōmi beef-cold shabu shabu(sliced beef) with sesame sauce. As the first dish of the dinner, there was a lot of anticipation built up from this moment. Mouth watering and feeling famished, I took my first bite of the small brown part that is cut in three featured blow. An explosion of flavor set off every dopamine receptor in my brain. I am usually not a fan of cold meat dishes, but this culinary concoction may be the only exception to the rule.

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The second small plate consisted of three other dishes ;marinéd miso Herring roe, beef tartare and steamed duck. The real selling point for me were the various textures of each small bite. The duck had a firm and meaty texture (I honestly thought it was beef). The tartare was body temperature and was succulent. A very delicate flavor that kept to the theme of the prior dish with the same sauce. The most interesting of all was the marinated roe. The roe had tons of little pearl-like eggs that popped playfully on my palate. In short, it was a very fun dish to eat!

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Continuing on my devourment, Ōmi Beef with boiled vegetable for shabu shabu was next on my hit list. The broth had subtle flavors that did not overpower the star of the dish, the beef. I quickly finished this dish as I could see the chef beginning to prepare the steaks for the main course.

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The soup for this season was actually made of flowers. I could smell a bit of the floral remnants so I expected it to have a grassy or floral flavor, however I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy texture the soup had! It was a bit heavier than I expected as well but not so heavy as to fill me up.

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Ōmi beef steak. The reason to come. It did not disappoint. Order it medium rare. No spoilers on this one folks. It is one of those things that you must experience for yourself.

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The rice dish of the set was beef curry over rice. Although small in terms of size, it was big on flavor. The curry itself was quite mellow and allowed me to appreciate the domestically grown rice for its high quality. It was a very simple dish that was executed very well.

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The seasonal dessert was a strawberry shortcake. I am not huge into baked goods, but it was really the perfect compliment to an amazing meal. Great thanks to the chef and staff of Matsukiya.

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Matsukiya in Otsu,Shiga

9 Courses of Blissful Enjoyment

Address: 14-17 Karahashicho, Otsu 520-0851, Shiga Prefecture TEL:+81 77-534-2901

(Author : Mr Deontae Deuce Griggs, Kansai Tourism Bureau)