The Biwako Sosui, which carries water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto, is a canal built in the Meiji era (1868-1912) using the best civil engineering technology of the time. It is also known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Shiga Prefecture, and cherry trees are planted along both banks of the Sosui near Mitsui Temple, where you can enjoy fantastic nighttime cherry blossom viewing.

Date and Time/ March 27, 2021 (Saturday) - April 11, 2021 (Sunday)
18:30-21:30
ChargeFree of charge
Access/A short walk from "Mihogasaki" by Keihan Bus or Ewaka Bus, or a 5-minute walk from "Mitsuiji" station on Keihan Ishiyama-zaka Honsen line.

Mitsui Temple is home to more than 100 national treasures and important cultural properties, as well as famous gardens and a three-story pagoda. The vast precincts of the temple are home to approximately 1,300 cherry trees, mostly Someiyoshino cherry trees. During the special nighttime viewing, the entire temple grounds are lit up and the cherry blossoms come to life beautifully.

Date and Time/ March 27, 2021 (Saturday) - April 11, 2021 (Sunday)
18:30 - 21:00 (reception closed)
ChargeAdults 600 yen, junior high and high school students 300 yen, elementary school students 200 yen
Access/ 7 min. walk from "Mitsuiidera" station on Keihan Ishiyama-zaka Honsen line, right next to "Mitsuiidera" bus stop.

［About 1,100 cherry trees will be in full bloom around Hikone Castle, with the stone walls and white walls in the background. The cherry blossoms are illuminated at night for two hours every day during the blooming season.

Date and Time/ During the blooming period from March 27 (Saturday) to April 15 (Thursday), 2021
18:00 - 20:00
*Go Castle Nigiwai Market will also be held from March 20 to May 9, 2021.
ChargeAdults: 800 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students: 200 yen
Access/15 min. walk from Hikone Station on the JR Biwako Line

Nigori Pond Nature Park is a park developed around Nigori Pond, an old reservoir located next to the Konan Industrial Park, and also contains the vestiges of a former traffic park. There are approximately 1,000 cherry trees around the park, which are also called "Senbonzakura" (one thousand cherry trees). During the cherry blossom season, the park is illuminated with Bonbori lanterns and lights, making it a spot where visitors can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms even at night.

Date and Time/ March 27, 2021 (Saturday) - April 11, 2021 (Sunday)
18:00-21:00
*Bonbori lighting will be from March 20 (Sat.) to April 18 (Sun.), 2021.
18:00-21:00
ChargeFree of charge
Access/10 min. drive from Migumo Station on JR Kusatsu Line

In Toyo Park, built on the ruins of Nagahama Castle, approximately 600 cherry trees, mostly Someiyoshino cherry trees, bloom simultaneously around the Nagahama Castle History Museum. This beautiful and fantastic scenery has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The view from the observatory of Nagahama Castle is spectacular.

Date and Time/Early April to mid-April
Sunset - 21:00
ChargeFree of charge
Access/5 min. walk from Nagahama Station on JR Biwako Line