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After Kyoto, Nagahama is the place to go! ~Why not take a leisurely sightseeing tour in a town with a spectacular view of Lake Biwa and traditional buildings? ~

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Nagahama City is easily accessible from Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kanazawa, and Nagoya. Why not enjoy leisurely sightseeing at Lake Biwa with its beautiful sunset and in the city where traditional townscapes remain?

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What kind of place is Nagahama City?

A town located in the northeastern part of Shiga Prefecture, next to Kyoto. In ancient times, it was a center of trade that utilized Lake Biwa, and its silk fabric called ``Hamajimen'' is still famous today. Recommended points when sightseeing...

① Good access → 1 hour from Kyoto on the special rapid train without changing trains, and about 1.5 hours from Osaka and Nagoya! (It's even faster if you take the Shinkansen!) In addition, sightseeing spots, Lake Biwa, and a large supermarket are all within walking distance from the station.

②Some buildings remain from over 200 years ago! One of the most historic streets in Japan - Daitsuji Temple with its magnificent large temple gate, Keiunkan where events such as the Bonbai Exhibition are held, Tsubasa Karou where you can enjoy the local gourmet grilled mackerel somen, 200 There are many buildings that still have a historical feel, such as the hotel ``Wano Retreat Hitiki,'' which was a renovated townhouse that lasted for many years.

③Not just a store! Blessings of nature that you can feel close to you → In addition to the unforgettable Lake Biwa, you can also see small fish and fireflies in the Yone River that flows through the city.

In the summer, you can enjoy playing in the water, and just looking at it will soothe your soul. If you have a car, we also recommend "Ibukiyama Driveway" and "Grand Snow Okuibuki", the best ski resort in Kansai! *There is also a shuttle bus to Gran Snow Okuibuki. Please check the official website for details.

Nagahama City is packed with many other attractions. After Kyoto, Nagahama is the place to go!

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Hitiki LLC is a company that produces regional products in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, a town close to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, and Kanazawa. in particular 1. Operation of “Wano Retreat Hitiki”, a decentralized townhouse hotel renovated from a traditional old Japanese-style house 2. Operation of “Konarel”, a facility that delivers fermentation and local resources, including “narezushi”, which is the origin of sushi 3. Learning from the past, a business that produces Nagahama's unique resources are doing

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