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Omihachiman

Small castle town intersected by idyllic canals

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La Collina Omi-Hachiman

La Collina Omi-Hachiman

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La Collina means hill in Italian, giving a clue to the architect’s intentions, with its hill like roof covered by a lush lawn ..

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About Omihachiman

Ōmihachiman is a city in central Japan. Himure Hachimangu Shrine has a number of ornate wooden temples. From the shrine, a cable car runs to the top of Mount Hachiman for panoramic views of Lake Biwa. The ruins of 16th-century Azuchi Castle are to the east. Azuchijokaku Museum has a replica of the castle’s gold-painted interior. Boats cruise the canals that crisscross the city, and the wetlands of Lake Sainoko.

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