Higashiomi City

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Located in eastern Shiga, Higashiomi City is a city where rich rural culture and history breathe within a vast area stretching from the Suzuka Mountains to Lake Biwa. It is dotted with spots where you can deeply learn about Japan's spiritual culture and commercial history, such as ancient temples associated with Prince Shotoku and the townscape of Gokasho, the roots of Omi Merchants. The city also features attractive regional events like Eigen-ji Temple with its beautiful autumn foliage and the powerful "Yokkaichi Giant Kite." With thriving natural activities like cycling and camping, it is a profound area where you can experience the uncommercialized abundance of regional Japan and the lives of warm local people.