Guía de Viaje

     Aquí encontraréis información práctica para el turista que desee visitar Japón y vaya a recorrer alguno de los lugares por los que pasaremos en nuestro viaje. En realidad, esta sección de momento consistirá en un collage de enlaces, imágenes e información variada. Son nuestras propias notas sobre la historia de las ciudades, qué visitar, horarios, líneas de tren y ferry, oficinas de información, etc. La idea es hacer una guía más consistente de la Ruta Ibérica a nuestro regreso, una vez sea incorporada toda la información obtenida de primera mano, y ofreceros todo aquello que no podríais haber encontrado trasteando por Internet o en guías turísticas al uso. Queremos hacer hincapié en que no hemos sido subvencionados por ninguna de las instituciones de las que hablaremos en la guía, así que no vamos a intentar convenceros de nada que no nos haya convencido a nosotros.

PRIMERA PARADA: DOHA            دوحة

     Volamos con Qatar Airways, así que la primera parada será en Doha, capital de Qatar. Tranquilos, no os avergoncéis, nosotros también tuvimos que comprobar en el mapa dónde caía la ciudad, tristemente famosa por el reciente incendio en una guardería.

     No tendremos tiempo para visitar la ciudad, ya que hacemos una escala de 6 horas. Por cierto, si tenéis pensado volar con esta compañía, quizá os interese saber que si la escala es de más de 8 horas,

Qatar Airways pone a vuestra disposición un hotel, de manera gratuita. Aquí tenéis la página del aeropuerto de Doha que, está bien saberlo, tiene wi-fi en toda la instalación.

     En cuanto a volar con bicis, con esta compañía la bici se factura como un bulto normal de equipaje salvo por la ventaja de que se permite que el bulto pese hasta 30 kg.

AEROPUERTO DE OSAKA

Llegada al aeropuerto.
Información sobre cambio de divisa
Teléfonos móviles e internet

MOVERSE POR JAPÓN

Ferrys:
Buscador de Ferrys:
 http://www.jships.or.jp/index.php
Sakura Jima Ferry (Sakurajima - Kagoshima) http://sakurajima-ferry.jp/en/ferryguides.html

Trenes:

Una página súper útil, donde puedes buscar por estaciones y obtener información sobre trayectos, transbordos y precios: Jorudan

The most economical way to travel in Japan is to use the Japan Rail Pass, which gives unlimited use of all Japan Railways (JR) trains and buses throughout the country, except Nozomi Shinkansen trains and sleeper trains.
Sleepers can be used only if both express and sleeper supplements are paid.
The ordinary pass costs ¥28,300 for 7 days, ¥45,100 for 14 days or ¥57,700 for 21 days. A “green” pass (first class) is also available, costing ¥37,800 for 7 days, ¥61,200 for 14 days or ¥79,600 for 21 days. The Japan Rail Pass can be purchased only outside Japan. It is available from Japan Air Lines, the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) and the overseas offices of certain other Japanese travel agents. It can be used only by those with temporary visitor status in Japan, not by residents or by those working or studying in the country.

DEJAR DE MOVERSE: ALOJAMIENTO

En este enlace tenéis una buena lista de Campings en Japón (incluye dirección, teléfono de reserva y precios): http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/rtg/pdf/pg-804.pdf

Albergues juveniles:
-  Japan Youth Hostel: http://www.jyh.or.jp/english/
- Hostelling International: http://www.hihostels.com/dba/country-Japan-JP.en.htm
- Hostel World: http://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/Japan

KAGOSHIMA                                        鹿児島市

Prefectura: Kagoshima, antigua provincia de Satsuma

Población: 606.000 hab. (ago 2010)

     Situada en el sur del Kyushu, Kagoshima-shi es la capital de prefectura del mismo nombre. Ésta será nuestra primera parada. Conocida como la Nápoles de Oriente, Kagoshima es una antigua ciudad-castillo nacida junto al Sakurajima, un espectacular volcán que hoy se mantiene activo.

     Hace siglos era la capital de los dominios de la familia Shimazu. Allí fue recibido San Francisco Javier por Shimazu Takahisa en 1549. Este daimio fue el primero en importar armas de fuego de estilo occidental, lo que permitió a su familia en la siguiente generación hacerse con el control de todo el Kyushu. Al principio recibió a los predicadores cristianos (y los mosquetes que venían en los barcos que los transportaban hasta Japón) de buena gana, pero la presión por parte de un sector budista hizo que cerrara sus puertas a la religión extranjera. De este modo, el primer centro católico de Japón dejó su lugar a la ciudad de Yamaguchi.

