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First, head south from JR Maibara Station and visit the large waterwheel on the Noto River. After taking a break at the nationally renowned Club Harie, visit Tarobogu Shrine, where the deity resides in the mountain itself, and then head to the Eigenji area via Happu Kaido. At the end of the trip, soothe your fatigue in the natural surroundings of Eigenji Onsen.
Distance: Approximately 63.4 km one way, Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 57 minutes one way
First, head south from JR Maibara Station and visit the large waterwheel on the Noto River. After taking a break at the nationally renowned Club Harie, visit Tarobogu Shrine, where the deity resides in the mountain itself, and then head to the Eigenji area via Happu Kaido. At the end of the trip, soothe your fatigue in the natural surroundings of Eigenji Onsen.
Maibara Station is a railway station in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, served by the Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokaido Main Line, Hokuriku Main Line, and Ohmi Railway Main Line.
Immediately outside the west exit of Maibara Station, you will find Toyota Rental & Lease, Times Car Rental, etc. Their offices are located just a 1-2 minute walk away, making it very convenient to get around.
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Many waterwheels once operated on the Noto River for rice polishing and flour milling. Today, you can see remnants of a large waterwheel at the Noto River Waterwheel and Canoe Land, a waterfront park on an island in Lake Iba.
This is the main store of Club Harie, known for its fluffy Baumkuchen. Located in Himure Village, which also houses the Japanese sweets shop "Taneya," you can enjoy cakes and drinks at Himure Cafe, a spacious Western-style building.
Located on the middle slope of Mount Akagami, 350 meters above sea level, this shrine is affectionately known as "Tarobosan." It is said to have been founded about 1,400 years ago, when Prince Shotoku made this a place to pray for the peace and security of the nation. From the observation deck in front of the main hall, you can look out over the rice paddies of the Koto Plain.
This roadside station is surrounded by flowering fields, with rape blossoms and poppies in the spring, and cosmos and sunflowers in the fall. In a space filled with a country atmosphere, you can purchase local specialties and enjoy seasonal gelato made with fruits and herbs.
Located in front of the gates of Eigenji Temple, the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, this is a day-trip hot spring facility surrounded by nature. You can enjoy bathing in the bath while feeling the four seasons with all five senses, including an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the nature of the Aichi River. The spring quality is simple hot spring water, which is popular for leaving your skin smooth after bathing.
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