HISTORY

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9：00
- 1
  
  Nagahama Port
30minutes ship
9：30
- 2
  
  Hogon-ji Temple
  
  Hogon-ji Temple is dedicated to Benzaiten (Goddess of Music). Benzaiten in Hogon-ji Temple is referred to as one of 3 major Benzaitens in Japan together with Enoshima and Itsukushima.
- 3
  
  Tsukubusuma-Jinja Shrine
  
  Kawarake-nage (plate throwing) which was described in the Tale of the Heike can be done from the Worship Hall. When a wish is written on an unglazed small plate and the plate is thrown toward the torii gate standing on the rocks, it is said that the wish will come true if the plate passes through the torii gate.
30minutes ship
11:15
- 1
  
  Nagahama Port
10minutes walk
11:25
- 4
  
  Kurokabe Square
  
  Kurokabe Square, located in the former castle town area of Nagahama Castle, is a sightseeing spot where traditional buildings are carefully preserved. This area has streets lined with Japanese-style buildings of the Edo and the Meiji periods housing cultural facilities such as galleries, art glass studios, etc., together with restaurants and cafes. Approximately two million people visit here every year, making this the most popular sightseeing spot in Shiga Prefecture.
- 5
  
  Biwa trout dishes
  
  The main period of fishing : May to August
- 6
  
  Duck dishes
  
  From the opening of the hunting season on Nov. 15, kamo-suki (sukiyaki with wild duck meat) as a special winter dish starts to be served at various restaurants in Nagahama.
- 7
  
  Hikiyama Museum
  
  The museum has 2 real Hikiyama floats on constant display, and you can also experience the feeling of the festival on screen.

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