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Takebe Taisha, Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park, Omi Ohashi Bridge and more — 9 places you can visit, in Shiga. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 9

Takebe Taisha

Shiga Start here

The first-ranked shrine of old Omi province, dedicated to Yamato Takeru. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Karahashimae Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「建部大社」 EP7

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Shiga

A park stretching along the Lake Biwa shore at Otsu. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Ishiba Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「大津湖岸なぎさ公園」 EP1

Omi Ohashi Bridge

Shiga

A bridge across the southern end of Lake Biwa linking Otsu and Kusatsu. Appears in episode 3.

Getting there
Nakanosho Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「近江大橋」 EP3 · Anime Pilgrimage『さよなら ララ』聖地巡礼マップ — 近江大橋

Keihan-Ishiyama Station

Shiga

A Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line station beside JR Ishiyama. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Keihan-ishiyama Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「京阪石山駅」 EP4 · Anime Pilgrimage『さよなら ララ』聖地巡礼マップ — 京阪石山駅

Karasuma Peninsula

Shiga

A peninsula jutting into Lake Biwa, once famous for its summer lotus beds. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Kusatsu Stn + bus 25min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「烏丸半島」 EP4 · Anime Pilgrimage『さよなら ララ』聖地巡礼マップ — 烏丸半島

Lake Biwa Museum

Shiga

A museum of Lake Biwa's nature and history, known for its freshwater aquarium. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Kusatsu Stn + bus 25min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館」 EP6

Mt. Horai

Shiga

A 1,174-metre peak in the Hira range, with a ropeway to near the summit. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Shiga Stn · 59 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「蓬莱山」 EP7

Karahashimae Station

Shiga

A Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line station, the nearest to Seta Karahashi bridge. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Karahashimae Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「唐橋前駅」 EP7

Seiran Children's Playground

Shiga

A children's playground at Ishiyama. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Ishiyama Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — さよなら ララ 「晴嵐児童遊園地」 EP4 · Anime Pilgrimage『さよなら ララ』聖地巡礼マップ — 晴嵐児童遊園地

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