Biwako Bunka Park in Shiga Prefecture has begun its special lotus exhibition which will take place in the Japanese garden of Sekishoan, a tea house located in one corner of the park, which is taking place now until August 16, 2020. The lotuses will be displayed for a limited time only and are the same ones being grown in the forest of Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden in Shiga.
Biwako Bunka Park
Biwako Bunka Park is located in the Arts and Education Culture Cluster part of Biwako Bunka Park Toshi Kousou which was built in 1979. The Arts and Education Culture Cluster site stands as a collection of facilities representing the arts and education of Shiga Prefecture. The park itself is a combination of nature and culture and houses lush verdure, an art gallery, library, Japanese garden, tea house, and more.
Special lotus exhibition
Sekishoan, a tea house and Japanese garden in the park inspired by the Evening glow at Seta in the Eight Views of Ōmi, serves up matcha and Japanese confections to customers. In the Japanese garden, they are holding a special exhibition of 10 lotus flowers from 6 different types. These lotuses have been specially selected and borrowed from Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden.
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Biwako Bunka Park
Address: 1740-1 Setaminamiōgayachō, Otsu, Shiga
TEL: 077-543-5831
Access: 10 minutes by bus from Seta Station
Official Website: http://www.seibu-la.co.jp/park/biwakobunka/
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DANDELION PROJECT
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Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail
Available until March 4, 2022 from 18:00-22:00 (Last order at 21:30)
Location: Biwako Hotel 2F Bel Lago Bar
Details: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/biwakohotel/restaurant_menu/bar_hyakunin_issyu2022_1-2/
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Address:
Hikone Castle (1-1 Konkicho, Hikone, Shiga)
DANDELION: Hikone Castle Tower
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Hours: 18:00-21:00 (Last Entry at 20:30)
Admission: ¥600 for Adults / ¥200 for Children (Tax Included)
Official Site: https://naked.co.jp