Guide to Eastern Shiga
Overview of Eastern Shiga
Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.
Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.
Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.
Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.
Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga
Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”
Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure
Cycle Through Time Along Historical Roads & Canals
See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love
National Treasure Hikone Castle and Sacred Places
Let’s make your own OMAMORI “Lucky charm” in Higashi-omi city
Hachimanbori Matsuri（Festival) part.2
Mizuguki-yaki Togei no Sato
Experience making Mizuguki-yaki, at any time and open to all.
Roadside Station Kagaminosato
Holds a variety of events depending on the season, allowing an exciting slice of Japanese culture to be experienced.
Roadside Station Aguri Park Ryuo
The experience and exchange style agricultural park “Aguri Park Ryuo” is a facility where you can enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, through “looking, picking and eating.
Lantern Festival (Taga Taisha Shrine)
The Manto-sai, a Buddhist festival involving lanterns, is held on the three days from August 3 to August 5 each year at Taga Taisha Shrine.
Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences
Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.
Japan Location Photo
Japan Location Photo offers a wedding photography service in stunning Hikone locations representative of the beauty of Japan, including the National Treasure that is Hikone-jo Castle and the majestic Lake Biwa.
Hikone Castle Resort & Spa
Provides a full range of souvenirs from Shiga, including confections, traditional art and local sake!
Guesthouse En
Guesthouse En is located in a small settlement a little distance from the center of Omihachiman, allowing you to enjoy lodging in a real Japanese countryside.
Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman
This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.
Yokaichi Royal Hotel
This Higashiomi hotel aims to provide a relaxed, at-home atmosphere along with a warm and complete welcome and close attention to detail, bringing a smile to the face of every guest who stays here.
Hotel New Omi
Just one minute on foot from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, this hotel is conveniently located for both business and sightseeing.
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