In Shin-asahi area fertile plains spread out from Aiba-no-hills with a lot of green fields to Lake Biwa. The underflow water of Mt. Hira range begins to spring out in the fields and the waterway runs through the villages into Lake Biwa. Even today here you can see the pastoral landscape which was once seen in old days in Japan.
“Mitsubatsutsuji” (Rhododendron Azalea)In spring, you can enjoy seeing the flowers of the Rhododendron azalea at the foot of Mt. Shimizu castle. From the top of the hill, you can see a vast panorama of Takashima City. |
“Yoshi Gunraku” (Reed colony)Reed colony has been the habitat for fishes and birds along the lake. And it is also preserve the quality of water. In March every year people burn them for their new shoots in spring. |
“Shinasahi Fusya Mura/Hana Syobu-en”
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“Oharahiko Jinja” (Oharahiko Shrine)Oharahiko Shrine was built in the 13th Century which is really beautiful with maple leaves in autumn. Shichikawa Festival ( an intangible folk cultural asset ) is held there in May. |
Shin-asahi Mizudori Kansatsu Center (Water Bird Watching Center)
In winter you can watch many water birds on the lakeside. You also spend
your time at a cozy cafe in the center. |
Mutsuyazaki Hama Auto Campsite
Along the beach of Lake Biwa we have auto-campsite, free sites, cooking
ridges, a cold water shower, a playground and a pet site. |
Jibasan Shin-asahi (Traditional Local Industry Center)
You can buy traditional local products, such as Takashima crepe, folding fans, and artifacts. You can also get tote bags made of canvas. Of course we offer fresh local foods at the restaurant in the center. |
In Harie district there are a lot of springs with rich pure water. People
there call this water “Syozu” which they use it with care for a long time.
We also have some tours to this area for the tourists.
<Tour information in details>
“Harie Syozu no sato”Committee Tel:0740-25-6566（Only Japanese）
