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

Fujii Honke

Founded in 1831, Fujii Honke uses water from the Echigawa River and locally produced rice to brew their sake.

Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Biwaichi Bikes

A rental bicycle shop located right beside Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Shiga MK Co., Ltd.

We wish to provide not only a means of transport, but also hospitality, smiles, and reassurance.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides

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

Yanmar Museum

An experience based museum that was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Yanmar.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Museums

Setagawa River & Lake Biwa River Cruises

Such scenes as the “Evening Glow at Seta” and the “Autumn Moon at Ishiyama” have been immortalized by the famous ukiyo-e painter Hiroshige Utagawa of the late Edo period (1603 – 1868) in his Eight Views of Omi.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides
#Lake Biwa

Nature & Parks in Autumn

Chikubushima Island

This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.

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

Kamo-jinja Shrine (Famous Water Isame no Shimizu)

Kamo-jinja Shrine is also known for its famous water called “Isame no Shimizu.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Cobbled Lanes

The “Ishitatami no Komichi” (Cobbled Lanes) is a commercial area that offers everything from shopping through to dining, preserving the historical scenery of Hachiman waterways while letting you experience what it must have been like to walk those streets in olden times.

History & Culture Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Original Boat Tour

The Omi-Hachiman boat tour allows you to enjoy a different, natural world while riding a boat under the skillful control of a traditional boast master.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers

Takeshima

Takeshima (“multiple scenery island”) received this name due to the vastly differing views it offers depending on the location of the observer.

Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Islands
#Places of Spiritual Energy

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

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Said to be the foremost shrine in Omi, and in terms of length of history and overall pedigree, one of the premier and oldest shrines in all of Japan.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Places of Spiritual Energy

Nagahama Railroad Square

Nagahama Railroad Square preserves the “First Nagahama Station Building,” the oldest station building still remaining in Japan.

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

Oga Showten

The “Oga Showten” is a collection shops and galleries located in a house 150 years old, and was established by four individuals as a place for new creation and dissemination of information.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Museums

Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park

A verdant green cultural park with a “ceramics” theme, located in the town of ceramics Shigaraki.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Southern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls
#Shigaraki-yaki

Jigen-ji Temple

The principle object of worship here is a Buddhist image, normally withheld from public view, of Hobashira Kannon.

History & Culture
Southern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Yanmar Museum

An experience based museum that was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Yanmar.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Museums

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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