Omihachiman
On the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Omihachiman is a Japanese city known for its merchant heritage — the Omi merchants were among feudal Japan's most influential traders — and its proximity to the ruins of Azuchi Castle. The historic canal district offers a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population82,233
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
Nearest airports
Omihachiman: quick answers
Where is Omihachiman?
Omihachiman is in Omihachiman City, Japan, about 33 km20 miles in a straight line from Kyoto.
How do you get to Omihachiman?
The nearest airport is Osaka (ITM), about 1 hr 32 min away by road. The nearest train station is 石部, about 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Omihachiman?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 211 mm8.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Omihachiman?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 18 restaurants, 10 cafés and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Omihachiman?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kusatsu, Higashiōmi-shi and Katano. Omihachiman is listed among the day trips from Osaka.