2025 Nagahama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

"Yokarou" is a specialty restaurant for grilled mackerel somen noodles located in the tourist area of ​​Kurokabe Square in Shiga Prefecture. The sweet and spicy stewed mackerel is soft even to the bone, and the somen noodles are soaked in the flavor of the mackerel broth, making it delicious! The grilled mackerel sushi is also a great combination of fatty mackerel sandwiched between ginger and shiso leaves 😋 ◆Menu ordered Ochiyozen (with grilled mackerel sushi) / 2,100 yen Saba Kaido (with grilled mackerel sushi) / 1,850 yen Saba Kaido / 1,390 yen There are other menus as well The restaurant has a tatami room with a view of the garden, so you can enjoy your meal at your leisure. Yakisaba somen is a local dish of Nagahama, so if you come to Nagahama, it's a dish you should definitely try✨ [Yokaro] 📍 7-8 Motohama-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture 🚗No parking #Domestic travel #Gourmet trip #Gourmet #Nagahama #Tourism #Going out #Yakisaba somen #Yakisaba sushi

*This is a room where you can see Lake Biwa. *The inn is small and cozy, so it is recommended for those who want to relax in a small inn. *We were served many dishes that reminded us of Lake Biwa. [Accommodation] Hamakogetsu [Access] 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station Free shuttle bus available Rating (out of 5): ★★★★ #Breathtaking view #Hot spring inn #Open-air bath in guest room #Photogenic spot #Shiga Prefecture #Nagahama #tripmemory2022

I visited this temple when I went sightseeing around Lake Biwa. This Daidouji temple is a branch temple of the Otani sect of Shinshu (Higashi Honganji), and is popularly known as "Nagahama Gobo" or "Gobo-san." The surrounding area has a retro atmosphere, so please visit it when you are sightseeing in Nagahama. Address: 32-9 Motohama-cho, Nagahama City [Public transport] 15 minutes walk from "Nagahama Station" on the JR Biwako Line [Car] 15 minutes from Nagahama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway #Retro streetscape #Shrine

📍 Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture Head to Nagahama, famous for the name Kurokabe Square. Here are tourist spots such as food tours, souvenir shopping, and photo spots. The Kurokabe area is also nice, but the highlight spot I would like to recommend is "Japan's No. 1 Kaleidoscope" 🔭 Completely different from the toy kaleidoscopes I've seen so far, it's just colorful✨sparkly✨ The color and pattern change depending on the amount of light and the angle, so what kind of pattern will appear? That's also one of the fun. Adults will feel nostalgic, and children will enjoy the mysterious scenery, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. Please use this as a reference for your next trip 🔖 _ _ _ _ _ ⚫︎Access 5 minutes walk northeast from JR "Nagahama" #Shiga #ShigaTourism #DomesticTravel #0YenTravelFebruary2025

#GetDiscountNotDependingOnLuck A World Heritage Temple that is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Japan in a city full of cultural atmosphere like Kyoto Importantly, it is also the place where the seated Buddha Yakushi and the 38-meter-high pagoda are enshrined which, when counted, is the oldest building in Kyoto Because the temple area is very large, covering the southeastern part of Kyoto quite a bit, the main building of the temple is located on a hill It has become a popular hiking trail for adventurers who can not only visit this temple There are also trails connecting to other temples #daigoji #kyotoautumn #kyoto

I went to "Biwako Shokudo" in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture ε"ε"(ﾉ⸝⸝>ㅁ<)ﾉ It's a restaurant where you can eat Shiga Prefecture's B-class gourmet "toriyasai nabe" and there are a lot of motorcycle customers ✿ﾟ❀.(*´▽`*)❀.ﾟ✿ There was a line and I think I waited 4.50 minutes? #Chicken and vegetable hotpot for 6 people Large serving of rice Additional hotpot menu 3 servings of chicken 3 servings of pork 3 servings of ramen noodles 3 servings of udon noodles Ordered (人 •͈ᴗ•͈) Came in 2 pots, 3 servings each ε٩(๑>ω<)۶з It seems that you can separate the pork and chicken, but this time I had them mixed equally (*´ч ` *) The meat is at the bottom, and on top of that is a mountain of Chinese cabbage ∑(º ﾛ º๑)❢❢ When it becomes limp and the mountain of Chinese cabbage is about the same height as the pot, it's ready to eat Ψ( 'ч'♡ ) The miso flavor is a little spicy, so it goes really well with rice (^∪^/🍚) Even though it's spicy, it's only a little, so even small children can eat it (๑⃙⃘´༥`๑⃙⃘) When the ingredients are almost gone, put udon in one side and ramen in the other to finish off the meal (〃艸〃)♡ 🥘Menu🥘 Chicken and vegetable hotpot: 750 yen Chicken meat: 300 yen Pork meat: 350 yen Ramen ball: 190 yen Udon ball: 190 yen Large rice: 230 yen 🏍Biwako Shokudo🏍 Address: 1378 Iguchi, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga Business hours: 11:00-14:00 17:00-21:00 Closed: Mondays Parking: Asphalt #I want to connect with people who like motorcycles #Shiga lunch #Shiga gourmet #Shiga touring #Shinobi-chan #Domestic travel record

