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Video of Maihara Hikiyama matsuri in 2010.Oct 07, 2023

Hikone manhole with Hiko-nyan. Found in the tourist info office in Yobancho, Hikone.Jun 15, 2023

Mishima Pond stone lantern and cherry blossoms. Mar 20, 2023

Mishima Pond and Mt. Ibuki with cherry blossoms. Mar 20, 2023

Mishima Pond (Mishima-Ike) and Mt. Ibuki in spring with cherry blossoms. Mar 20, 2023

JR Ishibe Station platform.Jan 01, 2023

New JR Ishibe Station, Kusatsu Line. New station under construction in late 2022.Jan 01, 2023

No skateboarding, kickboarding, roller skating, etc., at Hokoen Park.Nov 13, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

Sadly, Hoko-so has been closed since the start of the pandemic. As of Nov. 2022, they still don't know when it will reopen.Nov 13, 2022

Near Nagahama Castle is Hoko-so, a low-cost lodge. 豊公荘Nov 13, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage, Shiga Prefecture.Nov 13, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage, Shiga Prefecture.Nov 13, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022

Hokoen Park with cherry trees in autumn.Nov 13, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle is most famous for cherry blossoms, but it also has some maple trees too.Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage, Shiga Prefecture.Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage.Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022

Gourd monument on the roadside of Nagahama Castle.Nov 13, 2022

Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022

Wavy bench surface. Looks like marble, but not sure what type of stone it is.Nov 12, 2022

This side of the monument faces the lake. It's a popular bench to sit on during weekends and holidays.Nov 12, 2022

Verse 3 Song Monument in Nagahama's Hokoen Park near Nagahama Castle is engraved with Verse 3.Nami no mani mani, tadayoeba
Akai tomaribi, natsukashimi
Yukue sadamenu, nami makura
Kyo wa Imazu ka, Nagahama ka

浪のまにまに　漂えば
赤い泊火　懐かしみ
行方定めぬ　浪枕
今日は今津か　長浜か

We drift from wave to wave, straying aimlessly.
On shore we see red fire, brings back memories.
With our sights set nowhere, rolling with the waves.
Today is Imazu or, Nagahama huh.Nov 12, 2022

Verse 3 Song Monument at Nagahama's Hokoen Park. It is shaped like a boat and the top has a wavy surface like the water. It is called the "nami-makura" (rolling waves) design.Since the original glass bench song monument broke, it was replaced by this one made of stone having a similar shape and design concept.Nov 12, 2022

Wavy bench surface.Nov 12, 2022

This side of the monument faces the lake. It's a popular bench to sit on during weekends and holidays.Nov 12, 2022

Verse 3 Song Monument at Nagahama's Hokoen Park. It is shaped like a boat and the top has a wavy surface like the water. It is called the "nami-makura" (rolling waves) design. Since the original glass bench song monument broke, it was replaced by this one made of stone having a similar shape and design concept.Nov 12, 2022

Mar 31, 2022

The Suigo boat ride in waterways connected to Lake Biwa and Nishinoko is a major tourist attraction in Omi-Hachiman. Mar 31, 2022

Lots of reeds, essential for the lake's ecosystem. They cleanse the water among other things.Mar 31, 2022

Mar 31, 2022

It's called "Suigo Meguri" (waterway cruise). Following the boat driver/captain.Mar 31, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Old Hokuriku Line train at Yogo Station in winterMar 05, 2022

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Train at Yogo Station.Mar 05, 2022

Yogo Station and train.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Yogo's most famous tree, the swan maiden tree in winter.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Maybe cherry trees.Mar 05, 2022

Snowed-over parkMar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Finally the road is cleared. This is near civilization so the road was cleared of snow. It made walking a lot easier.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Tree fallen by the weight of snow.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

A patch of road under the snow.Mar 05, 2022

Snow trail only on this side of the lake. It took me a total of 3 hours to walk around the lake, including picture-taking time.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Dead end. Right after the lodge, the road was closed due to snow. But I decided to walk over the snow in order to walk around the entire lake. I knew there were some great shots to be had on the other side of the lake. But it almost froze my feet.Mar 05, 2022

