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Yosano Town Yosano thrived in ancient times as the gateway to Japan for culture from mainland China. In the town are found the Tsukriyama, Ebisuyama and other tumuli. |
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Miyazu City This 3.6 km long sandbar stretches north-south dividing Miyazu Bay and the Aso Sea. It’s name comes from its appearance as a bridge to heaven. |
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Eiheiji Town Many monks practice their training at this well-known Zen temple, Eihei-ji Temple. |
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Otsu City Enryaku-ji Temple was built atop Mt. Hiei in the Heian Era as the protectorate of the city of Kyoto.  |
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Himeji City Himeji Castle was Japan’s first monument to be registered as a World Heritage. |
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Hikone City Made of 350,000 stones, Hikone Castle was the home of the Ii Family. The Genkyuu-en Japanese Garden seen from the castle tower is a great place to enjoy autumn. |
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Iga City Visitors can experience what it was like to be a ninja at the home where ninja of the Edo Period lived. |
