Shibata City
Shimizuen was built in the mid-1600s as a villa for the Mizoguchi family, the lord of Shibata. The highlight is the Japanese garden which is designated as a national scenic beauty. There are teahouses and stone bridges around the large pond, and it was built based on the idea of 8 scenic spots around Lake Biwa 'Eight Views of Omi'. If you walk around, you can see different aspects of the garden depending on the angle. You can enter the Shoin-zukuri house, so let's come in. It is a space where you can feel the history, and time flows slowly and quietly. You have a chance to see volunteer guide most of the time, so it's a good idea to listen to them. 
