Experience Shiga in Autumn
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.
Nihonmatsu Campground
A camp and swimming beach with incredibly beautiful and clean water, even for the Lake Biwa region.
Hachiman Moat Tour
The Hachiman Moat Tour allows you to take to the stunning Hachiman Moats in a Japanese-style boat.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Meet to Hear the Sound of Insects in Genkyu-en
In the illuminated Genkyu-en, listen to the sound of insects and enjoy the gentle passage of time in a manner impossible in any city.
Hachimanyama Ropeway
This ropeway takes around four minutes to transport you from the base of the mountain to the top, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama that includes Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko and the old town below, all wreathed in the glory of the current season.
Mt. Hiei Trekking “Honzaka Route”
The World Heritage site of Hieizan Enryakuji is a temple that you can visit while also enjoying a mountain-climbing trek.
BIWAKO VALLEY/BIWAKO TERACE
Biwako Terrace offers a sophisticated resort for adults and delivers soaring views looking out over the lake.
Chikubushima Island
This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.
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.
Nagahama City Hikiyama Museum
A museum that explains the history and culture of the Hikiyama Festival.
Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe
The first museum in Japan devoted solely to figures.
Namura-jinja Shrine
The large, holy forest in the center of the town is the location of the Namura-jinja Shrine, a National Treasure.
Hokkoku Kaido Road Kinomotojuku
Kinomotojuku has flourished for being located in front of Jizoin Temple.
Toyosato Elementary School Old School Buildings
Take a tour around the school that was used as the setting for the popular anime “K-On!” There are also guided tours that allow you to see rooms and facilities that are not open to regular tours.
National Treasure Zensuiji Lantern Festival
A “Sentoe” lantern festival is held in order to pray for wishes to be fulfilled.
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