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- Lake Biwa Museum
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4.5157 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Oroshimochou 1091
- Focusing on Lake Biwa, this museum explores the relationship between people and the lake. The museum’s aquarium exhibit, displaying the freshwater animals in general and particularly those found in Lake Biwa, is one of the largest in Japan. Some of the museum’s numerous points of note include an exhibit of endemic species such as the Lake Biwa catfish and a 10-meter-long tunnel aquarium which allows visitors to walk under the water and enjoy freshwater fish from around the world. There are also dioramas presenting the history of Lake Biwa and exhibits presenting items once used by people living in the areas. The museum restaurant’s black bass dishes are popular with visitors. Take the bus from JR Kusatsu Station and get off at Biwako Hakubutsukan-mae.
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We started with the aquarium, which is one of the best Ive seen (and Ive seen a lot of them). Really great exhibits --we spent about 2 hours there. The restaurant was also good and the other areas...
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- Sagawa Art Museum
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4.5168 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shiga Pref. Moriyamashi Mizuhochou Kitagawa 2891
- An art museum located in Kitagawa Mizuho-cho, Moriyama City. The museum’s collection consists of pieces by Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, sculptor Churyo Sato, and ceramic artist Kichizaemon Raku. The museum has three standing exhibit halls each supervised by one of the artists. The museum also holds special exhibitions of other artists’ works. In addition, the museum owns a Buddhist temple bell designated a National Treasure which was originally cast in 858 to serve as the bell for the Hodoin west bell tower at the Enryaku-ji Temple (note that this bell is not normally put on display).
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Great museum, just pity that they do not have English on the non-permanent exhibition. Just introduction, but explanation on each exhibit is only in Japanese. It is a gorgeous building, very...
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- Kusatsu Inn Headquarters, National Historic Site
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4.055 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Kusatsu 1-2-8
- A National Historic Site located in 1 Chome Kusatsu, Kusatsu City. This honjin, or inn for government officials, was located in Kusatsujuku, a post station town which prospered due to its location at the confluence of the major Tokaido and Nakasendo Highways. During its heyday, the inn lodged numerous famous samurai lords. The building contains exhibits on the history of Kusatsujuku, including an account book inscribed with the names of various famous historic figures. Traditional rakugo comedic storytelling performances are held each month in the adjoining Rakuzakan performance hall.
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JR草津駅から徒歩10分ほど。旧中山道と旧東海道が交わる、追分道標のすぐ近くにあります。建物じたいは復元されていますが、江戸時代大名が宿泊したところという、雰囲気は残っています。
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- Zensuiji Temple
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4.537 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Konanshi Iwane 3518
- A Buddhist temple located in Iwane, Konan City. The temple was founded on the order of Empress Genmei some 1,300 years ago. The temple’s principal object of worship is a hidden figure of Bhaisajyaguru and worshippers are said to be granted such boons as recovery from illness, good health, and protection from misfortune. The main temple, built in 1366 during the Nanboku-cho period, is a designated National Treasure. Together with the Joraku-ji Temple and Choju-ji, this temple is counted as one of the “Three Temples of Konan.”
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湖南市岩根にある天台宗の仏教寺院、本堂が国宝に指定されており、仏像の多くは重要文化財に指定されています、湖南三山の一つです。 入り口前に無料駐車場があります、参拝料は600円です。 紅葉が過ぎて、参拝客が誰も居なかったおかげで、お庫裏さんが丁寧に説明して頂きました。 誰も居ないお寺は落ち着いた雰囲気で、ゆったりとした時間を過ごせます。
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- Jorakuji Temple
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4.522 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Konanshi Nishitera 6-5-1
- A Buddhist temple located in Nishitera, Konan City. Together with the Zensuiji Temple and the Choju-ji, this temple is counted as one of the “Three Temples of Konan.” The main temple and three-tiered pagoda are designated National Treasures. During the “Konan Sanzan Koyo Meguri,” an event held from November through December, these three temples open up especially for visitors to enjoy the lovely seasonal fall foliage; the temples also open up especially for visitors with an advance reservation.
