Omi-Hachiman
Hachimanbori and the merchant houses
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Highlights of this town
- 景Hachimanbori (八幡堀)25 min walk
A canal reflecting willows and white-walled storehouses. Also a period-drama filming location.
- 街Shinmachi-dori Merchant Houses (新町通りの商家町)24 min walk
An Important Preservation District of Omi merchants' main homes, with streets of lattices and white walls.
- 緑Hachimanyama Ropeway (八幡山ロープウェー)28 min walk
A sweeping view of Lake Biwa and the castle town from the mountaintop. Pair it with a canal tour.
Access from major stations
- from Kyotoabout35minNo transfer
- from Osakaabout60minNo transfer
- from Nagoyaabout100min1 transfer
- from Kanazawaabout270min1 transfer
- from Hiroshimaabout470min3 transfers
- from Yokohamaabout530min3 transfers
- from Shinagawaabout550min4 transfers
- from Shibuyaabout560min5 transfers