It's an exciting place. The most exciting is the aquarium. The expo is also great. Got some really historic Edo era Japanese setting. A visit with kids is highly recommended.

Super underrated place. Almost no tourists, popular among locals with kids. Interesting enough to spend the whole day there. Very suitable for kids.

Large museum with a lot of exhibits, ranging from geological to cultural. It also has a pretty decent freshwater aquarium at the end of the museum. Currently undergoing facade renovation and the outer part is mostly scaffolding. You currently need reservation to enter. Access is quite difficult and it is recommended to use your own car.

Entrance fee 800 yen for adults... It worth 3 times more than that!!! Here it has very beautiful collections about local animals and also big aquarium!!!?? The facility's everything was so good!!! Highly recommend

It was a really nice and foreigner friendly museum. The exhibition has lots of variety of items. Strongly recommended!

The museum is a must visit place in Japan. I describes the origin till date of the great Lake Biwa and not just that it also features the evolution in technology and lifestyle of Japanese. The museum also has Large fish tanks with 1000s of fishes. The Museum also has a section where we can touch the fishes. The Museum also features various types of rocks in Japan and also the evolution of various species of animals.

The museum was very interesting, and the overall experience was definitely worth it! However, some animals had very small containers and were clearly distressed, like the gull and the seal, which kind of spoiled the experience

Everything you need to know about lake biwa and the lifes surrounding it are all here! Definitely should go here if you're visiting shiga prefecture 👌

With great history, the museum is a must to visit for better information on the great lake biwa...

After saying good bye to the chilly season,so many trees and flowers are flourished in this botanical garden. Entrance fee is so reasonable and you can use a car parking with enough space.also enough space for bicycle parking. Mostly visited by locals.you can enjoy this garden with Biwako-museum which is located next to this garden. You will charge the dynamic nature energy and feel fresh air in it.

Their lotus exhibit is honestly just stunning. I’ve never seen so many varieties in one place. The design of the gardens is beautiful.

It is a great place. I visited this place a year ago, many aquatic plants that are interesting to capture by a camera. Unfortunately, I could not see the giant water lilies because they were still in the nursery.

Beautiful, colourful and peaceful garden

Beautiful giant water lilies in Kusatsu City at Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, Japan Beautiful giant water lilies in Kusatsu City at Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, Japan

Excellent place for flowers and tree lovers. Recommended to visit at spring, there's a lot of lotus flower varieties.

Was looking for Victoria but it grows in summer. So watching something else to learn

Worth visiting.

(Translated by Google) If you are interested in highways such as the old Tokaido, it is a waste if you do not go. There are only three honjin in Kansai. You can get a glimpse of the comings and goings and lives of the great people of that time. I was able to feel close to the harsh world of those days because there were ingenuity to defend against enemies in various places. Thank you for the peaceful world🕊 (Original) 旧東海道など街道に興味のある方は行かないと勿体無い。本陣の現存は関西3箇所だけ。当時の偉い人の往来や生活が垣間見れます。各所に敵方からの防御の工夫があり当時の厳しい世界身近に感じることが出来ました。平和な世の中に感謝🕊

(Translated by Google) 2024.5.3 It is a nationally designated historic site that preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. The main shrine remains in Kusatsu, which was a post town on the Tokaido and Nakasendo routes. Honjin is a 5-star luxury hotel where Daimyo (feudal lords) and later historical figures stayed. The name of Takumi Asano, the Shinsengumi, and place cards remain in the guest book. It is a Japanese-style room with a hallway, and when there are many guests, the hallway also becomes a room. The accommodation book remains for 181 years, and it seems that items left behind 150 years ago were also stored in the storehouse, and some of the items have been released. "Where is Hijikata Toshizo's kissel displayed?" "Hi, I'm taking a break today." From the dirt floor of the kitchen, I put on my sandals and headed to Rakuzakan. You can see the remains of Tokugawa Yoshinobu and Matsudaira Katamori staying here. (Original) 2024.5.3 江戸時代の面影を今に伝える国の指定史跡です。 東海道、中山道の宿場町で有った草津に本陣が残っています。 本陣とは参勤交代等で大名が泊まったり、後に歴史上の人物が泊まったり、今でいうと5つ星の高級ホテルです。 宿帳には浅野内匠頭や新選組の名前、そして席札も残っています。 廊下の有る和室の部屋、客が多い時は廊下も部屋になったそうです。宿帳は181年分残り、150年前の忘れ物も蔵に眠っていたらしく、中には開放している物も有る。 「あの土方歳三のキセルはどこに展示しているの?」 「ハイ、今日は一寸お休み頂いています」 台所土間からサンダル履いて「楽座館」へ。 ここには徳川慶喜、松平容保の休泊の跡が見えます。

