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

Walking all the way from the station, after turning a corner, the torii gate majestically stands on the lake. The torii gate on the water has always been a dreamy existence. It takes about an hour and a half to travel from Osaka to Omi-Takashima. Upon arrival, you can choose to take a taxi, ride a bicycle, or walk (I walked back and forth this time, which took about an hour). The bicycle rental fee is 500 yen per use. When heading from the station to Shirahige Shrine, it is recommended to walk on the right side. There is a sidewalk all the way. If you walk on the left side, there is a section without a sidewalk, which is quite dangerous! Additionally, if you happen to encounter rainy weather, even if it has just cleared up, be sure to prepare a raincoat. The place to take pictures of the torii gate is close to the road, and without a raincoat, you might get splashed all over by passing trucks. 😂 ⭐ When departing from Osaka, be aware that the train will split into two lines after arriving in Kyoto. Make sure you are in the car heading towards Omi-Takashima.

The 2.5-kilometer-long Metasequoia Tree-lined Avenue is hailed as a hidden autumn foliage gem in Japan. The road stretches from Makino Highland to Makino Agricultural Park, with 500 tall and dense Metasequoia trees planted in orderly intervals along both sides. During the autumn foliage season, the trees transform into a tunnel of red and yellow leaves, creating an endless view of autumn colors. Whether driving through this vibrant universe or strolling along the road to admire and photograph the foliage, the sight of towering Metasequoia trees ablaze in orange-red hues is a breathtaking spectacle.

Lake Biwa. Hello everyone, I am Xiaolu, today I am sharing Lake Biwa in Japan. Lake Biwa is located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest freshwater lake in Japan, with an area of 674 square kilometers and a shoreline of 241 kilometers. It is named after the natural shape of the traditional Japanese musical instrument Biwa. This geographical location is in the central part of Japan, surrounded by beautiful mountains and lush forests. The lake presents a beautiful arc shape, covering a huge area, like a lake ocean. Lake Biwa is considered one of the oldest lakes in the world, formed at least 4 million years ago. About this lake, there are not only many ancient legends and stories, but also a large number of art works related to it. Lake Biwa is famous for its biodiversity and has many endemic species, from fish, birds, to rare mollusks. To get to Lake Biwa from Kyoto, just take the JR Tokaido Line from Kyoto to Otsu, and you can reach this beautiful lake in 10 minutes. Next, we will introduce the main attractions of Lake Biwa. Ukimido Ukimido is one of the main scenic spots of Lake Biwa. It is also known as one of the Eight Views of Omi and is loved by many haiku poets, including the famous Matsuo Basho. The formal name of the temple is 'Kaimon Mountain Mangetsu Temple', which was built by the monk Gen Shin (Eshin Sozu) of Hieizan during the late Heian period (794-1185) to pray for the safety of the lake water and the peace of all people. Since then, for over 1000 years, Ukimido has been guarding the safety of this important lake traffic area. Chikubushima Chikubushima is a small island located in the northern part of Lake Biwa, but it has been revered as a sacred island since ancient times. There are Hogyoji Temple and Tsusumafu Asama Shrine. Tsusumafu Asama Shrine is very popular as a place of power, and there is a mysterious atmosphere in the Dragon God's place of worship, where there is a unique way of making wishes 'Kawarake Nage'. The view of Lake Biwa from the boat makes you linger. Kaizu Osaki Kaizu Osaki extends to Lake Biwa, and cherry trees stretch for more than 4 kilometers. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom in full bloom, and rows of cherry trees stand on the vast lakeside. Kaizu Osaki stands with more than 600 cherry trees with lush branches and leaves, most of which have a history of more than 50 years. Under the contrast of rocks and the green water of Lake Biwa, the beauty of cherry blossoms is intoxicating. Cherry trees bloom all the way along the lakeside avenue, making people feel like they are wandering in a cherry blossom tunnel. If you want to enjoy the cherry blossom scenery, why not leisurely row on Lake Biwa. From the lake, you can see the spectacular cherry blossom beauty of Kaizu Osaki. Biwa Lake Valley Biwa Lake Valley overlooks the west bank of Lake Biwa. Since 1965, it has been a ski resort and an outdoor activity paradise in the off-season. This is the best ski resort near Kyoto. Biwa Lake Valley is 1,100 meters above sea level and has eight different ski trails. Half-pipe, curved track, cat track and sled snow track, there is also a ski park suitable for skiers of all levels. All equipment can be rented at the ski resort. The Zekkei Ropeway cable car here can accommodate 121 people, with glass on all sides, you can see the beautiful views of Lake Biwa, snow slopes and autumn leaves. Travel