     Kagoshima guarda lugares de gran interés para el visitante:

• El jardín Senganen (仙巌園), construido en 1658 por los Shimazu, es hoy uno de los rincones más bellos y visitados de Kagoshima. El precio es de uno 1.000 ¥ por persona. Abre diariamente, de 8:30 a 17:30.

• El Volcán Sakurajima (桜島), que se aprecia en la foto anterior, está activo en la actualidad. Hasta el año 1914 se trataba de una isla, pero una erupción provocó un corredor de lava que la conectó con la orilla opuesta a Kagoshima. De forma cónica, tiene un perímetro aproximado de 50 km y su cima se encuentra a 1.117 metros de altitud. Como curiosidad, si además del volcán quieres ver algo más, cuenta con un Onsen encantador y con un parque de dinosaurios.

• Si vais a pasar un tiempo por Kagoshima, quizás os interesaría visitar la isla de Yakushima (屋久島), un paraíso cuya exhuberante vegetación inspiró a Miyazaki para la creación del universo de la Princesa Mononoke. Los datos de esta isla, a la que se puede acceder en ferry desde Kagoshima, son también asombrosos: formada en un 90% de bosque, algunos de sus cedros alcanzan la friolera de 7.000 años de antigüedad. Semejante verdor se mantiene gracias a una lluvia tan constante que los lugareños afirman que llueve "35 días al mes". Algunas zonas de la isla fueron declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1993. En la web Yakumonkey podéis encontrar una guía de esta maravillosa isla, y como aperitivo os dejamos este vídeo: 

• Y de interés para los que vayan buscando la huella cristiana en Japón, podemos encontrar el parque y la iglesia dedicados a San Francisco Javier. En la plaza encontramos un trío de estatuas, en las que están representados el navarro, el samurái Anjiro, y un dojico japonés de nombre Bernardo. 

MINAMISHIMABARA                                     南島原市

 

Hara Castle Ruin

Tei Minamiarimacho, Minamishimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture 859-2414, Japón

+81 50-3381-5032

＃017	Christian Tombstone	Higashimuki Common Burial Ground, Sukawa,Nishiarie-cho, Minamishimabara City Phone: 050-3381-5083 (Cultural Property Preservation Division,Minamishimabara City Board of Education)	back　next
The year of death of the deceased is inscribed with the Christian year.
This Portuguese-style tombstone in semi-cylindrical shape is said to be the most beautiful of the Christian tombstones erected at the initial stage of missionary work. On the tombstone, splendidly inscribed with a large floral cross pattern and a small wedged-cross pattern, there is to be found Japanﾕs oldest epigraph written in romaji (Japanese transliterated into the Roman alphabet). View Larger Map

＃016	Site of Hara Castle	Oemyo, Minamiarima-cho, Minamishimabara City Phone: 050-3381-5083 (Cultural Property Preservation Division,Minamishimabara City Board of Education)	back　next
The landscape of Hara Castle site is reminiscent of Shiro Amakusa.
Site of Hara CastleThe Shimabara Uprising is said to have been the largest rebellion during the reign of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The battlefield was at Hara Castle, where most of the people were killed, regardless of age or sex. Among the villages in the southern part of the Shimabara Peninsula, several were annihilated. At the site of Hara Castle many Christian relics, such as crosses and medals, have been found. View Larger Map

Para ver información sobre lugares cristianos: http://www.pref.nagasaki.jp/s_isan/english/map.html

SHIMABARA                                     島原市

  Rebelión
 Monte Unzen

Shimabara Castle

1-1183-1 Jonai, Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture 855-0036, Japón

 

 

NAGASAKI                                         長崎市

donación de la ciudad a los Jesuitas.
"La segunda Roma"
crucifixiones masivas en Nagasaki
historia reciente
isla holandesa de Deshima

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

7-8 Hirano-machi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japón

+81 95-844-1231

Glover Garden

8-1 Minami-yamate-machi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0931, Japón

Restoration work Dejima

6-1 Dejimamachi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0862, Japón

Suwa Shrine

18-15 Kami-Ni, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japón

 

