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A sacred island rising steeply from Lake Biwa, reached only by boat. Stone steps climb past Hogon-ji temple and the ornate Tsukubusuma Shrine, where throwing a "kawarake" clay disc through a lakeside torii is said to grant wishes.

Best season

Spring–autumn (ferry-dependent)

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.5· 453 reviews

Nearest station

Ferry from Nagahama Port

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