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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
Taga is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hikone, 50km from Philosopher's Path.
Taga is a town located in Shiga, Japan. With a population of 7,274, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Taga 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 Taga to your route.
Taga Taisha-mae Station (多賀大社前駅, Taga Taisha-mae-eki) is a passenger railway station in located in the town of Taga, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Ohmi Railway.
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Taga is located in Shiga, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.2263 latitude, 136.2863 longitude.
Taga has a population of approximately 7,274 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.
49 km · about 55 min drive
famous road
A peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A historic Buddhist temple perched on a hillside with a massive wooden stage offering sweeping views over Kyoto.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Kyoto's most famous geisha district with preserved wooden machiya townhouses, traditional teahouses, and cobblestone streets.
53 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Comprehensive museum at Toyota's birthplace in Nagoya covering the evolution from automatic looms to automobile manufacturing.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
A Kyoto kissaten founded in 1940, serving its Arabian Pearl blend pre-mixed with sugar and milk by default. The wood-panelled original room off Sakaimachi street is a working institution, not a revival.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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