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  1. Kaiyodo Figure Museum

    Nagahama Area

    Kaiyodo Figure Museum

  2. Hogon-ji Temple

    Nagahama Area

    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. Yanmar Museum

    Nagahama Area

    Yanmar Museum

  4. Tsukubusuma-Jinja Shrine

    Nagahama Area

    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.

  5. Chikubu Island cruise

    Nagahama Area

    Chikubu Island cruise

  6. Kunitomo Gun Museum

    Nagahama Area

    Kunitomo Gun Museum

    Kunitomo Gun Museum

  7. Nagahama Hikiyama Museum

    Nagahama Area

    Nagahama Hikiyama Museum

    The museum has 2 real Hikiyama floats on constant display, and you can also experience the feeling of the festival on screen.