#2024 Travel Review *Family Statue (Nagamasa Toshi)** The happiest thing in 2024 was going to Miko! The Family Statue (Nagasaki Toyo City) is a great place for a family outing, with large lawns and amusement facilities that are perfect for kids to play. In spring, the cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom and are really beautiful, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely time in nature, bringing a picnic here is definitely a good idea.

#DomesticTrip Keisokuji Temple (formerly Hanpukuji Temple) in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, is a Tendai sect temple founded by Gyoki in 735 and rebuilt by Saicho in 799. In the Middle Ages, it flourished as the center of the Hubei Buddhist cultural sphere, but it declined and the main hall was burned down in 1933. Nowadays, it is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves, with about 200 maple trees turning vibrant colors in the fall. The "red carpet" of fallen leaves that spreads along the approach to the temple is particularly spectacular, and many tourists visit every year. This photo was taken in December when the autumn leaves were nearing the end of their season, but it was still spectacular. #ShigaPrefecture #KeisokujiTemple #AutumnLeaves #AutumnLeavesSpot

#GourmetTrip I went to Carry Room, a cafe in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. They have a wide variety of sweets, and they're delicious. You'll want to try them all at this cafe. ・Crème brûlée ・Cream puffs ・Roll cake ・Cheesecake ・Brownies ・Pumpkin pudding The prices are reasonable, ranging from 350 to 450 yen. I ordered brownies, crème brûlée, and blended coffee. The coffee and sweets dishes were all different and cute. The interior of the store has cute interior decor and comfortable sofas, so you can spend a relaxing time. #CafeHour #Sweets

#GourmetTrip I went to Ibukiyama Coffee Shop on the second floor of Monde Coeur, which is directly connected to Nagahama Station, for breakfast. For an additional 180 yen on top of the drink price, you can get a morning set, which includes toast, salad, and eggs. They also have a wide variety of other menu items, including sandwiches and coffee soft serve. Ibuki Milk, which comes from dairy cows raised at the foot of Mt. Ibuki, is so famous that it is used in local school lunches! The taste of "Ibukiyama Milk Coffee" allows you to enjoy the flavor of nature, which can only be found in this area. In addition to coffee, the cafe au lait made with milk is also recommended. #CoffeeShop #Nagahama

#gourmettrip A coffee specialty shop in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. An old-style house cafe renovated from an old mansion that is over 100 years old. You can enjoy the taste of coffee beans from all over the world, such as Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, and Tanzania. They also make sweets in-house, and offer Western-style pastries such as cheesecake, almond cake, canelés, and florentines. A cup of coffee is 500 yen, and cakes are around 450 yen, so it's great value for money. In the small, cozy shop, you can read books, talk, and spend a relaxing time at #coffeespecialtyshop. This is a romantic shop full of attention to detail, where the coffee cups and saucers are called "costumes" and the sweets are called "companions."

I found a hidden gem of a ginkgo tree and a shrine! Today, I'd like to introduce "Amanogawa no Mikoto Shrine" in Nagahama City. It's a shrine that you definitely can't read the name of at first glance😅 The ginkgo tree that grows in the precincts is a magnificent ginkgo tree with a thick trunk, and is a prefecture-designated natural monument✨ The yellow carpet that fell from the ginkgo tree and the leaves that were still on the tree dyed the whole area yellow, and it was a truly picturesque sight🖼️ It's a sight that can only be seen because of the large tree and the large number of leaves💡 I don't think anyone would go just to see this! About a 10-minute drive from here, there is a spot called "Keisokuji Temple" where you can see a spectacular carpet of maple leaves🍁 This is one of the most spectacular autumn foliage views you'll want to see in your lifetime‼ ️ Please go there as a set! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 📍Amakawa no Mikoto Shrine Address: 1185 Amemori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga Access: 40 minutes by car from Maibara Station Visiting hours: 24 hours Admission fee: Free 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel

