[Omihachiman] Take a stroll around the town! 5 sightseeing spots where you can feel the history

Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, has flourished since ancient times as a castle town of Azuchi Castle, the residence of Oda Nobunaga. Historic streets and temples are scattered throughout the city, and you can enjoy the beautiful nature around Lake Biwa. Here are 5 must-see tourist spots to visit if you visit Omihachiman! All of them are within walking distance of Hachimanbori, the center of sightseeing around the city. --- ①Hachimanbori Hachimanbori is a symbol of Omihachiman. It is a canal that flourished as a logistics hub during the Edo period. In spring, cherry blossoms and autumn leaves decorate the moat, and you can enjoy strolling and touring the moat in the scenery of each season. 📍Around Miyauchicho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture --- ②Hachimanyama Ropeway A scenic spot with a panoramic view of Omihachiman and Lake Biwa! There are the ruins of Yawatayama Castle, built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu, and Murakumo Zuiryuji Temple, built to commemorate Hidetsugu's soul. In winter, you can see the beautiful snow-covered Hira mountain range. 📍257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 🕐️9:00-17:00 (15-minute intervals) 💰️One-way 540 yen, round-trip 950 yen (Children: one-way 270 yen, round-trip 480 yen) Seibu Prince Club member discount available --- ③ Hakuunkan The former Yahata Higashi School, a beautiful Western-style building. Built in 1877 for the education of townspeople with donations from Omi merchants. Currently used as a tourist information center, you can experience the history and culture of Omihachiman. 📍Moto 9-1, Tameshin-cho, Omihachiman City 🕐️9:00-17:00 --- ④ Taneya Himurenoya A famous Japanese sweets shop, Taneya. There is a teahouse attached to the shop, where you can taste the famous "Omihachiman Fukumi Tenpyo" and "Himure Manju". Across the street is the sister store Club Harie, and about a 5-minute drive away is the flagship store for both brands, "La Collina". 📍Himure Village, Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 🕐️9:30-17:00 --- ⑤ Former Yawata Post Office Built in 1921 to a design by William Merrell Vories, it served as a post office until 1960. You can visit the inside, and there is also a cafe on-site. 📍Nakayacho Naka 8, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 🕐️11:00-17:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only) --- ☕️Extra Edition☕ Jinnosuke Coffee On the way from Hachimanbori to the "Omi Merchants' Street (Shinmachi Street)", an Important Preservation Area for Traditional Buildings, we discovered a stylish coffee shop! You can enjoy siphon coffee in a renovated old house. There are sofa seats, terrace seats, and second floor seats, and it seems that dogs are also allowed 🐶 📍1-29 Shinmachi, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture 🕐️10:00-18:00 (17:00 L.O.) 　Closed on Tuesdays and the second Wednesday --- There are many other things to see in Omihachiman, such as Chomei-ji Temple, Himure Hachiman Shrine, Kamo Shrine, and the ruins of Azuchi Castle. You can also enjoy gourmet food made with Omi beef. In addition, JR's new rapid trains stop here, so it is easily accessible from Osaka, Kobe, and other places. Please use this as a reference for your next outing. #domestictraveltrip #solotravel #omihachiman #shigatourism