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Shirahige Shrine
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Shiga, Japan · Asia
Nagahama is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Maibara, 59km from Philosopher's Path.
Nagahama is a city located in Shiga, Japan. With a population of 113,636, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nagahama sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nagahama to your route.
Nagahama Station (長浜駅, Nagahama-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Nagahama is located in Shiga, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.3833 latitude, 136.2667 longitude.
Nagahama has a population of approximately 113,636 people, making it a city in Japan.
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photogenic
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
57 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
A peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
59 km · about 70 min drive
museum
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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