Ho Park

Ho Park occupies the shore of Lake Biwa in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, with Nagahama Castle sitting within the park grounds beside the water. The castle is a reconstruction built in 1983 and now houses a history museum covering the castle town's connections to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who governed this area in his early career. The lakefront lawns and cherry trees make the park a popular spot in spring, and a playground and tennis courts add to its appeal for families. Boat tours of Lake Biwa depart from the pier within the park. The streets of Nagahama's old merchant quarter are a short walk from the park entrance.