Nagahama is a charming castle town, located next to Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture and close to Kyoto. Shiga features many historical attractions including the reconstructed Nagahama Castle, the former Nagahama Station which is the oldest train station in Japan and the famous Keiunkan Guest House. Nagahama also features Ho Koen which is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.