Your Trip to Shiga

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Anime in Real Life – Must-see spots in Shiga

2-Day Trip
Western SHIGA Eastern SHIGA Southern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Tour & Activities

Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”

3-Day Trip
Northern SHIGA Eastern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Stay / #Food & Drink

Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa

3-Day Trip
Western SHIGA Northern SHIGA Southern SHIGA
#Nature & Parks / #Tour & Activities / #Onsen / #Stay / #Food & Drink

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Isakiji Temple

Famous for a ceremony that involves jumping into the water from poles sticking out from Lake Biwa.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Ogoto Onsen Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Hanakaido seeks to provide a detailed and comprehensive service, welcoming and providing for you in every possible way in order to create wonderful memories to be shared by you and those you love.

Onsen Stay Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Ryokan
#Car Parking

Lake Biwa Legend Tours

Discover hidden stories of northern Lake Biwa through guided walks, local legends, temple culture, and quiet lakeside landscapes.

History & Culture Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Shopping
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Places of Spiritual Energy / #Instagramable / #Lake Biwa / #Sustainable

JR West Eki Rent-A-Car Kusatsu

Southern SHIGA

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Sakamoto Castle Ruins

Today there is almost nothing to see of the remains of Sakamoto Castle, with just a monument standing solemnly, alone.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Castles & Castle Ruins

Omihachiman City Museum

A historic folk materials museum located on Shinmachi street that retains its aspect from the Edo period (1603 – 1868).

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Museums

Zensuiji Temple

The main hall of Zensuiji Temple is a designated National Treasure, and one of the three Konan Sanzan temples.

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

Kanou Shoujuan Sunai no Sato

Experience making Japanese confections for yourself while observing a master at work, and then eat your handiwork with some tea after you are finished.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops

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Hino Tourist Association

Eastern SHIGA

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

JR Otsu Station

Western SHIGA

Roadside Station Toju-no-sato Adogawa

Conveniently located along National Route 161, which runs north and south along the western shore of Lake Biwa, this roadside station is an excellent stop for shopping and dining in Takashima City.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Discover Shiga through “—”

Based on your interest in “[—]”, here are spots where you can experience the unique charms of Shiga.

JR Yogo Station

Northern SHIGA

Zeze Castle Ruins Park

Zeze Castle was completed by Ieyasu Tokugawa in the year following his historic victory at the great battle of Sekigahara, and was a beautiful castle that used water from the lake to create natural moats around it.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Castles & Castle Ruins

Kenjo Ibuki Soba Tsurukian

Provides traditional Ibuki Soba noodles from contracted farmers, served with other seasonal ingredients.

Food & Drink
Eastern SHIGA
Japanese Cuisine

Karahashi-yaki Pottery

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.

Tour & Activities Shopping
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops

Travel Stories

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Everything you need to know about Hieizan Mountain Trekking

Travel Tips
Western SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks / #Tour & Activities

Lake Biwa Museum & Kusatsu Headquarters

Travel Diaries
Southern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks

Chance to stay in Japan Heritage site

Travel Tips
Eastern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Stay

Hyakusaiji & Fuji Honke part2

Travel Diaries
Eastern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Food & Drink

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