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.
Spring Tours & Activities
Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park
Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park covers approximately 416 hectares and is divided into three zones; the culture zone, outdoor activities zone, and sports zone.
Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”
This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.
Mizuguki-yaki Hokkokugama
Experience authentic pottery making using a potter’s wheel and coloring ceramics.
Shirahamaso
Allows groups to experience a variety of activities, including making things and outdoor experiences such as water sports on Lake Biwa.
Omi Jingu Shrine
Omi Jingu Shrine is a registered Cultural Property, and a representative example of the Showa period (1926 – 1989) shrine construction known as Omi construction or Showa construction.
Hachiman Moat Tour
The Hachiman Moat Tour allows you to take to the stunning Hachiman Moats in a Japanese-style boat.
Nature & Parks in Spring
Seta no Karahashi Bridge
Seta no Karahashi Bridge is one of the Three Famous Bridges of Japan, and has also been immortalized in “Evening Glow at Seta,” one of the Eight Views of Omi.
Remains of the Enmanin Temple Gate
The large and extremely beautiful gardens that spread to the south of Enmanin-shinden Temple are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site, and a visit is especially recommended during the changing of the leaves in fall.
Original Boat Tour
The Omi-Hachiman boat tour allows you to enjoy a different, natural world while riding a boat under the skillful control of a traditional boast master.
Kohoku Wild-Bird Center / Biwako Waterfowl & Wetland Center
Facilities based in the Kohoku water bird park, the largest habitat for wild birds in the prefecture.
Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park
Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park covers approximately 416 hectares and is divided into three zones; the culture zone, outdoor activities zone, and sports zone.
Trail Adventure Ritto
Trail Adventure is a mountain bike activity facility that has something for everyone, from children to adults, beginners to experts alike.
History & Culture in Spring
Nagahama City Hikiyama Museum
A museum that explains the history and culture of the Hikiyama Festival.
Kinomoto-Jizoin
Kinomoto-Jizoin is a Jishu sect temple that houses a Buddhist statue worshipped for healing eye diseases.
Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe
The first museum in Japan devoted solely to figures.
Yanmar Museum
An experience based museum that was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Yanmar.
Kishitsu-jinja Shrine
The grave of one Shusui Kishitsu, a respected and cultured visitor from Korea more than 1,300 years ago, is located behind the main shrine here.
East Asia Koryu House Amenomori Hoshu An
Established in 1984 on the ruins of Hoshu Amenomori’s old house, as a base for exploring the life of Hoshu Amenomori, his ideals and achievements and desire for friendly commerce in Eastern Asia.
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