Shofukuji Temple

3-77 Tamazonomachi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0053, Japón

 

St. Domingo Church Museum

30-1Katsuyamamachi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0028 , Japón

 

 

 

＃001	Oura Cathedral	5-3 Minamiyamate, Nagasaki City Phone: 095-823-2934	next
Left:Statue of Virgin Mary, which led to the discovery of the hidden Christians / Upper right:Umbrella-shaped ceiling [ribbed vault ceiling] / Lower right:Landscape with magnificent cathedral
Oura Cathedral, built in the Gothic style, has been designated a national treasure in view of its special value as Japanﾕs oldest church. It is also a place of historic importance, being the site of the dramatic discovery of the hidden Christians; in the early afternoon of March 17, 1865, a group of people from Urakami came to the cathedral and professed their faith to Father Petitjean, thus revealing that Christian faith had survived over 250 years of harsh persecution under the anti-Christian edicts. View Larger Map

＃019	Site of the Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan	7-8 Nishizakamachi, Nagasaki City Phone: 095-822-6000	back　next
Nishizaka is said to resemble Golgotha, where Jesus Christ was crucified.
The incident called the "Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan" began with the confiscation of the Spanish galleon San Felipe, which was cast up on the coast of Tosa (now Kochi Prefecture). By order ofToyotomi Hideyoshi, 26 Japanese and foreign Christians were crucified in Nagasaki. A total of 24 Christians, including Franciscan missionaries in Kyoto, laymen (including three children) and three Jesuits were arrested and had their ear lobes cut. They were dragged through the streets of Kyoto and then sent to Nagasaki. On the way to Nagasaki, two other Christians joined them. On February 5, 1597, the 26 Christians were martyred on Nishizaka hill. These martyrs were canonized in 1862. In 1962, to commemorate the centennial of the canonization, the above memorial relief was designed by Yasutake Funakoshi. View Larger Map

＃020	Site of Saint Dominic Church	Sakuramachi Elementary School, 30-1 Katsuyamamachi, Nagasaki City Phone: 095-829-4340	back　next
Left:Stone pavement leading to Santo Domingo Church
This is the site of a Dominican church that was constructed in 1609 on land donated by Toan Murayama, then magistrate of Nagasaki. The church building was brought over from the Satsuma province and reassembled here. Only five years later, however, the church was destroyed as a result of the anti-Christian edicts. This is the only ruin of a church remaining in Japan. Approximately 80 roof tiles engraved with floral cross motifs, crosses, medals and other Christian relics have been found at the site. View Larger Map

021	Urakami Cathedral	1-79 Motoomachi, Nagasaki City Phone: 095-844-1777	back　next
Left:A-bombed statue of Virgin Mary / Upper right:Statues standing in front of Urakami Cathedral, conveying the sufferings wrought by the A-bomb
In 1925, the original Urakami Cathedral, a brick Romanesque church with twin towers, was completed on the former site of a village headﾕs residence where, in January of each year suspected Christians of Urakami had been ordered to trample Christian images underfoot, on the assumption that those who refused or hesitated thereby revealed themselves to be Christians. Urakami Cathedral was designed and constructed on the site by Father Fraineau, who was the rector. The cathedralﾕs construction was also supported by Urakami Christians. They had just returned to their devastated hometown from the “journey” they had been forced to make as a result of the so-called "Urakami Yonban Kuzure" (fourth Urakami falling) or the fourth persecution of Urakami Christians. To complete the cathedral, they contributed as much money as possible and worked hard to lay the bricks. Before its destruction, the cathedral was the largest Christian church in the Orient, and had taken 30 years of desperate efforts by Father Fraineau, who broke down from the overwork. The cathedral was destroyed by the atomic bomb dropped 20 years later. 13 years after the bombing, Urakami Cathedral was reconstructed by the faithful as a reinforced concrete building. In 1981, it was renovated on the occasion of the visit by Pope John Paul II. View Larger Map

OMURA                                               大村市 

 Don Bartolomé de Omura.

