[Shiga Prefecture] A classic itinerary from Hikone Castle on the east side of Lake Biwa to Omihachiman

After enjoying the feeling of being a warlord and Omi cuisine at the national treasure Hikone Castle and castle town, head south along the eastern shore of Lake Biwa to Omihachiman. This classic course combines history, gourmet food, and photogenic scenery in one day, allowing you to stroll through the waterside townscape and merchant houses, and enjoy the eye-catching sweets and shops at La Collina Omihachiman.

9:00 AM ★★★★★ Hikone Castle (View of Lake Biwa from the castle tower and keep, including Hikonyan)
↓ 5-minute walk
10:00 AM ★★★★☆ Castle Town Stroll (Tour of traditional townhouses and Japanese and Western sweets on Yumekyobashi Castle Road)
*Lunch on Yumekyobashi Castle Road is also fine.

↓ 40-minute drive (Drive along the east shore of Lake Biwa)
12:00 PM ★★★★☆ Lunch in the Omihachiman area (Local cuisine, including Omi beef and Omi champon)
・Unagi Hitsumabushi (Sumiyagura Omihachiman Branch)

↓ 10-minute drive
1:30 PM ★★★★☆ Omihachiman Old Town Stroll (View of Hachimanbori Street, Merchant Street Walk, Boat Tour)
・Omihachiman Streetscape
・Himure Hachiman Shrine
・Hachimanyama Ropeway
・Club Harie Himurekan
・Taneya Himurenoya

↓3 minutes by car
3:30 PM ★★★★★ La Collina Omihachiman (Stunning thatched roofs, Baumkuchen, and sweets tour)

↓25 minutes by car
6:00 PM ★★★★☆ Omi Beef Okaki Honten
(or)
6:00 PM ★★★★☆ Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo