Just an hour from Kyoto station 😭 📍Ōmi Hachiman 近江八幡 Shiga Japan 🇯🇵 Ōmi Hachiman, in Shiga Prefecture, is known for its well-preserved old town and canal, offering traditional boat cruises. 🛶 Despite a tumultuous history marked by a castle’s rise and fall in the late 1500s, the town thrived as a hub for influential Omi merchants. ⛩️ Positioned strategically along key trade routes, it became prosperous during the feudal era, leaving behind a rich mercantile history reflected in its centuries-old buildings. Just an hour from Kyoto, Ōmi Hachiman beckons with its tranquil charm, offering a peaceful escape from crowds, revealing the serenity of its well-preserved old town and canal.✨ Follow @koyamas_travel10 I can help u travel 🇯🇵 smart! #japan #japantravel #japantrip #japanfood #japanlife#myjapan #hiddengems #japanhiddengem #japanexplore #koyamastravel #oldshop #japantraditional #shiga #omihachiman #canal #localtown #hachiman #supportlocal #crowds #nocrowds #avoidcrowds #travelsmart #koyamastravel