Unasyo is a Japanese restaurant located at Omi-Imazu station. The restaurant has limited seating, you have to take off your shoes if you sit on Tatami room. Smoking is allowed in the restaurant. The food is of high quality and very delicious with reasonable price. I highly recommend this restaurant if you visit Omi-Imazu. Restaurant: Unasyo Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday 5:30pm-10:30pm Price: 3000-5000yen Location: Japan, 〒520-1631 Shiga, Takashima, Imazucho Nakoji, 1 Chome−３−10 Getting there: 5 mins walk from Omi-Imazu JR station #Omi-Imazu #biwakovalley #osaka

Omi Imazu is not considered a tourist area now, it's not easy to find a restaurant. I found this restaurant located just opposite Omi-Imazu station, with high quality Japanese food. The restaurant is spacious, mainly local visitors and non-smoking. They served a wide variety of food, from soup udon to Japanese set dinner, sushi, sashimi etc. Restaurant: Nishian Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm Price: 500-2000yen Location: Japan, 〒520-1622 Shiga, Takashima, Imazucho Nakanuma, 1 Chome−１−1 Getting there: 1 min walk from Omi-Imazu JR station #omiimazu #biwakovalley #osaka

Hotel Kaito is the only hotel at Omi-Imazu station with public bath. The hotel is quite old but clean and tidy. The room is spacious, but with limited amenities. They provide towels and soap. You have to buy the amenities you need at the reception, such as toothbrush, razor etc. Hotel breakfast is nice, traditional Japanese style breakfast. The hotel is near to Biwako Lake, about 10 minutes walking distance. If you are looking for some attractions away from the city, visit Biwako Lake. Hotel Kaito Location: 1 Chome-６-10 Imazucho Nakoji, Takashima, Shiga 520-1631 Getting there: 1 minute walk from Omi-Imazu JR station Nearby Attraction: Biwako Lake #biwakovalley #osaka

In the afternoon when it is still cold, there are still two or three hours before sunset and dinner time. This is the best time to take a walk. Take a stroll along the trail along the shore of Lake Biwa and Inukami River, and admire the street view as you pass Sho Sakai Park, where you can feel the atmosphere of spring gradually returning to the earth. After staying in Sho Sakai Park for a while and watching the sunset, we continued our leisurely walk towards downtown Hikone. We arrived in the city in about 60 minutes. There are many restaurants concentrated in the city, and you can slowly look for specialty restaurants. For dinner, we chose a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant. The enthusiastic owner and chef performed a one-man show, wandering around the floor and the kitchen. I watched the boss's back as he was busy preparing ramen for everyone. In a few minutes, he served the hot traditional Japanese beef ramen. After seeing the boss stop, we exchanged a few words. The boss is really amazing, proficient in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Thai and Korean. He is truly a hidden dragon and crouching tiger! IG: meditation_me_time #travel #Japan #Shiga #Lake Biwa #Hikone Castle #Traditional Food #Sunset #Yoga #Yoga Retreat #sadhguru #Inner Engineering #Meditation #Vertebral Arch Protection #Vertebral Arch Fracture

February self-drive trip, Kyoto the next day went, White Beard Shrine is located on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, famous for its fantastic scene of the torii gate in the lake, since it is not far from Kyoto, it is very suitable for a day trip to Kyoto for a day trip. In fact, Japan has three well-known water torii ⛩️, distributed in: Hiroshima, Shiga and Ibaraki prefectures, personally think the most beautiful of the White Beard Shrine in Lake Biwa, a very good attraction near Kyoto 👍🏻👍🏻☄️ #WhitebeardShrine

#tokyo Hase-dera Temple, also known as Hase-kannon Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kamakura. The temple is known for its large wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. We climbed up a set of stairs to a hilltop observation deck for views of the surrounding area. The view was really great. We felt very peaceful to be up there. The garden within the temple compound was also very pretty. #Japan