🇯🇵 [Shiga Prefecture] Mori Shima Nagahama Kurokabe Store This store has its own fattening ranch (^^) Only 7-8 month old female cows with proper pedigree from Tajima, Hyogo Prefecture, which is considered the highest quality among Japanese black beef, are imported, and with great care, such as individually mixing feed according to the fattening age and growth status, they are raised with love over a period of more than two years to become fine Omi beef so that they can grow up stress-free and healthy (^^) [Store name] Mori Shima Nagahama Kurokabe Store [Location] Omi Beef Mori Shima Nagahama Kurokabe Store (Oumiushi Morishima), 11-27 Motohama-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture #0 Yen Trip November

Although it is so beautiful, there is a really hidden spot for viewing autumn leaves! That is Oumi Kohoan in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. It was originally a Rinzai sect Daitokuji temple founded in the late Edo period to mourn the soul of Kobori Enshu, one of the three great tea masters along with Sen no Rikyu and Furuta Oribe. The fiery red Dodantsu azaleas growing along the side of the approach and the autumn leaves of the maples in the garden are very beautiful✨ There are two gardens, one of which is a stroll-style pond garden modeled after the Eight Views of Omi, and the other is a simple rock-arranged dry landscape garden🪴 This place is located away from the city, and is a relaxing spot for viewing autumn leaves where you can only hear the sounds of nature🍁 It can only be reached by car, so it is one of the least crowded spots for viewing autumn leaves in Shiga, allowing you to enjoy the autumn leaves in a more peaceful atmosphere🥰 Why not visit this place this fall! The best time to see the autumn leaves is mid to late November No visits are possible on November 16th and 17th ⚠️ ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍 Omi Kohoan Address: 135 Uenomachi, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture Access: 40 minutes by car from Maibara Station Visiting hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm Admission fee: 300 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel

One of the most beautiful autumn foliage spots in Shiga Prefecture! ️ Today, we will introduce "Keisokuji Temple" in Gennagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. The sight of the fallen red maples dyeing the uphill approach to the temple is very beautiful and has become very popular. ✨ It is one of the most spectacular views that camera lovers want to capture on camera at least once. 📸 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Keisokuji Temple required reservations in advance. However, this year, you can go without making a reservation. 😍 For better or worse, it's nice to be able to go on short notice! And, only on Saturdays and Sundays during the acceptance period from November 8th to November 27th, a circular bus will run from Kinomoto Station to Keisoku-ji Temple 🚍 It's now more accessible than ever ✨ Fee: 500 yen/person It's hard to get around the autumn leaves in Shiga without a car, but it's great that you can get there by public transportation 😄 [Access tips when going by car] If you're going by car, even if you set your destination as "Keisoku-ji Temple", you'll get lost on the route In fact, you can't go directly to Keisoku-ji Temple by car 🙅 There are two entrances to Keisoku-ji Temple, but the recommended one is the "Ishido-ji Temple" side! You can also enjoy the autumn leaves at Ishido-ji Temple! Set your car navigation system to "Ishido-ji Temple" 🅿️ That's it! How about it! It's a spectacular view that you'll want to see at least once, so why not visit here? ? 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 📍Keisokuji Temple Address: Furuhashi, Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga Access: 40 minutes by car from Maibara Station Opening period: 11/8-11/27 Visiting hours: 8:30-16:00 Admission fee: 500 yen 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel

In Japanese-style architecture, I like transoms and nail covers. I especially love sliding door paintings, so I was very excited. It seems that you can enjoy a large plum bonsai during plum season. ---------------------------------------------------- ◆Building🏠 Keiunkan 2-5 Minatomachi, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture 526-0067 ◆Access🚶 5 minutes on foot from Nagahama Station ◆Price💰 300 yen ◆Reservations None ◆Photos📷 OK ---------------------------------------------------- Retro Stroll | Walking around the town in a kimono ↓Recommended for these people! - I like retro - I want to know where I can wear a kimono👘 - I want to spend my weekends and travels relaxing and leisurely -------------------------------------------------- [Retro Stroll's Thoughts🕰️] Retro Stroll was started with the desire to make people feel that "old" is "beautiful" and stop to look at it. There are many wonderful historic buildings in Japan, but they are difficult to maintain and are often demolished. Not only buildings, but also traditional Japanese things and techniques. I hope that this will be an opportunity for as many people as possible to look at old things again before they disappear from Japan. If you find a place that catches your eye, please take a retro stroll and take a break! ---------------------------------------------------- #Domestic Travel Record