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滋賀県旅行の二日目は、「湖南三山紅葉めぐり」と「教林坊」を見学します。「湖南三山」とは、「常楽寺」、「長寿寺」そして「善水寺」の三つのお寺のことです。まずは、「常楽寺」に向かいます。「常楽寺」は歴史と由緒のあるお寺です。奈良時代中期の和銅年間に「良弁」が、「元明天皇」の勅命により開いたお寺です。「常楽寺」は、「阿星山五千坊」の中心であり、平安時代初期には「長寿寺」とともに歴代天皇の尊崇が厚かったと...
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- Ritto Performing Arts Center Sakira
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3.55 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Rittoushi Heso 2-1-28
- This performing arts center in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture hosts a variety of performances, lectures, exhibitions, and other events. Some of its facilities include large, medium, and small concert halls as well as an exhibition room, a rehearsal room, and a music studio. In addition to hosting various special exhibits, the exhibition room serves as a place for the creative activities of local residents.
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ＪＲ栗東駅から歩いて５分ほどの場所にある会館です。ホールに入るまでの外のエントランスも開放的で広く、綺麗です。
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- Tachiki-jinja Shrine
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3.524 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Kusatsu 4-1-3
- A Shinto shrine situated along Prefectural Route 141 in Kusatsu, Kusatsu City. Founded in 767, the shrine is dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto. After the shogun general Sakanoue no Tamuramaro prayed here for protection from misfortune during his subjugation of the northeast and gifted a figure of the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra to the shrine, the shrine came to be seen as providing worshippers with protection from evil and traffic safety.
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草津にある歴史ある神社。旧東海道ぞいにあり、草津駅前から旧東海道を歩いて20分ほど。1250年以上の歴史があるとのことで、境内も広く、社殿も立派です。参勤交代の際、諸大名がこの神社で道中安全の祈願をされたそうです。
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- Kusatsu Inn Highroads Community Square
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3.523 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Kusatsu 3-10-4
- A museum located in 3 Chome Minamikusatsu, Kusatsu City. The museum contains exhibits covering the history of Kusatsujuku, a post station town which prospered due to its location at the confluence of the major Tokaido and Nakasendo Highways. The museum’s collection includes ukiyoe woodblock prints, ancient documents, and commemorative Japan National Railway tickets from the late 1950s to the early 1980s.
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草津にきたので、本陣と交流館を訪問しましたが、どちらも月曜日は休館でした。旧東海道ぞいにあり、建物前には、石の道標があります。
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- Hotaru no Mori Shiryokan
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4.012 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Moriyama-shi Miyakecho 10 Citizen Undokoen
- A two-minute walk from the Shiminhoru-mae bus stop, and a 15-minute drive from the Ritto Interchange. This museum is situated on the grounds of Moriyama Citizen Sports Park and introduces the history of Genji fireflies in Moriyama City. The museum also has an artificial breeding room where firefly larvae are raised in a large tank, and a river outside where visitors can take their time and watch fireflies. Genji fireflies can be seen in the area from mid-May to the middle of June. During firefly season, the museum is also open at night.
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ホタルについては、飛んでいるのは知っているし見たこともありますが、その生態などをきっちり勉強したことはありませんでした。ホタルを通して守山市の魅力も再発見できました。
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- Ritto Historical Folk Museum
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3.56 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Shiga Pref. Rittoushi Ono 223-8
- A museum located in Ono, Ritto City. The museum contains some 40,000 items, including 22 designated Important Cultural Properties, relating to the folk customs, history, and arts and crafts of Ritto. The museum’s standing exhibit covers the history and customs of the area and the facility also holds related special exhibitions.
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ガイドさんの案内で訪ねました。農耕の道具を拝見することができるので、歴史好きにはたまらなかったです。
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- Kusatsu Crea Hall
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3.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Noji 6-15-11
- Just a 10-minute walk from the Minami-Kusatsu Station, this cultural hall just opened in 2015 after being moved from the Shiga Prefectural Residents’ Sozo Hall, to Kusatsu City. Created to provide a place for the Kusatsu citizens’ cultural arts to be promoted, the hall houses one of the few stages with special functions, and an exhibit hall The hall, seating 737, is used for performances of music concerts, ballet, theater, and traditional Japanese art forms. You can get support from professionals for acoustic and sound work. The facility also has exhibit rooms, practice rooms, and a brightly lit glassed in lounge. There are also concerts and events hosted for children and parents also.
