Experience Shiga in Autumn

Enjoy the most beautiful autumn in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.

Overview of Autumn in Shiga

Shiga is spectacular in autumn, coming alive with vibrant foliage and bountiful harvests.
Experience the best of the season by strolling along the lakeside, hiking mountain paths, and savoring delicious local cuisine.

Autumn Tours & Activities

Japan Bass Fishing Agent

Our Fishing Guides are the most relaxing and happy time in your trip to Japan.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Fishing / #Lake Biwa

Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences

Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.

Tour & Activities Stay Food & Drink
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Sustainable

Biwako Valley

A ski slope that also lets you look out over Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, from a mountain peak at 1,174m.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Skiing / #Hiking / #Camping / #Instagramable / #Sustainable

Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo Oiwake

Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo sells a full range of popular and delicious confections.

History & Culture Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Factory Tours

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.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks

Kintsugi Apprenticeship

Experience authentic kintsugi in northern Shiga, from a beginner-friendly 2-day temple stay to immersive 7-, 10-, and 30-day artisan courses.

Stay Tour & Activities Shopping
Northern SHIGA
Guest Houses & Minshuku

Nature & Parks in Autumn

Hokoen Garden

Hokoen Garden was created in 1909 on the ruins of Nagahama-jo Castle, which was abandoned in the start of the Edo period (1603 – 1868).

Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable

Takashima City: Harie & Shimofuri Waterside Sightseeing

All across these areas you can see underground water from the Adogawa River and the Hira mountains bubbling up as fresh springs.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Sustainable

Hachiman Moat Festival

Lanterns placed around the town and along the Hachiman Moat bring out a sense refinement and emotion.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Japan Heritage Site / #Events / #Festivals

Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm

One of the longest-standing trout cultivation farms in Japan, established in 1878.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Fishing

Roadside Station Kohoku Mizudori Station

Kohoku Mizudori Station is located inside a water bird park that is visited by a variety of wild birds throughout the year.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable

Kaizu-Osaki Peninsula

The Kaizu-Osaki peninsula is a particularly famous region of scenic beauty in the Biwako Quasi-National Park, and is one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa.

Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks

History & Culture in Autumn

Nagahama Otemon Shopping Street

A shopping area representative of Nagahama.

History & Culture Food & Drink Shopping
Northern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Hino Machikado Kanno (former Genzo Shuno Drugstore)

Indicated by a large sign outside, the interior of the former Genzo Shuno Drugstore displays materials relating to the pharmaceutical industry in Hino-cho and a Hino Town Tourist Association office, providing information to tourists visiting the town.

History & Culture Food & Drink
Eastern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls

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.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga

Biwako Hall features a large hall with a four-sided stage, one of the few in Japan, realizing varied performances and frequent stage changes.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls

Kinomoto-Jizoin

Kinomoto-Jizoin is a Jishu sect temple that houses a Buddhist statue worshipped for healing eye diseases.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Namura-jinja Shrine

The large, holy forest in the center of the town is the location of the Namura-jinja Shrine, a National Treasure.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure

Looking for more seasonal experiences?

Wondering what to pack for your trip this autumn?

Check Shiga’s year-round weather and climate trends to help you prepare for your trip.

Other Seasons

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Summer

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Winter

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