Great view from the Yogoko-so lodge 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘からの景色Mar 05, 2022

Lunch at Yogoko-so lodge: Eel (unagi) and udon noodles. I think it was 700 yen or so.Mar 05, 2022

Dining room at Yogoko-so lodge. This is where I took a lunch break. Great place to warm up (especially your feet). 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘Sadly, this pension closed in Sept. 2013 due to aging facilities.Mar 05, 2022

Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge at the southern tip of the lake. It affords a scenic view of the lake. This is a national pension so prices are affordable. 国民宿舎　余呉湖荘Sadly, after 40 years in business, this pension closed in Sept. 2013 due to aging facilities that were too expensive to repair.Mar 05, 2022

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Ice and waterMar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Road cleared of snow for cars. Different story on the other side of the lake though.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

The sun came out.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Snowscape, Lake YogoMar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

The road going to the minshuku was cleared of snow on one side of the lake.Mar 05, 2022

Fishing pierMar 05, 2022

Little winter fish. Fishing is a business at Lake Yogo.Mar 05, 2022

Path to Yogo Station from platformMar 05, 2022

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Yogo Station platform in winter. Mar 05, 2022

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Train at Yogo Station in winter.Mar 05, 2022

View from Yogo Station. The Yogo area always sees Shiga's heaviest snowfall. One winter when there was heavy snow, I went to Lake Yogo and walked around the lake in deep snow.Mar 05, 2022

Scenery from JR Yogo Station's northern side. Also see photos of Lake Yogo in winter.Mar 05, 2022

Scenery from JR Yogo Station's northern side.Mar 05, 2022

Scenery from JR Yogo Station.Mar 05, 2022

JR Yogo Station train platform.Mar 05, 2022

JR Yogo Station as seen from the train platform.Mar 05, 2022

Inside JR Yogo Station, rental bicycles.Mar 05, 2022

Bus stop at JR Yogo Station. Infrequent buses go to Kinomoto Station.Mar 05, 2022

Map of Yogo.Mar 05, 2022

JR Yogo Station.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space had a model of Mt. Shizugatake.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo Tourist Center gift shop.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo Tourist Center restaurant.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo Tourist Center is near the end of the lake cycling tour. It has a restaurant, gift shop, and exhibition space. 余呉湖観光館Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.Mar 05, 2022

From Mt. Shizugatake, a short downhill trail to Lake Yogo.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake on a day in Sept. when the lake was green with algae.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake on a day when the lake was green with algae.Mar 05, 2022

Long hiking trail to Mt. Shizugatake.Mar 05, 2022

Entrance to the long hiking trail to Mt. Shizugatake.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

View from the western shore of Lake Yogo.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossom trees in winter.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossom trees in late May.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo sakura.Mar 05, 2022

Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge closed.Mar 05, 2022

Restaurant menu of the Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge.Mar 05, 2022

Inside the restaurant of the Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Large empty lot was the site of Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge. It was torn down due to old age. 国民宿舎余呉湖荘跡Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo in winter has the southern part of the lake freeze over.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo's mirror surface in winter.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo's mirror surface.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossom petals.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo cherry blossoms are along the southern and western shores.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo also has some cherry blossoms. They bloom later or maybe last in Shiga. If you missed the cherry blossoms, come to Lake Yogo.Mar 05, 2022

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Map of Lake Yogo's southern end.Mar 05, 2022

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Poetry monuments.Mar 05, 2022

Lake Yogo is also called "Mirror Lake" for its mirror reflections.Mar 05, 2022

Hydrangea plants here. They bloom in late June.Mar 05, 2022

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Same spot as previous photo, but in winter.Mar 05, 2022

Mar 05, 2022

More narrow road along the western shore of Yogo.Mar 05, 2022

About the legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石Mar 05, 2022

Legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石Mar 05, 2022

This substantial-looking monument is for another legend related to Lake Yogo. The legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石Mar 05, 2022