📍96CAFE in Kurokabe Square I went on a food tour of Kurokabe Square in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture Kurokabe Soft Serve 550 yen The color and taste were incredibly rich and delicious★ The black color is from bamboo charcoal and cocoa powder It looks black, but it's chocolate flavored🍫💕 Your mouth will turn black lol The cafe is currently under renovation, but you can buy the soft serve ice cream as a takeaway🌷 Please give it a try💓 #0yentripNovember

Kurokabe Square in Shiga Prefecture It's a lot of fun to eat and shop. It's not too crowded, so you can relax and enjoy sightseeing. There's a lot of delicious food, and a lot of things that look great! Everything was delicious🤤♡ The red soft serve ice cream turned my tongue bright red👅lol When I went there, there were wind chimes on display, which made it even more beautiful! I wonder if they hold events for each event? I want to go again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #0yentravelNovember

#100 Travel Style I went to Nagahama City in Shiga Prefecture, which I had always wanted to visit. The central area is concentrated within a 10-minute walk from JR Nagahama Station, so it was easy to visit. The area known as Kurokabe Square is home to a glass museum that sells many of Nagahama's famous glassworks, as well as a music box museum, and is a very photogenic place. It seems that you can also experience making things by hand, so I would like to try that next time. There are also many foods that are perfect for eating on the go, and the curry bread filled with Omi beef that is served fresh was especially delicious. The specialty mackerel somen noodles were also delicious. On the opposite side of the station from Kurokabe Square is Nagahama Castle. It was closed on the day I went, so I would like to go again someday♩ #Shiga #Nagahama #SoloTravel

Room with the best view of Lake Biwa.

#0yentripnovember This is a long-standing yakiniku restaurant in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture I guess it's known to people outside the prefecture, but a friend who came to visit from Miyagi requested to go here, so we went! Inside the restaurant, there are tables where the meat is grilled on an old-fashioned hot plate, and there is also a tatami-mat seating area where you can sit and eat. We made a reservation so we were able to sit down, but the restaurant was already full by 6pm. They have a wide variety of meats, and they even have hamburgers, which is rare for a yakiniku restaurant! All the meat, including the Chateaubriand, was delicious, very tender and amazing! We finished off with a Shine Muscat parfait, and were very satisfied with this restaurant! #NagahamaCity#NagahamaGourmet #NagahamaYakiniku

The YANMAR Museum in Nagahama is a unique spot where you can experience Yanmar's history and latest technology. There are plenty of exhibits to see, touch, and learn about Yanmar's work in a wide range of fields, including agriculture, marine, and energy. The "driving simulator" and "miniature heavy machinery operation experience" are particularly popular with children, and are attractive because they allow you to learn while you play. The museum also has exhibits that consider future energy and sustainable technology, making it a fun way to learn about the environment. The museum, which can be enjoyed by both adults and children, is attracting attention as a new destination for tourism in Nagahama. #NagahamaTourism #ShigaTouristSightseeing #0YenTravelAutumn

The popular "White Gyoza Italian Yakisoba" in Nagahama is a local gourmet dish that allows you to enjoy a unique combination. The restaurant is called Chashin Ekimae Branch. White gyoza is a distinctive gyoza with a thick, chewy skin filled with plenty of filling, and is fried to a crispy texture that is irresistible. The combination of these gyoza and Italian yakisoba creates an exquisite harmony. The yakisoba is coated with a tomato-based sauce, which adds a touch of Italian flavor, which is refreshing. This menu, which allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of both gyoza and yakisoba at the same time, is popular with locals and tourists alike. It was a dish that allowed me to discover a new taste of Nagahama. #NagahamaGourmet #ShigaTourism #0YenTabiAutumnChashinEkimaeMainBranch

Nagahama's Kurokabe Square is an attractive area where historic streets and modern art come together. This has been a merchant town since the Edo period, and the black-walled buildings create a unique atmosphere. Glass art is thriving here, and there are many glass shops and experience studios where visitors can make their own glass works. There are also galleries and cafes scattered around, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing time. You can experience the atmosphere of each season, so there is a different atmosphere no matter what season you visit. Loved by tourists and locals alike, this spot is a strong expression of Nagahama culture. #ShigaTourism #NagahamaTourism #0YenTripAutumn

