A 54 hole course that spreads across a hilly region overlooking Lake Biwa and Mt. Hieizan.

In May, the route taken by the Shizugatake Lift passes beautifully blooming fringed iris.

A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.

The Omi-Jofu Traditional Crafts Center operates as a base for providing information on the traditional Shiga industries of hemp and Omi-Jofu cloth.

A lodging facility located amid the abundant nature of Takashima City, Shiga.

A potter creating pieces in “Lake Biwa Blue,” representing the blue of the lake, and Otsu pottery that is intended to fuel the dreams of all who see it.

This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.

A verdant green cultural park with a “ceramics” theme, located in the town of ceramics Shigaraki.

Mt.

The vicinity of Otomegaike was known as the “Katori no Umi” during the seventh century Manyo period, and formed an inlet into Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountains.

A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.

Trail Adventure is a mountain bike activity facility that has something for everyone, from children to adults, beginners to experts alike.

A shopping area representative of Nagahama.

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, with its sprawling grounds across Mt.

The “Borderless Art Museum NO-MA,” renovated in June 2004, stands in the historic Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Omi-Hachiman City, Shiga, making use of the Japanese-style rooms, storeroom and other features of a townhouse from the start of the Showa period (1926 – 1989).

The exterior and interior walls, and even the floors of the Crafts Center are lined with Shigaraki-yaki ceramic tiles.

Nagahama Castle was abandoned during the start of the Edo Period (1603 – 1868), the remains transferred to Hikone Castle and Daitsuji Temple, leaving only a stone wall and well behind.

As spring blooms once again it is joined by the 1,200 cherry trees in the vicinity of Hikone Castle, marking the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle and its grounds.