(Translated by Google) I stopped at the nearby Times and walked for about 10 minutes. I got lost on the way 💦 It was very cold because I went to the tour in March. I didn't have slippers to rent because it was a corona vortex, so my feet were quite cold, but I thought it would have been colder in the old days. There were various places where I used to wash my hands and cook meals, but when I imagined the lives of people in the past, I was excited and at the same time I was impressed that they were working hard. If you twist the water Hot water comes out normally and you can take a bath normally You can heat it in the microwave normally. .. What do people at that time think about the world today? .. It was a pity that I couldn't take many pictures, but it seems that there are several post stations like this all over the country, so I would like to go there again. (Original) 近くのタイムズに停めて10分ぐらい歩きました。途中迷ってしまいました💦 三月に見学に行ったので大変寒かったです。コロナ渦ということもあり貸出しスリッパがなかったので足元がかなり冷たかったですが昔の方はもっと冷たかったのだろうな～と思いながら見学しました。お手洗いや食事を作っていた場所などいろいろありましたが昔の人の暮らしを想像するとワクワクすると同時に一生懸命働かれていたのだろうな～て感心もしました。水道をひねったら 普通にお湯が出て、普通にお風呂に入れる 普通に電子レンジで温めれる。。この当時の方々は今の世の中をみてどう思われるのかな～とか。。 写真があまり撮れなかったのが残念でしたが全国に何ヵ所かこういう宿場があるみたいなのでまた行きたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) A little over 10 minutes on foot from Kusatsu Station, I think Seki-juku and here are the most accessible inns on the Tokaido in the Kansai area. You can go inside, but the entrance fee is not that expensive, so I'm a little curious, so I'm going to go in. I think it's just right to stroll around while thinking about how you've stayed in such a place. It's possible to take pictures inside, but for the generation who grew up on tatami mats, there wasn't anything in particular that I wanted to take pictures of. (Original) 草津駅から歩いて10分少々、現存する関西の東海道の宿でもアクセスが良いのは関宿とここだと思います。中に入れるのですがそこまで入場料も高くないので、ちょっと気になるから入ってみようかなって言う感覚で入れます。 こんなところに泊まってたんだなあと思いを馳せながらぶらぶらあるいてまわるくらいがちょうどいいと思います。 中は一応撮影可能ですが、畳の間で育った世代には特に何か撮りたいところはなかったです。

(Translated by Google) You can imagine the life of a great man at that time It was a great headquarters 👍️✨ (Original) 当時の偉い人の生活を想像させられる 素晴らしい本陣でした👍️✨

(Translated by Google) Honjin is a place where people of noble status stay overnight ~ Hmm(( ˘ω ˘ *)) Hmm One of the largest existing headquarters in Japan! Admission fee: 240 yen It was a very valuable spot where you can feel the history ♪ (2024/3) (Original) 本陣とは、高貴な身分の人々が宿泊するための場所なんですね～ﾌﾑ(( ˘ω ˘ *))ﾌﾑ 国内に現存する本陣の中では最大級！入館料240円歴史を感じる大変貴重なスポットでした♪(2024/3)

(Translated by Google) I went there because I had never been there even though I was born and raised in Kusatsu. Emperor Meiji, Atsuhime Tenshoin, members of the Shinsengumi, and even Takumi Asano and Uenosuke Kira (prior to the ``Bakumatsu Corridor Incident'') stayed at the main shrine. The floor plan is spacious, as you would expect from a headquarters. Unfortunately, photography of the exhibits was prohibited, flash photography of the buildings was prohibited, and I was unable to see the daifukucho (accommodation book) with Toshizou Hijikata's name written on it. (Original) 草津に生まれ育ちながら行ったことがなかったので、行ってきました。本陣には明治天皇、天璋院篤姫、新撰組、果ては浅野内匠頭と吉良上野介（「刃傷松の廊下事件」の前）などそうそうたる面々が宿泊しました。さすがは本陣と言うべきか間取は広々としています。ただ、展示物が撮影禁止、建物もフラッシュ撮影禁止で、土方歳三等の名が記された大福帳（宿帳）も見られなかったことが残念です。

(Translated by Google) The volunteers gave thorough explanations, which were very helpful. I learned a lot, such as ways to protect those in higher positions, and stories about the hardships and behind-the-scenes stories of the main team. Now, the common ticket with the exchange center is 350 yen, which is too cheap! (Original) ボランティアの方がつきっきりで解説してくださり、とてもためになりました。身分の高い方を守る工夫や、本陣側の苦労話や裏話など、学びが多かったです。 これで交流館との共通券が350円というのは安すぎます！

