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Chikubu Island

Chikubushima or Chikubu Island is known as a mysterious island, which is located in the northern part of Japan's biggest lake: Lake Biwa. Among four islands in the lake (Oki Island, Chikubu Island, Takeshima Island, and rocks named Okinoshiraishi), Chikubu Island is believed to be an island enshrining several gods, and has been worshiped since ancient times, especially during the Warring States period (mid-16th century). Japanese water gods are associated with two images: dragon, like the photo above, and a female god, named "Benzaiten". Originated in the Chinese legend of the Seven Lucky Gods, Benzaiten is a woman who plays an instrument called Biwa. She is also known as the god of performing arts. Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, was named Lake "Biwa" because the instrument's body resembles the shape of Lake Biwa when viewed from the sky. Moreover, Benzaiten is also the god of water because water is indispensable for the beauty and health of women. A

Otomegaike -pond of Venus-

Otomegaik e is a beautiful pond which is 10-minutes walk from Omi-Takashima Station. Many Japanese TV dramas were filmed there. It is one of the spots worth visiting on the wa y to Shirahige Shrine . The name Otomegaike means "Virgin Pond" or "Venus Pond". About 100 years ago, freshwater pearls were cultivated in this pond, which was rechristened at that time. Water flows into Lake Biwa from about 200 rivers. A pond that looks like a temporary resting place for water just before it flows into Lake Biwa is called in Japanese " naiko ", referring to "inner lake" or "inward lagoon". There are more than 20 such inner lagoons around Lake Biwa. Otomegaike Pond is counted as one of them. The inward lagoons around the Lake Biwa mainly have three functions. Firstly, they are precious habitats for creatures and protect ecosystem. There are so many species of fish and various forms of life. Secondly, they serve as flood control basin. When it r

Onyu-dani valley

Autumn leaves are a must-see for autumn trips in Japan. Onyu-dani is a large valley where you can enjoy the autumn leaves and the sea of clouds together. Both of them make us aware of the beauty and mystery of the seasons woven by nature. Why don't you visit Onyu-dani, in Kutsuki, during the autumn foliage season? Around this area, there is a vast virgin forest of beech , and there are other trees such as Quercus crispula trees (in Japanese mizunara , considered a variety of Mongolian oak) , and maple trees known in Japan as itayakaede , which have larger leaves than general maple leaves. You can enjoy the autumn colors in the mountains all over Japan, but the time and scale vary. Onyu-dani valley is a hidden spot known to those in the know. Of course, neither the autumn leaves nor the sea of clouds can be seen all year round. The best season is the end of October, and the best time is from dawn to early morning. Considering the time of sunrise in October, it is probably fr

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