Higashiomi, Administrative city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Located in east-central Shiga Prefecture, Higashiomi extends from Lake Biwa's eastern shore to the Suzuka Mountains, covering 388 square kilometers of diverse terrain.
The city formed through multiple municipal mergers, culminating in its official establishment on February 11, 2005, uniting several towns including the former Yokaichi city.
The annual Yokaichi Kite Festival in May brings the community together for large kite displays, continuing a regional tradition of celebrating spring.
Major companies such as Murata Manufacturing, Kyocera, Panasonic, Suntory, and Toppan operate facilities in Higashiomi's industrial parks, providing employment opportunities.
The city contains Eigen-ji, a Rinzai Zen temple, and Hyakusai-ji, a Tendai temple designated as a National Historic Site, representing spiritual heritage.
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Inception: February 11, 2005
Shares border with: Omihachiman, Hikone, Koka, Ryuo, Hino, Aisho, Taga, Inabe, Komono
Website: https://city.higashiomi.shiga.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.11258,136.20753
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
Azuchi Castle
7.9 km
Kannonji Castle
5.9 km
Hyakusai-ji
7.6 km
Kannonshō-ji
5.6 km
Eigen-ji
10.7 km
Kawachi no Kaza-ana
20.3 km
Kongōrin-ji
8.8 km
Saimyō-ji
10.6 km
Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga"
6.8 km
Mount Oike
20.3 km
Mount Kojin
13.5 km
Amagoi Dake
19 km
Kuwanomi-dera
6.3 km
Kyōrin-bō
4.9 km
Namura Jinja
9 km
Hachiman, Omihachiman
11 km
Nihon Kamoshika Sentā
22.2 km
Yukinoyama Kofun
6.9 km
Hachimanyama Ropeway
11.6 km
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
6.9 km
Azuchi Castle Museum
7.5 km
Sōken-ji
7.9 km
Kanpō-kan
5 km
Vories Memorial Hall
10.7 km
Jōsgon-in
7.7 km
Hakuunkan
11 km
Ishiba-ji
6.7 km
Ishidō-ji
4.7 kmReviews
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