Omura Park

1-45-3 Kushima, Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture 856-0834, Japón

 

Urami Waterfall Shizenkaen

20 Rifukujimachi, Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture 856-0004, Japón

 

Omura Bay

Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japón

 

 

HIRADO                                              平戸市

Ferry Sasebo - Ainoura - Hirado:
http://www.nomo.co.jp/08_tsuyoshi.htm
 

2011年10月１日～ の新ダイヤ 往路 前津吉発 相浦着発 佐世保着 1便 ７：４０発 ８：０８着(８：１０発) ８：４０着 2便 １０：１０発 １０：４０着 3便 １３：００発 → １３：４５着 4便 １６：００発 → １６：４５着 復路 佐世保発 相浦着発 前津吉着 1便 ９：００発 → ９：４５着 2便 １１：２０発 １１：５０着 3便 １４：３０発 → １５：１５着 4便 １７：２０発 → １８：０５着 ●各港での取り扱い時間 津吉港 ０７：００開館～１８：００閉館まで係員が常勤しています。 相浦港 ０８：１０着・発の時間及び、１５：００分着・発の時間 船の入港と同時に船員の方で取り扱います。 佐世保港 ０８：４０入港～０９：００出港まで　　１０：５５入港～１１：２０出港まで １３：４５入港～１４：３０出港まで　　１６：４５入港～１７：２０出港まで 船の入港と同時に船員の方で取り扱います。 担当者への手渡しを基本厳守でお願いします。

平成20年8月1日往復運賃改定 片道料金 往復料金 津吉～佐世保間 大人 \1,600 大人 \3,040 子供 \800 子供 \1,520 津吉～相浦間 大人 \1,050 大人 \2,000 子供 \530 子供 \1,010 相浦～佐世保間 大人 \1,000 大人 \1,900 子供 \500 子供 \950 団体割引：１５名以上１割引 障害者割引：１種５割引 自転車輸送可能２００円

Intento desde Manila de convertir la ciudad en factoría española
finalmente, factoría holandesa e inglesa
conservación del cristianismo

Más grande

Pulsa para ver más grande

＃007	Tabira Church	19 Kotedamen, Tabira-cho, Hirado City Phone: 0950-57-0254	back　next
Left:Christian cemetery on the churchﾕs left as viewed from the front / Upper right:Sunlight streaming through the clerestory windows illuminates the church. Lower right:TabiraChurch stands on a hill overlooking the Hirado Strait
Through the efforts of Fathers de Rotz and Raguet, some of the faithful emigrated from Shitsu and Kuroshima to cultivate the land of Tabira. These emigrants established Tabira Church, which was designed and constructed by Yosuke Tetsukawa, under the guidance of Father Tokichi Nakata. This splendid brick church, a multi-roofed building, has a bell tower with an octagonal domed roof at its front. The walls were built using bricks of two different colors, enhancing the churchﾕs appearance as viewed from Hirado Strait. Located beside the church is a cemetery where Christian ancestors were laid to rest, as if to watch over their descendants. View Larger Map

＃015	Hoki Church	1170 Hoki-cho, Hirado City Phone: 0950-28-0324	back　next
Left:The mood of this church differs between morning and evening. / Upper right:A terrace on the side of the church / Lower right:Distinctive appearance of Hoki Church with impressive red-tinted walls.
Hirado Island is the first place Christianity was introduced in Nagasaki by Francis Xavier. Since that time, believers have continued to preserve their faith. Hoki Church dates back to 1878, when the minka-mido (private house remodeled to serve as an oratory and place for missionary work) was set up in Kyozaki, east of the present churchﾕs location. In 1885, a provisional church was created. Around 1898, the present-day Hoki Church was constructed under the direction of Father Matala, who came to take charge of nearby Himosashi Church. The church building was constructed of red bricks and wood, with sacred images standing on pedestals placed in arches above the front entrance. The church is also characterized by the terrace beside it. This pretty church is situated against the backdrop of a beautiful natural environment. View Larger Map

25	Himosashi Church	1039 Himosashi-cho, Hirado City Phone: 0950-28-0168	back　next
Left:Himosashi Church situated on the hill at the innermost reach of an elongated bay / Upper right:A fantastic scene produced by arches and beautiful stained glass
Father Pelu came to Hirado Island in 1878, subsequently establishing a chapel in Tazaki, where he established the base for his missionary work. The chapel was the origin of Himosashi Church, a magnificent, white building standing in the Himosashi district, which is located roughly at the center of Hirado Island. The present church building was completed by Yosuke Tetsukawa in 1929. The church is a two-storied reinforced concrete structure with an octagonal domed bell tower. The churchﾕs interior features beautiful stained glass and a coved ceiling with floral patterns. For a time, Himosashi Church was said to be Japanﾕs largest church, after the destruction of the former Urakami Cathedral, once the largest church in the Orient. The white church furnishes an impressive contrast with the blue sky. View Larger Map