#gohiking Kibune hike starts at the picturesque town and ends at the kurama temple. if you want a more challenging climb, start from kibune small town. the upslope are steeper and not as well structure stairs, bring walking sticks as that will help. it will take about 2-3h for a 2-3km hike, I will rate is as moderate for beginners as the stairs are really steep for prolonged period. there are railings along the way but you cannot really rely on them all the way as well. saw few walking groups, it is generally safe to hike as the police/community has identify certain spots as k1 k2 k3 in case you need to call for emergency help halfway. bring water and not food in case of bears.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Speaking of Japan's sea torii, the first thing that comes to mind is Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine. In fact, there is also a mini version of the sea torii on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga, which is the Shirahige Shrine known as the "Omi version of Itsukushima". There are many Shirahige Shrines throughout Japan, but the one in Shiga is the head shrine, and its sea torii gate seems a bit bigger. As the oldest shrine in the Omi region, Shirahiko Shrine was founded more than 2,000 years ago and enshrines Sarutahiko-no-Okami. The location of Shirahige Shrine is relatively remote, so it is more convenient to drive there by yourself, but you need to pay attention to your own safety when taking pictures, because there is a main road with heavy traffic between the shrine and the torii, and there are iron railings on the shore, so crossing is basically prohibited. #Shiga Travel #Lake Biwa #Shirahige Shrine

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel 💡 Tips

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 #Shirahige Shrine #Lake Biwa 🚄Transportation: We departed from Kyoto and took the JR line to Omi Takashima Station Luggage can be stored at the tourist information center Wait for a moment in front of the station and a taxi will come to pick you up. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach Shirahige Shrine. On your return trip, you can use the phone inside the shrine to call a taxi back to the station. But there are few cars here. If you want to rush back to the station, it is recommended to call a car in advance. ⛩️Go up to the observation deck and you can have a panoramic view of the water torii on Lake Biwa The red torii on the wide lake is really beautiful ⚠️Don’t cross the road to take photos on the other side There are a lot of gravel trucks here, and they drive very fast, which is very dangerous‼ ️ After taking photos of the Torii, we also entered the Shirahige Shrine to worship You can also walk along the mountain trails and see Lake Biwa from a high vantage point.

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#Seasonal places in Japan 💖Reasons for recommendation A great spot to visit in any season🌳 A 2.4km-long avenue of about 500 metasequoia trees. It feels cool even in the hot summer! The autumn leaves from autumn to winter are also beautiful🧡 It's also special when it's covered in snow⛄ There are shops and cafes nearby, so please park your car and take a walk☺ 🚙Access From Kosai Road Hira Ramp, take R161 50 minutes via Prefectural Route 287 🚃From JR Makino Station, take the Makino Kogen Line bus for about 6 minutes (counterclockwise for about 25 minutes) Get off at "Makino Pickland" 📍Location Takashima City Makinocho Hiruguchi to Makino #Shiga Tourism #Takashima City #Metasequoia Avenue #Shiga Trip

#getgoing2025 The view from Mount Hakodate was nothing short of breathtaking. As the city lights sparkled below, framed by the bay and mountains, I understood why it’s considered one of the best night views in the world. The ropeway ride up was equally stunning, offering glimpses of Hakodate’s charm. It was a magical moment that made me fall in love with this coastal city. 📍Hakodate Ropeway, Hakodate #japantrip #hakodate #hokkaido #cablecar #panoramicview #travel #thingstodo #citydaytours #newyearvibes

Takashima City in Shiga Prefecture is home to numerous beautiful tourist spots that harmonize with nature. Metasequoia Avenue This tree-lined road stretches for about 2.4 km with approximately 500 metasequoia trees, offering picturesque views throughout the seasons. The autumn foliage and winter snow scenery are particularly stunning, attracting many photography enthusiasts. Shirahige Shrine's Torii in the Lake The vermilion torii gate standing in Lake Biwa creates a magical scene at sunrise and sunset. The shrine, with a history of about 2000 years, enshrines Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto and is also known as the 'Itsukushima of Omi.' By the way, wild monkeys appear in this area, so be careful even though they are cute!

