Omihachiman, Shiga / 西の湖めぐり
Lake Nishinoko Boat Tour
Lake Nishinoko is a Ramsar-listed wetland. You can take a boat tour said to be a pastime Nobunaga enjoyed in imitation of court amusements. The departure point, "Nishinoko Station", serves light meals, and the Yoshibue Road cycling path is nearby.
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26 Sept 2026
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25 Dec 2026
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Address: Omihachiman, Shiga (Japanese address: 滋賀県近江八幡市安土町下豊浦4187-3)
Official site: https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/8741/?active=spot
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Nearby spots
- No photo yetOmihachiman Suigo Boat TourShiga2 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetAzuchi Castle Archaeological MuseumShiga2 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetHachimanyama RopewayShiga4 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetFormer Toyosato Elementary School BuildingsShiga11 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetLake BiwaShiga13 km away (straight line)
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- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/8741/?active=spotAccess, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.