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
Experience World Class Art and Master Shigaraki Pottery
Experience History, Nature, and Shopping in Kusatsu
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Experience the Healing Nature of the Konan Sanzan Temple National Treasures
8. Junmai Daiginjo Fujikura “Dokan” / Ohta Shuzo Brewery
The road to becoming a real Koka ninja!~Ninja Training~
Unleash Your Inner Shinobi: Experience Ninja Culture in Shiga Prefecture
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 1
Sotoen
The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.
Japan Bass Fishing Agent
Our Fishing Guides are the most relaxing and happy time in your trip to Japan.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Koka City Rural Life Experiences
Koka City offers a “Rural Life Experiences in the Ninja’s Hometown, Koka”(home stay program), to experience real rural life for junior and senior high school excursions.
Kusatsu Sanyare Dance(Yakura / Shimogasa / Kataoka / Natsuka / Shina / Yoshida / Shinanaka)
An extension of the Furyu Dance that was popular in the Kinki region during the Muromachi Period, this dance is now mainly performed along the banks of Lake Biwa in Kusatsu City.
Forest Adventure Ritto
Forest Adventure is an outdoor activity park with locations in forests across Japan.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Village of Fire Shigaraki Hotel Ogawatei
The interior of the Ogawatei hotel is home to a number of Shigaraki-yaki ceramics; sit quietly and you can almost hear the hot breath of the earth that helped to fire them.
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.
Minakuchi Century Hotel
A city hotel located in an urban center but with a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Yumesakikan
Rent an entire house in our expansive 1300 square meter facilities, allowing you to enjoy your stay in a completely private space.
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