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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

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

Trail Adventure Ritto

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

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails

Hachiman Moat Tour

The Hachiman Moat Tour allows you to take to the stunning Hachiman Moats in a Japanese-style boat.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Cruises

Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition

The Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition started in 1952, and has now become the number one plum tree bonsai exhibition in Japan in terms of both history and scale, as well as a much beloved annual springtime tradition in Kansai.

History & Culture Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens
#Events

Snow Appreciation Ship Cruises

Our “Snow Appreciation Ships” set sail on Lake Biwa during the winter months.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Cruises / #Instagramable / #Lake Biwa / #Events

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

Daiichi Nagisa Park Rape Blossom Fields

Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spectacularly with the lingering snows on Mt.

Nature & Parks
Southern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable / #Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Lake Biwa / #Events / #Sustainable

Aito Marguerite Station Cosmos Garden

Cosmos flower bloom profusely in fallow fields close to the Roadside Station “Higashi Omi City Aito Marguerite Station.

Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable / #Events

Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

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.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#National Treasure / #Instagramable / #Events / #Festivals

Aito Marguerite Station Sunflower Garden

Summer sees 20,000 and fall another 10,000 sunflowers blossom beautifully.

Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable / #Events

Yanmar Marina

Yanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers

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.

History & Culture Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Shiga Adventure Tourism / #Hiking / #Sustainable

Aguri Park Ryuo Tulip Festival

See the brilliant blooming colors of 16,000 tulips.

Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable / #Events / #Festivals

Biwako Backroads

Biwako Backroads offers a series of guided tours for inbound tourists, based out of Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Biwako Valley Daffodil Fair

The largest daffodil hill in the Kansai region, boasting an awe-inspiring explosion of 300,000 bulbs.

Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable / #Lake Biwa / #Events
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