Guide to Southern Shiga
Overview of Southern Shiga
Southern Shiga is home to Kusatsu, Koka, and Shigaraki, a region where history and traditional crafts thrive.
Kusatsu retains the charm of a historic post town on the old Tokaido Road, offering a glimpse into the travel culture of centuries past.
Koka is known for its ninja history and has a unique charm, where historic sites and nature come together in harmony.
Shigaraki is one of Japan’s most famous pottery towns. Visitors can tour active kilns, browse workshops, and stroll through charming streets to experience the local craftsmanship firsthand.
Trip Ideas in Southern Shiga
See a Shrine Visited by Fans From Around the World
Experience the Healing Nature of the Konan Sanzan Temple National Treasures
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
Anime in Real Life – Must-see spots in Shiga
Craft Shigaraki Pottery and Explore The Way of the Ninja
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
Unleash Your Inner Shinobi: Experience Ninja Culture in Shiga Prefecture
A Mindful Fragrance Journey at a Quiet Temple
Lake Biwa Museum & Kusatsu Headquarters
The road to becoming a real Koka ninja!~Making Ninja Ration Balls~
10. Adzuki filled Asamiya and Matcha Tea Mochi / Yamamotoen
Japan Bass Fishing Agent
Our Fishing Guides are the most relaxing and happy time in your trip to Japan.
Koga Country Club
Offers a highly strategic course laid out amid a forest of millions of red pine trees.
Sotoen
The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.
Katsube Fire Festival
The Fire Festival, with a history of nearly 800 years, is a dramatic winter ritual held in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture.
Koka Ninja Village
In the wide grounds of this village in Koka, origin of the ninja, you can find a museum dedicated to ninja techniques, a house full of ninja traps and secret panels, “water spider” water crossing devices and a shuriken throwing star dojo.
Yanmar Marina
Yanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Hotel Lake Villa
A hotel that welcomes you with the gentle splashing of illusory waters, and features ubiquitous open and liberating spaces.
Shiono Onsen
Shiono Onsen, founded in 1898, is a restaurant and hotel with a hot spring.
Kusatsu Estopia Hotel
A hotel with an extremely appealing location, only 3 minutes walk from JR Kusatsu Station, which itself is just 20 minutes from JR from Kyoto Station.
Biwako no Senmatsu
Offers a replete selection of gifts from Shiga, including not only popular regional products but also snacks, confections and sake that you can only buy from this location!
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