Guide to Southern Shiga
Overview of Southern Shiga
Southern Shiga is home to Kusatsu, Koka, and Shigaraki, a region where history and traditional crafts thrive.
Kusatsu retains the charm of a historic post town on the old Tokaido Road, offering a glimpse into the travel culture of centuries past.
Koka is known for its ninja history and has a unique charm, where historic sites and nature come together in harmony.
Shigaraki is one of Japan’s most famous pottery towns. Visitors can tour active kilns, browse workshops, and stroll through charming streets to experience the local craftsmanship firsthand.
Trip Ideas in Southern Shiga
See a Shrine Visited by Fans From Around the World
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
Experience History, Nature, and Shopping in Kusatsu
Craft Shigaraki Pottery and Explore The Way of the Ninja
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
The road to becoming a real Koka ninja!~Making Ninja Ration Balls~
2 open air activities of Shiga / Lake Biwa
Nakasendo Walking in Shiga prefecture (Kusatsu Post Town)
Lake Biwa Museum & Kusatsu Headquarters
Shiga Adventure Tourism
Yamada Farm
A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.
Forest Adventure Ritto
Forest Adventure is an outdoor activity park with locations in forests across Japan.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Strawberry & Blueberry Farm Felice
If you’re looking to pick some strawberries in Shiga, you need to head to Felice in Yasu City! Winter is actually the best time to pick them, as they are at their sweetest.
Koka City Rural Life Experiences
Koka City offers a “Rural Life Experiences in the Ninja’s Hometown, Koka”(home stay program), to experience real rural life for junior and senior high school excursions.
Maiamihama Auto Campground
A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.
Minakuchi Century Hotel
A city hotel located in an urban center but with a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Hotel Lake Villa
A hotel that welcomes you with the gentle splashing of illusory waters, and features ubiquitous open and liberating spaces.
Shiono Onsen
Shiono Onsen, founded in 1898, is a restaurant and hotel with a hot spring.
Ogawara Onsen Kamoshika Villa
Ogawara Onsen hot springs are still relatively new, only having started in 1995.
Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel
The Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel boasts 180 rooms, making it one of the largest business hotels in Shiga.
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