(Translated by Google) The set price for Kusatsu-shuku Honjin and Kusatsu-shuku Kaido Koryukan was 350 yen for adults. Payments such as PayPay were not possible. Kusatsu-juku Honjin alone costs 240 yen for adults, so there was a lot to see for the price! (Original) 草津宿本陣と草津宿街道交流館のセットで大人350円でした。PayPayなどの支払いはできなかったです。草津宿本陣だけでも大人240円なので、値段の割に見どころ満載でした！

(Translated by Google) The main shrine is located at the junction of the Tokaido and Nakasendo roads (near the Oiwake signpost) and has been preserved in very good condition. It seems that there was a time when it became a community center for the area, and I am grateful to the local people and their descendants that it has survived the war and the rise in land prices during the bubble period and has been preserved for the public!The floor plan is along the street in front of it. There was a boardroom in the room, which was said to have been used as a storage area for luggage. It is convenient to receive and receive luggage, and the eaves of the roof are deep. After unloading the luggage, horses can pass through the road next to the house and go to the stables behind the mansion, which is very rationally designed. In addition, there are four storehouses, one of which is said to be a futon storehouse, and the next storehouse is said to be a storehouse for food, miso, and soy sauce.There are five rice cookers that can cook 200 meals. It is an extremely valuable building that has been preserved for generations, with many materials remaining. The only regrettable thing is that although there are some buildings around the main shrine that retain the atmosphere, there are also high-rise apartment buildings, and it is a shame that Kusatsu City was not able to protect the scenery of the area. (Original) 東海道と中山道の分岐点(追分道標近く)にある本陣で非常に良い状態で保存されています。途中地域の公民館になった時代もあったみたいです、戦争、バブル時期の土地高騰をくぐり抜け公開保存されていることに、地域の方とご子孫の方に感謝しました!間取りは前の通り沿いに板間があり、荷物の保管場所で有ったそうです。荷物の受け渡しが便利になっており、屋根の庇も深くなっています。荷物を降ろした後、その横の道から馬が通り、屋敷の裏の厩に行く事が出来るようになっており非常に合理的に設計されています。 また、蔵は４つ有りそのうち一つは布団蔵だそうです、隣の蔵は食料、味噌、醤油の蔵だそうです、　ご飯を炊く釜は５個有り200食分炊けるそうです。資料もたくさん残っており、代々守ってこられた非常に貴重な建物です。唯一残念なのは本陣の周りは雰囲気を残す建物も有りますが高層マンションも建っており草津市として地域の景観を守れなかったかが残念でした。

(Translated by Google) The main building of the former Kusatsu-juku remains to this day. Kusatsu-juku was once an important post town at a transportation hub where the Tokaido and Nakasendo roads diverged and merged. There is a fee, but you can see inside. Unfortunately, it was closed on that day. This area is one of the few places where vestiges of the past remain in Kusatsu City, which is undergoing rapid urbanization. Unfortunately, some condominiums have been built near the main shrine, but the atmosphere of a post town still remains. (Original) 旧草津宿の本陣の建物が現代まで残っています。かつて草津宿は東海道と中山道が分岐・合流する交通の要衝で重要な宿場町でした。 有料ですが中も見ることができます。残念ながら当日は休館日でしたが。 この周辺は急速に都市化が進む草津市の中では昔の面影が残る数少ない場所です。残念ながら本陣近くにもいくつかマンションが建設されましたが、未だ宿場町の雰囲気は残されています。