#BiwaLake has always been a place I've longed to visit. After taking the JR Lake Tour last year to explore the beauty of Lake Biwa, I decided to take a self-driving tour this year starting from Kyoto. I first crossed the #BiwaLake Bridge (bridge fee ¥150) to the #Sagawa Art Museum. The architectural style is unique, and the water shadows seem to be projected after precise processing. Then we crossed the bridge again and headed towards Takashima. On the way, we arrived at #Shirahige Shrine to see the underwater torii. There is a parking lot at the shrine. After checking in, we headed to our first night’s accommodation, Auberge RUKAWA, which can be considered a luxury B&B that combines traditional Japanese architecture with modern aesthetics. The next morning, we arrived at #メタセコイアNamiki in the north of Takashima City. Although the red leaves have not yet fully bloomed, the scenery is beautiful. There are also different camp sites and hot springs nearby, which is suitable for visiting in the summer. Follow the mountain road, pass Kaizu Osaki, enjoy the scenery along the way, and come to the #つづら尾崎Observatory, where you can see the northern side of Lake Biwa. There is also a store on the observation deck for some supplies. Then after passing #Jianyue, we came to #Jizu Temple to see the red leaves. We went up from #Sekido Temple where there were fewer people. After viewing the red leaves, we headed to our second night’s accommodation, the #Biwako Grand Mercure Hot Spring Hotel in Nagahama City. It includes a buffet breakfast with many varieties and a large public bath, which is very popular among Japanese people. On the third day, we drove up #Ibukiyama. It was the 60th anniversary of the Ibukiyama driveway. After parking the car at the 9th station, we could walk up the mountain road to the top of the mountain, which took about 40 minutes. However, due to the lack of cold-resistant equipment, we did not go up the mountain this time. After the tour, we went to the B&B #大津町家粋世 in Otsu, and also went to #三井outletpark石贺龙王 in Kusatsu for shopping. By the way, the three-day trip to Lake Biwa ended.

💞Reasons to Recommend: nice place

📍Metasequoia Tree Line 💠A spot where you can enjoy Metasequoia Tree Line 💠Address: Makino, Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga-ken 520-1835 When setting the destination in your car navigation system, register "Makino Pickland" at 0740-27-1811 for a smoother route! 💠Opening hours: 24 hours 💠No fixed holidays 💠No parking lot A beautiful spot where giant Metasequoia trees fill both sides of the road💖💖💖 In autumn, the road is dyed golden with autumn leaves🍁 In winter, the whole area is covered in white snow❄️ In summer, it is surrounded by greenery🌿 It is very beautiful no matter what time of year or season you visit🌟🌟 Please go and check it out🎀 #0 yen trip November

Driving around Lake Biwa in terrible weather😂 There are two famous terraces overlooking Lake Biwa. The staff member at the entrance advised me not to go to Lake Biwa Terrace, so I turned around and went to this hill overlooking Lake Biwa. There are many photo spots, so I enjoyed it even though the weather was bad🙆🏻♀️ The third and fourth pictures have been adjusted to reflect the sky, so they are a prediction of what the view would have been like if it had been sunny🥹 . . 📍Hill overlooking Lake Biwa 🗺️Shiga, Japan 🕑11:00-17:00 💰¥2500 #FuriTabi #DomesticTravel #HokurikuTrip

A drive trip to Shirahige Shrine is perfect for a refreshing day. Under the clear blue sky, enjoying the lakeside scenery while leisurely driving with friends feels luxurious and peaceful. Upon arriving at the shrine, the torii gate standing as if floating on the lake is impressive, and the contrast between the blue sky and the lake is beautiful, prompting us to take many photos. The breeze is pleasant, making it a special place that helps you forget the busyness of daily life. The enjoyable chats with friends and the serene atmosphere of the shrine perfectly match, providing a soothing experience for both body and mind.

🕰️Business Hours: Open daily from around 09:00 to 17:00. The ski season is from late December to mid-March. 📍Address: Hakodateyama is located at Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. From Kyoto Station, take the JR Kosei Line to Omi-Takashima Station, then transfer to Bus No. 2. It takes about an hour to get there. 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Take an 8-minute cable car ride up the mountain. On Hakodateyama, there is a hilltop observatory and a giant Lake Biwa swing. There are also rainbow curtains and colorful wind chime paths made with Takashima shrink fabric, as well as a park where you can experience forest adventures. Various flowers are planted, making it a great spot for photo ops.

#SoloTravel Biwako Hakodateyama is not so crowded, so you can relax 😊 The rainbow curtains woven by Takashima Chijimi are still in full swing this year 😊 It's a photo spot that is sure to look great 🌈 You can also enjoy the wind chimes along the Yoshiko path 🎐🎐 You can enjoy summer in advance 😊 Parfait specialty store "Lamp" will also be open from April 27th 😊 The inside of the store is like a Harry Potter worldview, so if you go to Biwako Hakodateyama, be sure to stop by 🍓 Shiga Prefecture has many rice paddies and is a treasure trove of reflections. The rice fields near the Metasequoia are currently filled with water, so you can enjoy them for a limited time😊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈Spot. Lake Biwa Hakodateyama Address. 520-1655 Hiokimae, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga Round-trip gondola & admission fee. 2500 yen Business hours 9:30-17:00 Night gondola event days 9:30-20:45 *Varies depending on the event day⤵︎ ︎🚗27 minutes Spot. Metasequoia Avenue There are a lot of tourists during the day, so it's best to go first thing in the morning or after 15:00😊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈#Lake Biwa Hakodateyama #Metasequoia #Lake Biwa #Shiga Tourism #Kinki Region #Kansai Outing Spot

