Omihachiman, Heritage merchant town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
The city extends from Lake Biwa's eastern shore to the Suzuka Mountains foothills, covering 76 square kilometers of central Shiga Prefecture.
Established as a post station on the Tosando highway connecting Tokyo and Kyoto, the city developed into a major commercial center during the Edo period.
The Tonda Traditional Bunraku Puppet Troupe, established in 1830, maintains regular performances that showcase traditional Japanese storytelling through puppetry.
The JR Biwako Line and Ohmi Railway connect Omihachiman to Kyoto and Osaka, with trains departing every thirty minutes throughout the day.
The Sagicho Fire Festival in March features large straw and paper floats that compete for recognition before their ceremonial burning.
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Inception: March 31, 1954
Shares border with: Higashiomi, Yasu, Ryuo
Website: https://city.omihachiman.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.12833,136.09806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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