Hirado Christian Museum

1502-1 Oishiwakicho, Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture 859-5376, Japón

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http://www.yonkacho.com/english/index.html

FUKUOKA                                               福岡市

 Mayor ciduad de Kyushu
problemas de la sobrepoblación

SHIMONOSEKI                                       下関市

 Estrecho de Shimonoseki, narutos
El Tokaido y otras rutas ancestrales

YAMAGUCHI                                           山口市

 La cristiandad de Francisco Javier
A través de las montañas japonesas

HIROSHIMA                                              広島市

 Más que una bomba
La isla de Miyajima

Ferry Hiroshima - Matsuyama
http://www.setonaikaikisen.co.jp/jikoku/cruisef-e.htm
■Hiroshima ～ Kure ～　Matsuyama
　 Car Ferry Timetable

【Timetable】
	Hiroshima→	Kure→	Matsuyama	No	Matsuyama→	Kure→	Hiroshima
1	5：45	---	8：10	1	6：25	8：20	9：05
2	6：45	7：30	9：25	2	8：25	10：20	11：05
3	8：15	9：00	10：55	3	9：35	11：30	12：15
4	9：20	10：05	12：00	4	11：05	13：00	13：45
5	11：20	12：05	14：00	5	12：15	14：10	14：55
6	12：25	13：10	15：05	6	14：15	16：10	16：55
7	13：55	14：40	16：35	7	15：20	17：15	18：00
8	15：10	15：55	17：50	8	16：50	18：45	19：30
9	17：15	18：00	19：55	9	18：05	20：00	20：45
10	19：45	20：30	22：25	10	20：10	22：05	22：50

■Ｆａｒｅ　ｃｈａｒｔ

Farechart [One person] JP-YEN Hiroshima　～　Matsuyama Kure　～ Matsuyama Adult Child Adult Child Normal Fare \3,500 \1,750 \2,600 \1,300 ※Please inquire about the car fare.

SHIMANAMI KAIDO 

http://www.go-shimanami.jp/global/english/index.html
PEAJES:

Bridge Tolls forcyclists

Toll boxes are installed on the bridges.

Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge	Hakata-Oshima Bridge	Omishima Bridge	Tatara Bridge	Ikuchi Bridge	Innoshima Bridge
¥200	¥50	¥50	¥100	¥50	¥50

*About the Onomichi and Shin-Onomichi Bridges (Between Onomichi to Mukaishima)
The Shin-Onomichi Bridge is not designed to allow pedestrians, bicycles or scooters cross the sea between Onomichi and Mukaishima. In addition, the lane for pedestrians and bicycles on the Onomichi Bridge is quite narrow, so please use the ferries instead.

Ferry fare between Onomichi - Mukoujima	Adlut ¥60-100／Adult and bicycle ¥70-110

DISTANCIAS:

• Mukaishima (9.2 km)
• bridge (3.2 km)
• Innoshima (9.3 km)
• bridge (3.2 km)
• Ikuchijima (11.8 km or 5.7 km if you arrive at Setoda port)
• bridge (4.2 km)
• Omishima (6 km)
• bridge (1.2 km)
• Hakatajima (1.9 km)
• bridge (3 km)
• Oshima (11.4 km)
• bridge (6.4 km)
• Imabari

 

SHIKOKU                                                 四国

El peregrinaje de los 88 templos. 

KOBE                                                          神戸市

 la mejor ternera del mundo
Un museo con arte renacentista japonés

KYOTO                                                      京都市

La antigua capital
Una ciudad para perderse (en sentido metafórico, espero!)

LAGO BIWA                                              琵琶湖

 El lago más grande y con más historia del país

• Azuchi Castle keep tower, Nobunaga Museum

  The original-scale replica of the 5th and 6th floors of the Azuchi Castle keep tower was displayed at Seville Expo ’92. After it was moved to Azuchi, the re-gilded appearance as well as the Kano school’s gold-blue sliding door and wall paintings are displayed, showing the prosperity of Oda Nobunaga.
  

