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It is the largest lake in Japan, boasting a total area of 674 square km, and occupies about one-sixth of the area of Shiga Prefecture. Lake Oyamada, which was formed in the Ueno Basin in Mie Prefecture, is said to be the original form of Lake Biwa, and is believed to have moved to its current position over about 4 million years. The grebe, which is found in Lake Biwa all year round, is designated as a prefecture bird in Shiga Prefecture. In winter, many waterfowl such as ducks and swans fly in, which pleases the eyes of birdwatchers. It is also a rare lake where a number of endemic species such as loquat, nigorobuna, and isaza live, but in recent years, endemic species tend to gradually decrease due to the effects of reproduction of exotic species and changes in the natural environment.

A handmade Japanese confectionery shop that lasts for over 100 years. There are many anecdotes of monkeys who have been envoys since ancient times at "Enryaku-ji, Hiyoshi Taisha, Saikyo-ji". It is a proverb left by the Saejojin to posterity, and the root of the Nikko Tōshōgū "Seizure, Hear, Yōzaru" is here. Hiei's monkey with the appearance of a cute parent-child monkey 152 yen. There are other Japanese sweets related to Omi's history, such as buckwheat buns, which are full of fine-quality buckwheat flour, and Anata Jukuen, which is made up of a beautiful masonry found in the town.

There is also a famous Japanese-style confectionery shop for Enryaku-ji and Hiyoshi Taisha shrines; a specialty of 190 yen per unadded buckwheat bun made from homemade tsubu paste; and 165 yen per Hiei-no-sato, a baked confection with koshi paste.

Japan's longest cable car with a total length of 2025m. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa through a panoramic wide window with a European-style vehicle. Journey time: 11 minutes. National Register Tangible Cultural Property, Kinki Station Hundred.

From Tanoya Pass at the southern foot of Mount Hiei, a toll road of about 8.1km connecting Enryaku-ji to the east tower and the peak of Mount Hiei. Run on the mountain fold of Mount Hiei, which shows a harsh atmosphere as a sacred place of Buddhism. The perfect point to see Lake Biwa is the hill of the dream with about 120 parking spaces. You can overlook the southern lake area of Lake Biwa, including Otsu city. From Nemoto Chudo, the end point, the Okuhiei Driveway runs to the direction of Ogi.

Enryaku-ji treasure house located by Enryaku-ji Bus Center in the Enryaku-ji East Pagoda area. It stores and displays temple treasures such as Buddhist statues, Buddhist paintings, and bookmarks transmitted to Enryaku-ji. The permanent exhibition, with the theme of "Buddhist Art and Faith," will feature the 9th century-produced statue of the Senju Guanyin, designated by the National Important Cultural Property, as well as the 10th century-produced statues of the Tenen and Hiromoten. It also holds national treasures, such as the 9th century tradition master's brush "Tendai Hohjong enbun", and exhibits have been replaced as appropriate.

Sakamoto, which flourished as the front of Enryaku-ji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, can see stone walls that are cleverly piled up on the stone walls of old private houses and shrines. This is referred to as "Anatabashi", a technique created by the technique of a group of masons called "Anatabashi", who lived in the Sakamoto area and were working on civil engineering and repair work on Mount Hiei. It still maintains the beauty and firmness of nature by using the surface of the stone as it is unprocessed. It is designated as an important traditional building complex preservation area of the country.

It is a temple that serves as the center of Yokogawa, Enryaku-ji, and was founded in the first year of Jiasho (848) as Nemoto-Kon-do. It was burned twice by Nobunaga's burning fire and a thunderfire, and the current temple was rebuilt in 1971. It is a stage structure that protrudes into a cliff, and the vivid vermilion is beautiful.

It is 4km northeast of Enryaku-ji West Pagoda and a distance of 1 hour and 30 minutes on the Tokai Nature Trail. It was opened by Jikaku Daishi Ennin, a disciple of Saisō, and was practiced by monks who left their names in the posterity, including the Eshin monk Tōgenshin, Chien, Nichiren, and Dōgen. Focusing on Yokogawa Chudo, it is the area with the most religious atmosphere among the three towers. Place Summary One hour.

全国3800社の日吉・日枝・山王神社の総本宮。約2100年前に比叡山の神を麓に迎え創祀された古社。千年の都、京都の鬼門(北東)を守護し、厄除に名高い神社として崇敬される。また伝教大使の諸願により、仏教天台宗の守護神ともなる。境内には国宝や、国の重要文化財に指定された建造物が立ち並び、4月12～14日には湖国三大祭の山王祭が行われる。