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
Anime in Real Life – Must-see spots in Shiga
Experience History, Nature, and Shopping in Kusatsu
See a Shrine Visited by Fans From Around the World
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
Craft Shigaraki Pottery and Explore The Way of the Ninja
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
A Mindful Fragrance Journey at a Quiet Temple
The road to becoming a real Koka ninja!~Ninja Training~
Nakasendo Walking in Shiga prefecture (Kusatsu Post Town)
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 1
2 open air activities of Shiga / Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Strawberry Factory
Strawberry Factory, located in Kusatsu, Shiga, offers not only strawberry picking but also a café and fields for rent.
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.
Sotoen
The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.
Oogoya Co., Ltd
A great place to enjoy some shopping, with tableware, vases, sundry items, glass goods and gardening products all on offers, centered around the historical Shigaraki-yaki ceramics of Japan.
Forest Adventure Ritto
Forest Adventure is an outdoor activity park with locations in forests across Japan.
Shiono Onsen
Shiono Onsen, founded in 1898, is a restaurant and hotel with a hot spring.
Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel
The Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel boasts 180 rooms, making it one of the largest business hotels in Shiga.
Kusatsu Estopia Hotel
A hotel with an extremely appealing location, only 3 minutes walk from JR Kusatsu Station, which itself is just 20 minutes from JR from Kyoto Station.
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.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Minakuchi Century Hotel
A city hotel located in an urban center but with a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
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