(Translated by Google) It was the 52nd post town of the 53 stations of the Tokaido, counting from Edo, and was a key transportation hub where the Tokaido and Nakasendo roads diverged and merged. Kusatsu-shuku is said to have had two honjins, two waki-honjins, and more than 70 inns. It must have been a fairly large post town. One of the largest headquarters in Japan remained in Kusatsu-juku! It's quite a sight to see! I've been to many different post towns, but this one is by far the best. In the entrance hall, a real checkmark is displayed, and the wallpaper is made of oak leaves and resembles a phoenix, giving it a very luxurious atmosphere. The design is said to have been created when Emperor Meiji visited. Valuable lodging books were also on display. Admission fee is 240 yen. There was a free parking lot in the back that could accommodate about 5 cars. The YouTube video of “Nationally Designated Historic Site Kusatsu-juku Honjin - One of the Largest Honjin in Japan” was also great! ↓↓↓↓↓ https://youtu.be/R4sDfOj4qUQ?si=cR8ek-OKrGodeEHH (Original) 東海道五十三次のうち、江戸より数えて52番目の宿場町で、東海道と中山道が分岐・合流している交通の要衝でした。草津宿には、2軒の本陣、2軒の脇本陣、70軒以上の旅籠があったそうです。結構大きな宿場町だったことでしょう。その草津宿に国内最大級の本陣が残っていました！かなり見ごたえがあります！いろいろな宿場町を見てきましたが、この本陣は群を抜いて素晴らしいです。玄関広間には本物の関札が展示されており、壁紙は柏の大葉で鳳凰をイメージしたもので、とても豪華な雰囲気です。明治天皇が来られた時に作られたデザインとのこと。貴重な宿帳も展示されていました。入館料は240円。5台ぐらいとめられる無料駐車場が裏にありました。 「国指定史跡草津宿本陣〜国内最大級の本陣」のYouTubeも良かったです！ ↓↓↓↓↓ https://youtu.be/R4sDfOj4qUQ?si=cR8ek-OKrGodeEHH

(Translated by Google) Honjin is an inn where VIPs at the time ate and stayed. From the early Edo period to the Meiji era, there are records of many famous historical figures staying here. I once heard that the Shinsengumi's forgotten kissel was found. This seems to be one of the largest main buildings still in existence. Since it's located on the Tokaido Route, I thought it would be a normal inn even though it's called the Honjin, but since it was only used by VIPs, it was built like a castle to protect it from enemies. You can tell from the outside that it's a castle, but inside it's a museum and there's nothing inside, so it's hard to imagine, but these are rooms, restrooms, and baths where feudal lords and other important people stayed. I was able to take a peek into the kitchen, and even the host Tanaka-san's house. I was able to see the world as it really was, and I was able to feel the history more than I had imagined. (Original) 本陣とは当時VIPな方が食事をしたり泊まるお宿のことです。江戸時代初期から明治まで、こちらにも沢山の歴史的超有名人が宿泊された記帳が残っているようです。 以前、新選組が忘れたキセルが見つかったと聞いたことがあったなぁ～ こちらは、当時のまま建物が現存する最大級の本陣のようです。 東海道筋にあるので本陣と言えど造りは普通の旅館かと思いきや…VIPな方が利用するだけあり、お城の造りのように敵から守るような造りになっていましたよ。 お城ですと外観はお城だとわかりますが、中は資料館になっていたり、何も無かったりで想像はつきにくいですが、こちらは大名や偉い方が滞在されたお部屋やお手洗い、お風呂、台所、それにこちら宿主の田中さんのお宅も覗くことが出来たり、本当にそのままの世界を見ることが出来、想像していた以上に歴史を感じることが出来ました。

Many stores. Wonderful vibes. Big food court, cinemas. Coming again.

The mall is huge. There should be more information for customers in other languages at the map areas.

Great mall! This is essentially where all the locals congregate during the weekend. They have food courts and a wide array of shops available. In fact, they even have an onsen right next door!

This place is huge and had a lot of options for store, so if you ever wanna visit kusatsu try this mall. I love the pastel store and the one who sell some mochi near the escalator. おいしです。

IT has cinema and lots of shops inside. yoU must visit this place., its also near at the biwaku lake, and some tourist stop. you can also choice what to eat cause a loT of restaurant around and inside the mall. I love this to visit agaIn. 😇

A decent sized mall with a cinema, Starbucks, 3F Food Court and 1F Restaurant area. The lack of decent anchor apparel shops (Gap, Zara, H&M) is a huge disappointment. Otherwise, there should be something for everyone to spend from half an hour to half a day.

I usually go here just to buy products from Lush. It's expensive but high quality, with friendly employees that try their best even though I cannot speak much Japanese. I also visit Karin for fruit juice. As for the rest of the mall, it doesn't ever seem too busy because its SO big! There's a lot to see and do, and if you need something... you can probably find it here.

It's a huge place for shopping. You can get anything that you want to buy. There are many brand shops in this shopping mall. Cinema Hall is also very good. It's a complete package for shopping and entertainment.