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ピアノの発表会や成人式の式典などで何度も利用しています。 大ホールは300人以上は収容できるような立派なホールです。
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- Ashiura Kanonji Temple
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3.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Ashiurachou 363-1
- A Buddhist temple located in Ashiura-cho, Kusatsu City. Records state the temple was founded by Prince Shotoku. The temple’s principal object of worship is 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva. After its revival by the priest Kanga in 1408, the temple also began gaining political power—for example, the temple’s ninth head priest, Senshun, was granted control over transportation on Lake Biwa by the mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today, the temple is only open to the general public for worship twice a year in spring and fall—at all other times, worshipping at the temple requires an advance reservation.
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宗派は天台宗のお寺です。本尊は十一面観世音菩薩です。お寺の近くには草津市教育委員会の立てた説明書きがあり、お寺の由来などが見れました。
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- Chojyuji Temple
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- Shiga Pref. Konanshi Higashitera 5-1-11
- A Buddhist temple located in Higashitera, Konan City. According to records, the temple was founded in the late Nara period on the order of Emperor Shomu. The temple’s principal object of worship is a figure of the Guardian Kshitigarbha of Childbirth, and worshipers are believed to be granted luck in having children, a safe childbirth, and long life. The hinoki bark thatched roof main temple, built in the Heian period, is a designated National Treasure. Together with the Zensuiji Temple and the Joraku-ji Temple, this temple is counted as one of the “Three Temples of Konan.”
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- Oiwake Dohyo
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- Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Kusatsu 1
- An ancient guidepost located in 1 Chome Kusatsu, Kusatsu City. The guidepost was one of many erected to guide travelers on the Tokaido and Nakasendo Highways in the Edo period. The guidepost is inscribed with characters which read “Right Tokaido Isemichi” and “Left Nakasendo Minoji.”
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- Wachusan Pharmacy
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- Shiga Pref. Rittoushi Rokujizou 402
- A historic building located in Rokujizo, Ritto City. The grand structure was once the residence of a family of merchants who sold “Wachusan,” a medicine for travelers for treating stomach aches and other ills. It was also used as a rest stop for samurai lords passing through the area. The garden on the grounds is a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. Aside from special days when opened to the general public, an advance reservation is required to tour the garden and building.
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- Mi Dai Jinja
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- Shiga Kusatsu-shi Shinacho 309
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- Ishibe Shukuba no Sato
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- Shiga Konan-shi Ameyama 2-1-1
- "An eight-minute drive from Ishibe Station on the JR Kusatsu Line. This mini ""theme park,"" located in Ameyama Cultural Sports Park, recreates the Edo period post station town of Ishibe, which bustled as one of the famous 53 stations of the Tokaido Highway. Past the checkpoint barrier at the entrance, you'll find a stone-paved townscape lined with late Edo period farming and merchant homes, an inn, and a teahouse. Each has been recreated in exacting detail, even the unique architecture of the homes of the time, which were long and narrow to reduce taxes and known as ""eel beds"" due to their shape resembling eel traps. Visitors can also view the inside of the buildings and see the implements people of the time used as part of everyday life, as well as exhibits on period folk culture and customs."
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- Sensoji Temple
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4.014 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Kusatsu-shi Shimogasacho 1434
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The only reason Senso-ji gets a 4 is because of how busy it was you could hardly get through the crowds to get to it. When you did though the temple was very good, I would still say worth a visit.
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- Katsube Shrine
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4.014 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Shiga Moriyama-shi Katsube 1-chome 8-8
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住吉神社と二つで一つ、みたいなセットになっている伝説がある寺院です。正式名は物部郷総社勝部神社と云います。戦前は物部大明神とか物部神社、勝部大明神とも呼ばれていたそうです。創建は極めて古く、大化５年、西暦６４９年で、創建後、既に１３６９年を数える縁起を誇る名刹です。境内は鎮守の森を有するそこそこの広さがあります。社殿そのものは後年、１５００年頃に再建されたものですが。本殿は重文、松明祭は勝部の火祭...
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