Keihan Ishiyama Station is a station of Keihan Electric Railway located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is adjacent to JR Ishiyama Station, making it a convenient transfer location. The following are attractions in the vicinity of the station.

Basho Statue and Tokaido in front of the station

The statue of Matsuo Basho, erected in the station square, is a sculpture that traces Basho's journey. The old Tokaido passes through the east side of the station, and there used to be a famous Matsubayashi called 'Awasu no Haru Arashi' along the route. This spot allows you to feel the atmosphere of the old days.

Source of Setagawa and Yodogawa

Setagawa, flowing to the east of the station, is the source of the Yodogawa, which flows from Lake Biwa to Osaka. Strolling along the riverside allows you to leisurely enjoy the nature of Shiga.

Retro Ishiyama Sakamoto Line vehicles

The vehicles of the Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line are characterized by a cute design resembling a streetcar. The area around the Hamotsu Station actually uses a streetcar track, where you can experience the atmosphere of the old-fashioned tram. Collaborative trains with anime are also popular.

This station, where history and nature harmonize, is also a charming starting point for traveling in Shiga. It is recommended to visit the surrounding attractions based on this station.