Guide to Eastern Shiga

This area, which includes Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, is a region defined by its magnificent castles and deeply rooted traditional culture.

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

See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love

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Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure

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Historic Hikone Castle Walk and Yumekyobashi Shopping

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Enjoy Shopping and Gourmet Delights

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Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”

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Visit the Azuchi Castle Ruins and Historic Hachiman Canal

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Travel Stories in Eastern Shiga

Hyakusaiji& Fuji Honke part3

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BLUMEN HUGEL

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5. SHIRONEKO / The OMI Sake Brewery Co.,Ltd

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Leste do lago Biwa

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Viagem para a ilha de Takeshima

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Cycling trip in Shiga, Japan

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Tours & Activities in Eastern Shiga

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.

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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.

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Yumekyobashi Castle Road

Yumekyobashi Castle Road starts immediately from the bridge that crosses the moat at Hikone-jo Castle, and is designed to evoke the townscape of the Edo period (1603 – 1868).

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Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences

Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.

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Hachiman Moat Tour

The Hachiman Moat Tour allows you to take to the stunning Hachiman Moats in a Japanese-style boat.

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Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”

This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.

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Where to Stay in Eastern Shiga

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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Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

Provides a full range of souvenirs from Shiga, including confections, traditional art and local sake!

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Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman

This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.

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Machiya Inn

Omihachiman is a quiet place of history and tradition, located in the lake-land of Shiga.

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Yokaichi Royal Hotel

This Higashiomi hotel aims to provide a relaxed, at-home atmosphere along with a warm and complete welcome and close attention to detail, bringing a smile to the face of every guest who stays here.

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Guesthouse Mio

Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.

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