  Location	Kuwanomiji, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman City
  URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=729
  Access	25-min. walk from JR Azuchi Stn.
  Fees	500 yen
  Business hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Admission: Until 4:30 PM)
  Days closed, etc.	Mondays (If Monday is a holiday, the castle is open and is closed on the weekday following Monday), days following national holidays (excl. Saturdays and Sundays), year-end and new-year
  Parking lots	300 cars
  Inquiries	Azuchi Castle keep tower, Nobunaga Museum 0748-46-6512
  Maps

  
  

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

Enryakuji Temple was founded on Mt.Hiei by Saicho in 788 as the head temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. It is registered as a World Curtual Heritage site in 1994. The huge site has clusters of buildings in three areas: To-do (East Pagota), Sai-to (West Pagota) and Yokawa. The grounds are filled with a solemn atmosphere as a training site of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.

Location	Sakamoto-Honmachi, Otsu City
URL	http://www.hieizan.or.jp/pdf/english.pdf

Omi Jingu Shrine

In this Shrine, Emperor Tenchi, who moved the capital to Otsu, was enshrined. The water clock stand and Omi Jingu Tokei Museum are located in the precincts in connection with the water clock created by him for the first time in Japan. A clock festival is held on June 10, the day called Time Day.

Location	Jingu-cho, Otsu City
URL	http://oumijingu.org

Ishiyama-dera Temple

Ishiyama-dera was established around the middle of the 8th century (late Nara period) by priest Rouben. It is said that the world's oldest novel, Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji) was begun to write here by Murasaki Shikibu. The famous white rocks that give the name to this "Stone Mountain Temple" are the mineral wollastonite. They have been designated as a national monument. Additionaly, flowers perpetually fill the temple grounds, attracting visitors. This temple is famous as one of the best spots for viewing the bright moon. "Autumn moon at Ishiyama" has been selected as one of the Eight Views of Omi.

Location	Ishiyamadera, Otsu City
URL	http://www.ishiyamadera.or.jp/

Mii-dera Temple (Onjoji Temple)

The name Miidera literally means "Three-Well Temple". It refers to three Emperors (Tenchi, Temmu and Jito) who as newborns bathed in the temple's well. "Mii" originally meant "sacred well". The temple bell is famous for one of the Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi). This temple is also the head of the TENDAIJIMON sect and is the 14th amulet-offering point of the Sacred Kannon Temples of Western Japan.

Location	Onjoji-cho, Otsu City
URL	http://shiga-miidera.or.jp/translation/eng.html

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the head shrine of approximately 3800 Sanno shrines throughout Japan. The history of Hiyoshi Taisha is long. It is recorded in "Kojiki". There are many small shrines which are national treasures and important cultural properties in the vast grounds. Sanno Festival, held in spring every year, is very famous. This is also the best place in the lake land to enjoy the autumn leaves.

Location	Sakamoto, Otsu City
URL	http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~hiyoshi3

Takebe Taisha Shrine

This shrine, called “Omi-ichinomiya, is where “Yamato Takeru no mikoto” is enshrined as an entity. In the late Heian period, when Minamoto Yoritomo was exiled to Izu, a prayer for the return of the Genji Family was conducted. Since then, many people have worshipped this shrine for good luck in battle. “Senkosai”, held on Aug. 17 every year, is a sea-based festival originating from “Kairo Tosei” (seaway expedition against the eastward enemy) of “Yamato Takeru no mikoto”.

Location	Jinryo, Otsu City
URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=89

Ukimido Temple

This temple is known for one of the Eight Views of Omi, Descending Geese at Katata “Katata no rakugan”. It is said that priest Eshinsouzu Genshin founded this temple in hope of safety on the lake and salvation by Buddha and the Bodhisattvas. "Sho-kannon" is enshrined in Kannon Hall (Avalokitesvara), and is designated as an important cultural property (not open to the public).

Location	Honkatata, Otsu City
URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=91

Ogoto Spa

This spa is said to have been discovered by Saicho, the founder of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, and it has been used as a place of quiet in the Kansai District since old times. There is a simple alkaline spring and a dozen or more Japanese-style hotels line the street. This spring is effective for neuralgia, muscle ache and aching joints.

