Introducing Nagahama
Nagahama is a surprisingly appealing little town on the northeast shore of Biwa-ko, which can easily be teamed up with a trip to Hikone. The main attraction here is the Kurokabe Square neighbourhood northeast of the station.
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If you’re in the area from 14 to 16 April, check out the Nagahama Hikiyama Matsuri, in which costumed children perform Hikiyama kyōgen on top of a dozen festival floats decked out with elaborate ornamentation.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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