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Omihachiman

historic_site

Omihachiman

近江八幡

Est. 120Omihachiman, Kansai
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Overview

Beautiful natural area in Shiga with stunning views and tranquil surroundings.

Preserved merchant town on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga, centered on the Hachiman-bori canal district. The whitewashed warehouses and willow-lined waterways date to the Edo period when Omi merchants thrived as Japan's premier traders.

Practical info

Japanese name
近江八幡
Nearest station
Omihachiman Station (1 min walk)
Reservations
not required
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