A town built of the dreams and stories of the Emperor Shomu
The Emperor Shomu started construction on a second palace in Shigaraki in 742. Because the capital was relocated there for just a few years, it was long called the magic kingdom. In 2000, the remains of the palace were discovered amidst the Miyamachi site, drawing attention all across Japan. Excavations continue today in order to explain this magic kingdom.
| How to get there - By train | How to get there - By bus | How to get there - By car |
|---|---|---|
|
Take the JR Biwako Line to Kusatsu Station and change to the Kusatsu Line. Change to the Shigaraki Kogen Railway at Kibugawa Station and get off at Shigaraki. … Approx. 1 hr from JR Kusatsu Station.
| Take the Teisan Bus from Ishiyama Station to Shigaraki … Approx. 1 hr from Ishiyama Station. |
Take the Shinmeishin Expressway to the Shigaraki IC. Approx. 10 min from there. Take the Meishin Expressway to the Setanishi-Setahigashi IC. Approx. 30 min from there. Take the Meishin Expressway to the Ito IC. Approx. 30 min from there. Take the Meihan Expressway to the Mibuno IC. Approx. 30 min from there. |
 |
 |
- 1.Shigaraki Kougen Rainway Shigaraki Station
- 2.The Traditional Craft Center (Information Center)
- 3.Pottery Walk Road
- The old road continues from Shigaraki station square to Tosei-cho and Yakiya-cho.
- 4.Shigaraki Kougen Rainway Shigaraki Station
