After passing along the long forest approach, a vermilion tower gate surrounded by lush greenery comes into view.
Omi Shrine is not only an important cultural property of Japan,
but also a sacred place for fans of Chihayafuru.
Walking among the towering old trees, the air carries a faint scent of wood and moss, and you can deeply feel the calm and tranquility brought by its long history.
Strolling through the green forest, it feels as if your entire body, mind, and spirit have been thoroughly cleansed.
Omi Shrine | Review by W10B
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As soon as I arrived at La Collina in Omihachiman, Shiga, I was completely captivated by the scenery before me.
The roof of the main building is covered in lush green grass, and the design is super cute. It's incredibly photogenic from every angle—any casual shot looks like a dreamy Instagram photo.
The architecture isn't the only eye-catching thing here—the desserts didn't disappoint at all! The signature cookies are rich, fragrant, and crispy. With all the greenery and the gentle breeze, my body, mind, soul, and appetite were all deeply satisfied! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves taking photos and enjoying good food. Be sure to add it to your must-visit list for Shiga. -
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I had been looking forward to the sunset and afterglow by the lake, but unfortunately, it was cloudy, so I didn't get to see the spectacular sight of the sun setting.
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I brought family and friends to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a world-class dinosaur destination. Both the indoor and outdoor areas are so well done.
Inside, there are incredibly impressive skeleton fossils and animatronic dinosaurs, with lots of information to learn; the outdoor area is also huge, and the kids explored the dinosaur forest, discovering all kinds of surprises. They had so much fun they didn't want to leave〜
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