Guide to Eastern Shiga
Overview of Eastern Shiga
Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.
Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.
Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.
Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.
Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga
Cycle Through Time Along Historical Roads & Canals
The Mystery of the Vanished Castle… and Shopping!
National Treasure Hikone Castle and Sacred Places
Historic Hikone Castle Walk and Yumekyobashi Shopping
See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love
Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure
Inoue Butsudan Ten
A butsudan is a cabinet used to store Buddhism related items in Japanese homes.
Kawara Museum
A museum all about hachiman-kawara tiles and the history of Hachiman.
Hachiman Moat Festival
Lanterns placed around the town and along the Hachiman Moat bring out a sense refinement and emotion.
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.
Chikubushima Sea Route (Omi Marine)
A route between Hikone Port and Chikubushima.
Higashiomi City Country Life Tourism
In Higashiomi you can experience housework, cooking, planting and harvesting.
Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman
This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.
Ryotei Ryokan Yasui
A long standing dining hotel with history going back to 1869.
Machiya Inn
Omihachiman is a quiet place of history and tradition, located in the lake-land of Shiga.
Guesthouse Mio
Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.
Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences
Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.
Hotel New Omi
Just one minute on foot from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, this hotel is conveniently located for both business and sightseeing.
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