#0yentripautumn ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Regina Resort Biwako Nagahama ⚑ 4-22 Koencho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture ⌚︎ Reception 10:00-17:00 𓀤 10 minutes walk from Nagahama Station ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ The Regina Resort Group has several locations in Japan🏨 The hotel is dog-first, and dogs are welcome to walk in the hallways and elevators🐕 There is a table in the room for dogs to eat, and there is also dog food🍚 The staff all seem to love dogs, so it was a very nice and comfortable stay🌟 #ShigaTourism

Recently, I've been questioned a lot, 🤔What's there to see in Japan in September and October? Indeed, it's the off-season in Japan, the leaves haven't turned red, and Mount Fuji hasn't been capped with snow, it's boring~ But‼️As a travel consultant, how could I let you be bored!!! - 【Fireworks Festival】 Yes! The Japanese Fireworks Festival is not only in summer, but early autumn is also a good time to watch fireworks! It's not as hot as summer, and you don't have to squeeze in the crowd! September 28: Oarai Sea Fireworks Festival September 17: Nagahama, North Biwa Lake Fireworks Festival September 21: Himeji Port Festival Sea Fireworks Festival October 13: Sanriku Fireworks Competition October 19: 37th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition - 【Autumn Festival】 Although the Autumn Festival is not as large as the three major festivals in Japan, it is also very interesting! This year's Kishiwada Danjiri Festival in Osaka is from September 13th to 15th. Don't worry if you haven't set off yet~ There are two Autumn Festivals I highly recommend in October: - The first one: Oare Festival·Fukuoka Every autumn, in order to pray for safe navigation and prosperous fishing, a grand autumn festival will be held in Munakata Taisha. Starting with the "Oare Festival", it ends with the ancient and elegant "Takamiya Kannabe Festival". Among them, the biggest feature of the Oare Festival is the "Sea Festival". Every October 1st, there are about 300 fishing boats holding a welcoming ceremony at sea. Tourists can participate in a tourist observation boat, which is one of the few different styles in many Japanese festivals. - The second one: Takayama Festival·Gifu Prefecture As one of the three major beauty festivals in Japan, the Takayama Festival has been inherited in Gifu Prefecture for three hundred years. On October 9th-10th, the Hachiman Festival of the Takayama Festival will be held in Takayama City! During the period, there will be a parade of 11 palanquin floats~ In addition to the stalls, hundreds of parades in traditional costumes are also a highlight. In the evening, about 100 lanterns will be hung around each stall, accompanied by traditional farewell ballads, and the stalls will return to the "stall warehouse". - 【Art Exhibition Peak】 Every September is the peak season for various art exhibitions in Japan, and there are super many exhibitions open during this period every year. Just the art festivals and art exhibitions in Tokyo can be overwhelming, and many are free. Friends who are interested in art exhibitions and art festivals, don't miss it~

Hogonji Temple on Chikubu Island in Lake Biwa was founded by the monk Gyoki in 724 AD under the imperial order of Emperor Shomu. The temple features the Kannon Hall and Karamon Gate, which were relocated from the Toyokuni Shrine in Higashiyama, Kyoto, by the will of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It also includes the magnificent and elegant Daibenzaitendo, which faithfully reproduces the style of the Fujiwara period. The Karamon Gate is particularly famous as the only remaining structure from Osaka Castle during the Toyotomi period. The scenic beauty of the island floating on Lake Biwa is renowned as "The Deep Green Reflection of Chikubu Island." It takes about 25 to 40 minutes by steamboat from the ports of Nagahama, Hikone, and Imazu.

The area around Kurokabe Square in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is an area where old-fashioned streetscapes remain. In addition to the shopping district with a Showa-era feel, there are many tourist spots such as museums and historical buildings, so I think I could spend half a day there 👀 It was during the summer festival, so there were many stalls, and Kurokabe Square had a photo spot decorated with wind chimes for the summer only 🎐 The recommended gourmet food is the local dish Noppei Udon. Momishi-ya is famous 🍲 . . . 📍Kurokabe Square 🗺️Shiga, Japan 🕑 – 💰 – #FuriTabi #KansaiTrip #ShigaGourmet