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Omihachiman
Small castle town intersected by idyllic canals
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Biwako Biennale 2025
This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAKO..
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Where to eat in Omihachiman
Food
La Collina Omi-Hachiman
Eriko FukuiLa Collina means hill in Italian, giving a clue to the architect’s intentions, with its hill like roof covered by a lush lawn ..
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Activities
Tea and Tradition at Taneya
Cathy CawoodVisit a beautiful traditional Japanese sweet shop in Omihachiman Himure Village that has been selling delicious sweets for over..
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Omi-Hachiman Canal in Winter
Cathy CawoodHistoric Omi-Hachiman Canal is a lovely place for a winter stroll followed by afternoon tea at Taneya or Club Harie.
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Himure Village Club Harie
Cathy CawoodClub Harie is a large cake shop and cafe near Himure Shrine, famous for delicious baumkuchen. The cafe has excellent coffee an..