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

Kirin Brewery Shiga Plant

Take a tour of a beer making plant.

Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Factory Tours

Koga Country Club

Offers a highly strategic course laid out amid a forest of millions of red pine trees.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Sports
#Golf

Shirahamaso

Allows groups to experience a variety of activities, including making things and outdoor experiences such as water sports on Lake Biwa.

Tour & Activities Stay
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities / #Camping / #Car Parking

Koka Ninjutsu Yashiki

This ninjutsu yashiki (“house of ninja techniques”) was built during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is the last true house of ninja remaining in Japan.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Ninja Experiences

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

Tonda Puppet Hall

The origins of Tonda Ningyokan date back to the 6th year of Tenpo (1835).

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls

Nature & Parks in Autumn

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

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.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens

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

Shirahige-jinja Shrine Lake Torii Gate Illuminations

The large, vermilion‐lacquered Torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa is like the symbol of Shirahige-jinja Shrine, and has been a draw for visitors for many years.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Instagramable / #Lake Biwa / #Events

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

Ibukiyama Driveway

A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.

Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Car Parking

History & Culture in Autumn

Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archeological Museum

The first permanent installation hall has a theme of “archaeology,” allowing you to slip back in time to Omi during the Yayoi period (300 BC to 300 AD) and the Kofun period (300 to 538).

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Museums

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

Nakasendo Road Samegaijuku (Jyuousui, Jizokawa River)

Jizokawa River is comprised of pure spring water such as Isame no Shimizu, and is famous for the extremely rare water buttercups that grow in the river.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Miho Museum

The Miho Museum was designed by the world-famous architect I. M. Pei.

History & Culture
Southern SHIGA
Museums

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

Iba Waterside Sightseeing

Water drawn from the river flows around the village, rich in volume and pure in content as it links to the inner lake, supporting the people living in the region and allowing you to feel how closely related our lives are to this precious liquid.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

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

Spring

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Summer

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Winter

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