Shiga Prefectural Samegai Trout Farm
Shiga Prefecture
This trout farm is located in the scenic "Samegai Valley," and uses the clean water from the Souya River and occupies a large riverbed. Opened in 1878, this is the first prefectural fish firm built in Japan. There are about 400,000 rainbow trout and 600,000 char. Within the large ground of about 190,000 square meters, there are fish ponds, a museum, a research room, an aquarium, as well as fishing pond and restaurants. It is suited for a family excursion.
Address
Kaminyu, Maibara city
Access (nearest railway station)
10 minutes by bus from "Samegai" station on the JR Tokaido Honsen line/ 15 minutes from Maibara IC or 20 minutes from Sekigahara IC.
Hours
8:30～17:00（Open till 18:00 from July to August, and closes at 16:00 from December to January)
Closed
Open throughout the year, except from Dec 28 the Jan 4th
Entry fee
Adults 350yen, High school and university students 250yen, Elementary and junior high school students 120yen. Fre of charge for children under the age of 6 years old
Parking
Parking for 200 passenger cars
Inquiries
Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm 0749-54-2715