Ryuo, Shiga / 雪野山史跡広場「妹背の里」
Yukinoyama Historic Park "Imose-no-Sato"
A recreation area of about 5 ha at the foot of Mt. Yukino, surrounded by quiet nature and many historic and cultural sites. It lies in Gamono, famous for the exchange of poems between Princess Nukata and Prince Oama in the days of the Otsu capital, and all its buildings are in a shrine style reflecting that history; there is a lawn for outdoor activities and a floating stage, with camping and barbecues.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
Decide before you go
A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train / Car
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- Opening hours
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Closed
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Admission
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Getting there
From JR Omi-Hachiman Station (Biwako line), bus for Ryuo Daihatsu (25 minutes) to Kawamori, then 15 minutes on foot; about 10 minutes from Ryuo IC.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
220 spaces (No. 1: 50, No. 2: 70, sports ground: 100).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
Found wrong or outdated information? Let us know
Address: Ryuo, Shiga (Japanese address: 滋賀県竜王町川守5)
Official site: https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/1713/?active=spot
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetAzuchi Castle Archaeological MuseumShiga9 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetHachimanyama RopewayShiga10 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetLake Nishinoko Boat TourShiga10 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetOmihachiman Suigo Boat TourShiga11 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetMinakuchi Castle Ruins (Minakuchi Castle Museum)Shiga11 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Peak time
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest days
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest season
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
You can check typical busy hours in Google Maps ("Popular times" on the place's page). Open this spot in Google Maps
Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/1713/?active=spotAccess, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.