(Translated by Google) An area surrounded by a little greenery. There are Italian restaurants and Kano Shojuan restaurants, and the atmosphere is relaxing. (Original) ちょっとした緑に囲まれたエリア。 イタリアンや叶匠寿庵のお店があり、雰囲気よく寛げます。

(Translated by Google) A slightly stylish space in front of the station. The shop is also nice. (Original) 駅前の少しおしゃれな空間。 お店もすてきです。

(Translated by Google) November 2020 Niwatas is located at the east exit of Kusatsu Station. The plants are beautiful and I feel good every time I walk by. The green season is refreshing and wonderful, but the autumn leaves have begun to change color and the colors are even more beautiful. As of mid-November, the maple leaves had not yet turned red, but other trees had beautiful red and yellow leaves. There is a pergola on the premises, and the autumn leaves along the small path are very beautiful, with colorful fallen leaves and a very nice atmosphere. It was well-maintained, with beautiful fallen leaves placed where they should be, and other areas neatly swept and cleaned. Although it's not a very large space at the terminal station, you can relax for a while while commuting to work or school, and the beautiful autumn leaves and greenery will soothe your soul. (Original) 2020年11月 草津駅前東口にある、ニワタス。 植栽が美しく、前を通るたびにいい気分になります。緑の時期も爽やかで素敵ですが、秋の紅葉が始まり、より一層美しい色彩で彩られました。 11月中旬の時点では、モミジの紅葉はまだでしたが、他の木々は赤や黄色に美しく紅葉していました。敷地内にパーゴラがあり、小さな小径の紅葉がとても綺麗で、色とりどりの落ち葉があり、とっても素敵な雰囲気です。 お手入れも行き届いており、あるべきところには美しい落ち葉が飾られ、それ以外の所は、清潔に掃き掃除がなされていました。 ターミナル駅のそんなに大きくないスペースですが、通勤・通学時に、ひと時、ほっと気が休まり、美しい紅葉や緑に心癒されます。

(Translated by Google) There are also some benches where you can take a break. You can see cherry blossoms in early April! It was almost in full bloom. (Original) いくつかベンチもあり、休憩できます。 4月上旬桜が見れます！ほぼ満開でした。

(Translated by Google) This is a commercial facility located at the rotary of Kusatsu Station. (Original) 草津駅のロータリーにある商業施設です。

(Translated by Google) There are times when events such as a bakery are held in the plaza, but there are so many people coming into the space that it's not even big enough, so I don't feel like shopping. You don't know which store you're lining up for, and it's a pain to look at the products in the store. I will never go again for an event. (Original) 広場でパン屋さんなどのイベントをやっていることがありますが、ただでさえ広くないスペースに人が沢山やってくるので買い物しようと思えません。 行列がどのお店に並んでいるのかもわからないですし、お店の商品を見るのも一苦労です。 イベントの際は二度と行きません。

(Translated by Google) A green square right next to the east exit of JR Kusatsu Station. There are several shops around, including Japanese sweets, bakeries, cafes, and general stores. All are good stores. I usually shop at that store or just walk past it, but sometimes there are events held there. It's in a good location right in front of Kusatsu Station, and it's easily visible from the station, so it's a popular place for people to gather. The place isn't very large, so if there's a long line in front of a popular store, you won't have much room to walk, but it's often fun just to look around. (Original) JR草津駅東口すぐの緑の多い広場。和菓子、パン屋、カフェ、雑貨屋さんなどいくつかの店が周りにあります。いづれもいい店です。普段はその店で買い物するか、歩いて素通りしますが、たまに、イベントが開催されてます。なにしろ草津駅前という好立地で、駅からも目立つので、人が集まります。場所がそれほど広くはないので、人気店の前に長い列ができてしまうと歩くスペースかなくなったりしてしまいますが、覗くだけでも楽しい場合が多いです。

(Translated by Google) This facility is located in a plaza in front of Kusatsu Station. There are a bakery, a Japanese sweets shop, and a cafe on the premises. Basically, there are only ``fashionable'' stores, so it feels like a little oasis of relaxation. In fact, you can often see elderly people and young families in the neighborhood taking a walk or taking a break. (ﾟ∀ﾟ*) And sometimes events are held here, so I look forward to those events. (ФωФ) Please feel free to use it to kill time while waiting for the bus after getting off at Kusatsu Station. (ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ (Original) 草津駅前にある広場のよーな施設です。 敷地内にはパン屋さんや和菓子屋さん、カフェなどが営業されております。 基本的に『お洒落』な店舗さんばかりになっておりちょっとした憩いのオアシスみたいな感じですね。 実際、近所の年配の方や若い家族連れの方が散歩したり休憩したりしている光景が見受けられます。(ﾟ∀ﾟ*) そしてたまにここでイベントがあったりしますのでそーゆーイベントが楽しみだったりします。(ФωФ) 草津駅降りてバスの待ち時間やちょっとした時間潰しなど是非、利用していただきたいと思います。(ﾉﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