Experience Shiga in Spring
Overview of Spring in Shiga
Shiga Prefecture is home to many places where brilliant cherry blossoms bloom in the springtime.
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the cherry blossoms on a Lake Biwa cruise or a traditional boat ride through the canals to really enjoy spring in Shiga.
Inoue Butsudan Ten
A butsudan is a cabinet used to store Buddhism related items in Japanese homes.
Lake Biwa Legend Tours
Discover hidden stories of northern Lake Biwa through guided walks, local legends, temple culture, and quiet lakeside landscapes.
Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”
This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.
Temple Stay – Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen
Experience a quieter and deeper side of Japan at Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen, a private temple stay beside a 600-year-old Buddhist temple near Lake Biwa in northern Shiga.
Fujii Honke
Founded in 1831, Fujii Honke uses water from the Echigawa River and locally produced rice to brew their sake.
Takeshima Cruise (Omi Marine)
Linking Hikone Port with Takeshima in just 20 minutes, a simple and easy way to visit one of Hikone’s greatest sightseeing spots.
Roadside Station Higashi Omi City Aito Marguerite Station
Aito Marguerite Station, always bustling with visitors, functions as a rest spot for travelers on the road and a base for imparting information about the local region.
Ibukiyama Driveway
A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.
Hachiman Moat Tour
The Hachiman Moat Tour allows you to take to the stunning Hachiman Moats in a Japanese-style boat.
Nakasendo Road Samegaijuku (Jyuousui, Jizokawa River)
Jizokawa River is comprised of pure spring water such as Isame no Shimizu, and is famous for the extremely rare water buttercups that grow in the river.
Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park
Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park is the name given to the park region that runs from Hamaotsu to Omi Ohashi.
Aguri Park Ryuo Tulip Festival
See the brilliant blooming colors of 16,000 tulips.
Tachiki-kannon Temple
The grounds of Tachiki-kannon Temple are located up a flight of 800 steep stone steps.
Temple Stay – Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen
Experience a quieter and deeper side of Japan at Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen, a private temple stay beside a 600-year-old Buddhist temple near Lake Biwa in northern Shiga.
Scenery of the Sugaura Lakeshore Village
This region was known as a key port in waterway travel, surrounded by the unique yet steep terrain of the Okubiwako area.
Tarobogu Shrine (Aga-jinja Shrine)
Tarobogu Shrine is located about halfway up the 350m high Mt.
Saimyoji Temple
The main temple at Saimyoji Temple is one of the three Koto Sanzan temples of the Tendai Sect.
Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle is a National Treasure and counted among the greatest castles in the world.
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