Restaurant · Koka
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"A vegetarian restaurant with beautifully-prepared food in line with the Shumei philosophy, located at the Miho Museum outside of Kyoto."
Tourist attraction · Otsu-shi
Scenic canal boat tours amid cherry blossoms and fall colors
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· Toyosato
Oldest ryokan with inviting rooms, private baths, and dreamy onsen
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Japanese regional restaurant · Nagahama
Yakiba-somen specialty in 150-year-old wooden house
Japanese inn · Otsu-shi
Upscale hot spring hotel with lake views, kaiseki meals
· Yasu
10-seat sushi bar with omakase tasting menu, 20 pieces
Mountain peak · Otsu-shi
Temples, museums, hiking, & scenic funicular routes to summit
Buddhist temple · Otsu-shi
Sprawling historic Buddhist temple complex with stunning views
Hotel · Nagahama
Chic rooms, luxe villas, dining & spa with Lake Biwa views
Internet shop · Moriyama
Premium teas & teaware, dedicated Japanese tea culture experts
Ramen restaurant · Tenri
Salt-flavored ramen with thin-sliced Italian pork fillets