Location	Ogoto, Otsu City
URL	http://www.ogotoonsen.com/english/

Lake Biwa Museum

This "lake and people" themed hands-on museum is an enjoyable place to learn about Lake Biwa. Exhibition hall A introduces the history of Lake Biwa, exhibition halls B and C present the lifestyle and history of communities around the lake, and the tunnel aquarium showcases Lake Biwa’s underwater life.

Location	Oroshimo-cho, Kusatsu City
URL	http://www.lbm.go.jp/english/

Kusatsu Mizunomori Lotus Pond

A rare botanical garden in Japan, which collects aquatic plants. This garden has the largest number of water lilies in Japan. The beautiful gardens, decorated not only with waterweeds but also with seasonal flowers, can be enjoyed. Buddhism’s three major holy trees, including tropical water lily and sal, can be seen in blossom in the greenhouse even in winter.

Location	Oroshimo-cho, Kusatsu City
URL	http://www.mizunomori.jp/

Hyozu Taisha Shrine

The traditional shrine founded in A.D. 717 is said to be sufficiently protected by the Tokugawa family. The craft works including the vermillion main gate said to be dedicated by Ashikaga Takauji are housed. There is a garden designated as a national scenic beauty in the precincts, attracting visitors during the foliage season.

Location	Gojo, Yasu City
URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=178

Chojuji Temple (Higashi-dera Temple)

Commonly known as one of the “3 old Tendai Buddhist temples” in Konan City. It is said that Priest Ryoben, who received the Imperial ordinance of Emperor Shomu, initially constructed it in the late Nara period. The main hall with a cypress bark roof in graceful inverse curves (a national treasure) is a must-see.

Location	Higashidera, Konan City
URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=463

Jorakuji Temple (Nishi-dera Temple)

One of 3 old Tendai Buddhist temples, “Konan Sanzan” located in Konan City was founded in the Nara period and is the No. 1 amulet-offering point of the Omi Thirty-three Sacred Kannon Temples of Western Japan. The main hall and the three-storied pagoda are designated as national treasures.

Location	Nishidera, Konan City
URL	http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~jo-rakuji/

Zensuiji Temple

Commonly known as one of the “3 old Tendai Buddhist temples” in Konan City. It is said that Priest Ryoben, who received the Imperial ordinance of Emperor Shomu, initially constructed it in the late Nara period. The main hall with a cypress bark roof in graceful inverse curves (a national treasure) is a must-see.

Location	Iwane, Konan City
URL	http://www.zensuiji.jp/

Koka Ninja Village

Stepping into this village makes visitors feel they have slipped back in time to the age when Ninja were active. In the vast site, the Ninja Museum, Trap House and Ninja Star Training Hall are provided, allowing visitors to experience the Ninja world.

Location	Oki, Koka-cho, Koka City
URL	http://koka.ninpou.jp/

Shiga-Koka Ninjutsu Yashiki

The house called “ninja yashiki”, which was constructed in the Edo period (1688 –1703), has been conserved and opened to the public. The house is filled with an atmosphere that a ninja may be hidden somewhere. The house is equipped with tricks such as a trap in a hallway, rotating door and an underground passage which remain as it were, and these are explained in detail by the guide.

Location	Ryuboushi, Konan-cho, Koka City
URL	http://www.kouka-ninjya.com/

Pottery-making Experience

In Shigaraki, with a history of 1260 years as a pottery-making village, visitors can enjoy shopping not only for raccoon-dog earthenware figurines but also for high-grade plates and utensils, and miscellaneous daily goods, and can experience pottery-making. (Experience fee: 1,500 yen or more (no holidays)

Location	Around Shigaraki-cho, Koka City
URL	http://www.e-shigaraki.org/

Eigenji Temple

The head temple of the Rinzai Eigenji Sect of Buddhism located along the gorge of the Echi River is famous for beautiful colored leaves. The tea ceremony that is held in May every year features women wearing the Japanese kimono against the fresh green background and the elegant time runs slowly.

Location	Eigenji Takano-cho, Higashiomi City
URL	http://eigenji-t.jp/

Ruins of Azuchi Castle

It is said that Azuchi Castle, constructed by Oda Nobunaga, was a luxurious castle with a keep tower. After the Honnouji Incident, this castle was burned down. However, the excavation research and restoration work show the conditions at that time.