I went to Shirohige Shrine, which has a large vermilion-painted torii gate in Lake Biwa! Founded about 2000 years ago, it is the oldest shrine in Omi and is also known as "Omi's Itsukushima." The history of the torii gate floating on Lake Biwa began in 1937, but there is a legend that Shirohige Shrine has had a torii gate in the lake since ancient times⛩️ The torii gate is also depicted in the folding screen painting "Omi Meisho Zu" painted in the Muromachi period and in a picture scroll painted in the Edo period. There are also legends that the torii gate appears and disappears when the lake ripples, and that the torii gate suddenly appeared as a sign of natural disasters😌 The torii gate is lit up for about two hours from sunset on Saturdays and Sundays, so you can take pictures at night. 📍Shirahige Shrine Location: 215 Ukawa, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture Parking: Available (approximately 50 spaces for regular cars) #Lake Biwa #Shrine #Torii #Photos that make you want to travel #Shiga Prefecture #Kinki Region #Amazing view #Travel #Night view #Amazing view spot #Trip #travel #Domestic trip

A staple spot for sightseeing in Shiga ✨ Known as the oldest shrine in Omi, ✨Shirahige Shrine✨ The torii gates floating on Lake Biwa are truly fantastic and famous throughout the country ✨ The god of longevity and longevity, Shirahige, is enshrined here and is said to grant blessings such as matchmaking, fertility, good fortune, protection from disasters, prosperity in business, and road safety. The torii gates stand on Lake Biwa across the road from the shrine, but it is forbidden to cross the road from the shrine, so you can view them from the observation deck. It looks beautiful during the day and at sunset too✨ It's about 3km from the nearest Omi-Takashima Station It takes about 40 minutes on foot, so I recommend going by car🚗 I'm really glad I went✨ ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ Shirahige Shrine 📍215 Ukawa, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ #Shiga #Shiga Trip #Shiga Sightseeing #Shirahige Shrine #Travel with Me

📍Metasequoia Avenue, Shiga Metasequoia Avenue stretches for 2.4 km in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture🌳🌳 It's a beautiful place with greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter💚 There's surprisingly a lot of traffic and tourists, so if you want to reserve it, I recommend going first thing in the morning☀️ If you're visiting the Metasequoia Avenue by car, the Makino Pickland Parking Lot is convenient🚗 There are also facilities and restaurants where you can buy souvenirs around the large parking lot❣️ Add excitement to your everyday life:🌙 📍Metasequoia Avenue, Shiga📮Makino, Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture #Traveling with me #Breathtaking views #Breathtaking views #Shiga #Shiga sightseeing #Shiga trip

Transportation: Take the JR from Kyoto to Omi-Takashima, then you can choose to walk, take a bus, or ride a bicycle to get there. Comparison: The bus requires waiting, and in a small place, the frequency of buses is sparse. If the timing of your arrival is not convenient, you may have to wait quite a while. It's about a 30-minute walk for 2 kilometers. Cycling takes only 11 minutes. Thoughtfully, the villagers responsible for the station have prepared cycling maps. There are probably about 5-6 bicycles here, and it's also okay to team up and cycle slowly together. Include the Shinkansen return time in your plan, and just make sure to stay within the appropriate time for a round trip. It's 500 yen per bicycle per day, and if you have enough time, I recommend slowing down to fully experience the Japanese countryside~ The rural environment in Japan is definitely world-class. Just so happened that two Japanese ladies also came here because of its fame, crossed the road to take pictures, and later when I saw there were few cars, I also went across. Since ancient times, Japan has had a legend that says 'Torii gates' are the gateways to the divine realm. Influenced by this legend, Shirahige Shrine has an added sense of mystery. It is solemn yet calm, and as beautiful as a fairyland. The vermilion Torii gate stands on Lake Biwa, where the 'movement' of the water complements the 'stillness' of the Torii, making the entire scene appear even more serene, attracting many tourists to travel great distances to visit. The underwater Torii gate of Shirahige Shrine has a history of 2000 years. Seeing it with your own eyes truly inspires awe.