Recommended for sightseeing around Lake Biwa! Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Kusatsu City in Shiga Prefecture is a popular destination that is conveniently located near Kyoto. There are plenty of accommodations and restaurants, and you can enjoy sightseeing around Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. It's a great place to get away from the crowds and relax.
train Take the JR Biwako Line. The journey takes about 20 minutes on the special rapid service.
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directions_bus_filled From the west exit of JR Kusatsu Station, take the No. 2 bus stop and get on the Omi Railway/Koku Bus bound for Mizunomori Aquatic Botanical Garden (350 yen for adults)
After getting off at "Anamura", it is about a 6-minute walk.
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directions_walk Approximately 10 minutes on foot
[place_master_id=12318 DescriptionChange="{ This is Sandai shrine located about 5km from Kusatsu Station. It is famous for its beautiful old wisteria, which is called "Sunabizuri no Wisteria" (Sand-rubbed Wisteria) because the spikes grow so long that they rub against the ground. It blooms every year from late April to early May, and is lit up at night during the Wisteria Festival. The tour takes about 30 minutes. }" show_photos embed]
directions_walk Approximately 15 minutes on foot
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directions_bus_filled About a 20-minute walk, then take the Ohmi Railway/Koku Bus bound for JR Kusatsu Station West Exit at Kita-Ogaya (280 yen for adults)
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train The journey takes about 20 minutes on the JR Biwako Line New Rapid Service.
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