ACCESS アクセス情報

VENUES AREAS

●As there may be changes in the program and venues, make sure to check our website before visiting us

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OMIHACHIMAN AREA
(Omihachiman Old Town, Okishima)

The Old Town of Omihachiman is a historical water transportation town, and Okishima is an island, home to the fishermen who control the fishing industry of Lake Biwa. You can travel from the Omihachiman Old Town to Okishima by car or by bus. How about a boat ride that will bring you from a world to another, an art trip that inspires the senses?

Access to OMIHACHIMAN Area[Nearest Station: Omihachiman Station]

By Train and Shinkansen

The nearest train station is the Omihachiman Station (JR/ Ohmi Railway).

By Car

12km from the Chuo I.C. or 15km from the Yokaichi I.C. (Meishin Expressway), towards Omihachiman

There is no parking available next to the Information Desk. Please park in one of the neighborhood parking lots.

Parking information map

Access to the Omihachiman Old Town Venues

It is recommended to go to the Omihachiman Area Information Desk, the "Former Hachiman Post Office".

To the Omihachiman Area Information Desk "Former Hachiman Post Office
You can visit the Omihachiman Area Information Desk "Former Hachiman Post Office" from JR or Ohmi Railway "Omihachiman" station by the following transportation route.

  • By Bus
    JR・Ohmi Railway「Omihachiman」the north exit、Ohmi Railway Bus get off at “Hachimanbori(Osugicho)Hachimanyama Ropeway-guchi”. (7 min ride)
    ※All buses departing from platforms 6 and 7 stop in the venues area. Bus Timetable ※Timetables may be modified.
    Please make sure to check with each company beforehand.

  • On Foot
    28 min walk from the Omihachiman Station.

Omihachiman Area Information Desk : Former Hachiman Post Office
Naka 8, Suwaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0862

Omihachiman Area Information Desk :
Former Hachiman Post Office access map

Access to Okishima Venues

Okishima is accessible from Horikiri Port by boat.
※Please make sure to check the timetable beforehand, as the boats only rides every one or two hours.

To get to the Okishima venue, please use the Okishima ferry.
To get to the Horikiri Port of the Okishima ferry, please use the Ohmi Railway Bus or Akakon Bus.

Horikiri Port → Okishima Ferry boat

  • 10 min by boat

    ※Please make sure to check the timetable.

Okishima Ferry boat timetable

※The schedule is subject to change due to the coronavirus or other social conditions.
And please note that the timetable may not be updated in real time.
※You cannot land on Okishima Island by car. You must park at the "Okishima Visitors' Parking Lot" by Horikiri Port. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the Horikiri Port boat landing to the parking lot, so please allow plenty of time for your trip.
Horikiri Port
Okishimacho, Omihachiman 523-0801

HIKONE AREA

Toriimoto and Hikone Castle, one of the most famous castles of Japan, are located in Hikone, a city that has become famous for its mascot Hikonyan. The distance separating Hikone Castle and Toriimoto can easily be crossed by both car and train. Visitors can then compare the atmosphere of a quiet town with that of the castle town that remains today.

Access to HIKONE Area [Nearest Station: Hikone Station]

By Train

The nearest station to the Hikone Area Information Desk is Hikone Station on the JR and Ohmi Railway.
Please see below for the time required from each city.

By Car

Please check below for the time required from each city to HIKONE Area.

There is no parking available next to the Information Desk. Please park in one of the neighborhood parking lots.

Parking information map

Access to Hikone Castle surrouding Venues

It is recommended to go to the Hikone Area Information Desk , the "Former Kondo Kimono Shop".

To the Hikone Area Information Desk (Former Kondo Kimono Shop)
You can visit the Hikone Area Information Desk "Former Kondo Kimono Shop" from JR or Ohmi Railway "Hikone" station by the following transportation route.

  • By Bus
    At the Hikone Station (JR/ Ohmi Railway), take the Ohmi Railway Kokoku bus (Mitsuya line) headed for Mitsuya. Get off at Ginza-cho. (4 min ride)
    The Hikone Area Information Desk is near the bus stop.

    Bus Timetable ※Timetables may be modified.
    ※Please make sure to check with the company beforehand.

  • On Foot
    Get off at JR/Ohmi Railway "Hikone" station and walk southwest for about 17 minutes.

Hikone Area Information Desk : Former Kondo Kimono Shop
4-36 Chuo-cho, Hikone, Shiga, 522-0063

Hikone Area Information Desk
: Former Kondo Kimono Shop access map

Access to Toriimoto Venues

Please go to "Toriimoto" station on the Ohmi Railway.

Hikone station (JR Tokaido line/ Ohmi Railway) → Toriimoto station (Ohmi Railway)

  • By Train 5 min

  • By Car 7 min

    ※Train timetables are available on each transportation company’s websites.
Toriimoto Station

Toriimoto station access map

Access Between Venues

The trip from Omihachiman station to Hikone station takes about 20 minutes by train, or 45 minutes by car. You can select the main venues and tour them in a day, or take a relaxing overnight trip to immerse yourself in art.

Access Between Venues