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[Shiga Driving Course] Enjoy the charm of Shiga! A day of history, exquisite cuisine, and shopping!

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This is a driving course that heads north along the so-called "Sazanami Kaido" that runs north and south along the east coast of Lake Biwa, taking in the natural scenery of the lakeside and the rural landscapes of the north of the lake. Along the way, you will stop by the atmospheric Omihachiman, Ch...

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Distance: Approximately 77km one way, Travel time: Approximately 2 hours one way

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Head north along Lake Biwa and tour the historical sites in the northern part of the lake - Visit a castle designated as a national treasure and shop at a large outlet mall -

This is a driving course that heads north along the so-called "Sazanami Kaido" that runs north and south along the east coast of Lake Biwa, taking in the natural scenery of the lakeside and the rural landscapes of the north of the lake. Along the way, you will stop by the atmospheric Omihachiman, Chomyoji Temple overlooking the lake, and Hikone Castle, a national treasure. You can also enjoy a lunch of Omi beef and shopping at the much-talked-about outlet mall.

Driving course starting from Otsu Station

1
JR Otsu Station

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Route to next spot: Meishin Expressway Distance: Approximately 31km
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

2
Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo

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Route to next spot: Route 477 Distance: approx. 12km
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

3
Omihachiman City

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Route to next spot: Walking

4
Marutake Omi Nishikawa

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 25 Distance: Approximately 7km
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes

5
Chomeiji Temple

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 25 Distance: Approximately 26km
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes

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Hikone Castle

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"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.

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