Lake Yogo

Lake Yogo, located to the north of Lake Biwa, is blessed with wonderful scenery throughout the four seasons. The mountains surrounding the lake on three sides are reflected clearly on the calm surface of the lake, which is beautiful and is also known as "Mirror Lake. The lake is also a treasure house of many living creatures, including the Iwatoko catfish, which lives only in Lake Biwa and Lake Yogo, and is a popular fishing spot.

Nagahama, Kohoku

Nagahama is a historical town that still retains the atmosphere of a castle town built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Centered on Nagahama, the Kohoku area is blessed with rich nature, with Mount Ibuki, the highest mountain in Shiga Prefecture, to the east and the vast Lake Biwa to the west. The area is full of attractions, from numerous hiking courses with magnificent views to spots where you can feel the romance of history, such as the remains of battles from the Warring States Period (1493-1590) and inn towns from the Edo Period (1603-1868).