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MY HOMETOWN....OMIHACHIMAN!
Located in Shiga, Japan, this lakeside town boasts splendid scenery, exciting festivals and a historic past.
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Chomeji Temple
The top of a nearby mountain holds this secret treasure. |
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Hachiman Canal
At the foot of Mt. Hachiman lies a winding moat that snakes through much of the traditional areas within Omihachiman.
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Hachiman Jingu
This picture shows you Omihachiman's Shrine on May 5th. Children's Day is celebrated throughout Japan and is represented by the "flying carp" kites. |
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Atop Mt. Hachiman
Lake Biwa lies behind me, joined by the mountainous skyline on the Western shores of Biwa-Ko.
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