Location	Shimotoyoura, Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman City
URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=831

Hikone Castle

This castle as the domain of Hikone, where the Ii family lived. Ii Naosuke is a famous figure in the opening of Japan. It is one of 4 existing castles designated as a national treasure. In addition to the unique stone walls called "burdock piling” and three-storied pagoda with a beautiful curved roof, there are many attractions, such as the garden of the domain “Genkyuen”.

Location	Konki-cho, Hikone City
URL	http://www.hikoneshi.com/en/

Yume Kyobashi Castle Road

This is a townscape in which the streetscape of the Edo period has been reproduced. Leading from Kyobashi Bridge over the middle moat of Hikone Castle, souvenir shops, restaurants and theme museums stand in a row, allowing visitors to feel the atmosphere of a castle town at that time. Each shop is unique so that visitors want to visit from door to door.

Location	Honmachi, Hikone City
URL	http://yumekyobashi.jp/

Saimyoji Temple

One of old 3 Tendai Buddhism temples, or “Koto Sanzan”, located on the Suzuka mountain range. The main hall and 3-storied pagoda are designated as a national treasure. This temple is known as one of the best viewing places for autumn leaves. In addition, long-blooming cherry which starts to bloom in autumn can be enjoyed. The garden, which is a national scenic beauty, is worth viewing.

Location	Ikedera, Kora-cho,Inugami-gun
URL	http://www.saimyouji.com/

Nagahama Castle Historical Museum

Nagahama Castle whose first lord was Toyotomi Hideyoshi, was rebuilt to house this museum, where people associated with Nagahama as well as Hideyoshi, and the history and culture of the northern-lake area and Nagahama are introduced. This museum is located in Hou Park, famous as a good spot for viewing cherry blossoms alongside Lake Biwa.

Location	Koen-cho, Nagahama City
URL	http://www.city.nagahama.shiga.jp/section/rekihaku/

Shirahige Shrine

This shrine is famous for the large vermilion-lacquered torii (gateway) standing in the lake and is responsive to prayer’s request for longevity, matchmaking, having a baby, better luck and prosperous business. The main hall is designated as a national important cultural property.

Location	Ukawa, Takashima City
URL	http://shirahigejinja.com/

Omi Shirahama Swimming Beach

The beautiful coastline of white sand and green pines extends for 1 km. It is fully equipped with a campground and has lodges and auto-camping sites. This place is known for the “Hot-Air Balloon Lake Biwa Crossing Race”.

Location	Shimoogawa, Adogawa-cho, Takashima City
URL	http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/search/spot.php?id=1630

Satoyu mukashibanashi Yuzanso

The Yuzanso features an an open-air bath,
done all in luxurious cypress, with a full
view of Lake Biwa, Bathing in this onsen
(hot spring) is said to give you beautiful
skin!

Location	Ogoto, Otsu City
URL	http://www.yuzanso.co.jp/

Yumotokan

A ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, the
Yumotokan is a great place to experience a
typically Japanese atmosphere as well as an
onsen. There is a staff who speak Korean.

Location	Noka, Otsu City
URL	http://www.yumotokan.co.jp/world/english/

NARA                                                         奈良市

 Lugar de templos, tradición y... ciervos

OSAKA                                                     大阪市

 El castillo


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Information on Osaka Castle Museum

Address 〒540-0002 1-1, Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka Tel +81-6-6941-3044 Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.) Opening hours are extended during certain periods in spring and summer. Closed December 28th through January 1st

■Admission fee A group discount is available for groups of 15 or more. classification individual groups 15 or more 100 or more 200 or more Adults \600 \540 \510 \480 15 years old and younger: free ENTRY RESTRICTION NOTICE ※Allowed to bring prams into the castle museum in the usual case, but all visitors are asked not carry them in for security reason during busy hours. Free space for prams is provided at the entrance. Thank you.  ※Illumination of the Main Tower : from the sunset to 11:00 ｐ.m. ※Leaflets are available at the Museum in English, Korean, Chinese . Parts of the exhibits are explained in English. ※There are two restaurants in the plaza of Honmaru (Inner Bailey) in front of the Main Tower; “Kinshu” (+81-6-6941-1504) and “Hojoen” (+81-6-6941-7778)

las tumbas y los emperadores legendarios
el sitio de Osaka (1615) y el ascenso de los Tokugawa