Experience Shiga in Spring

Enjoy the most beautiful spring in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.

Overview of Spring in Shiga

Shiga Prefecture is home to many places where brilliant cherry blossoms bloom in the springtime.
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the cherry blossoms on a Lake Biwa cruise or a traditional boat ride through the canals to really enjoy spring in Shiga.

Spring Tours & Activities

Kirin Brewery Shiga Plant

Take a tour of a beer making plant.

Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Factory Tours

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

Chikubushima Cruise (Biwako Kisen)

A route from either Nagahama Port or Imazu Port to Chikubushima.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides

Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”

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

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks

Makino Highland

At Makino Highlands, visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities while spending a relaxing time surrounded by nature.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Outdoor Activities
#Golf

Omi-Jofu Traditional Crafts Center

The Omi-Jofu Traditional Crafts Center operates as a base for providing information on the traditional Shiga industries of hemp and Omi-Jofu cloth.

Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Nature & Parks in Spring

Maiamihama Auto Campground

A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Camping

Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm

One of the longest-standing trout cultivation farms in Japan, established in 1878.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Fishing

Remains of the Enmanin Temple Gate

The large and extremely beautiful gardens that spread to the south of Enmanin-shinden Temple are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site, and a visit is especially recommended during the changing of the leaves in fall.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park

Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park covers approximately 416 hectares and is divided into three zones; the culture zone, outdoor activities zone, and sports zone.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Camping / #Golf

Biwako Backroads

Biwako Backroads offers a series of guided tours for inbound tourists, based out of Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Zeze Castle Ruins Park

Zeze Castle was completed by Ieyasu Tokugawa in the year following his historic victory at the great battle of Sekigahara, and was a beautiful castle that used water from the lake to create natural moats around it.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Castles & Castle Ruins

History & Culture in Spring

Iba Waterside Sightseeing

Water drawn from the river flows around the village, rich in volume and pure in content as it links to the inner lake, supporting the people living in the region and allowing you to feel how closely related our lives are to this precious liquid.

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

Temple Stay – Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen

Experience a quieter and deeper side of Japan at Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen, a private temple stay beside a 600-year-old Buddhist temple near Lake Biwa in northern Shiga.

History & Culture Stay Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Places of Spiritual Energy

Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archeological Museum

The first permanent installation hall has a theme of “archaeology,” allowing you to slip back in time to Omi during the Yayoi period (300 BC to 300 AD) and the Kofun period (300 to 538).

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Museums

Nagahama Castle History Museum

Nagahama Castle was abandoned during the start of the Edo Period (1603 – 1868), the remains transferred to Hikone Castle and Daitsuji Temple, leaving only a stone wall and well behind.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Castles & Castle Ruins

Saimyoji Temple

The main temple at Saimyoji Temple is one of the three Koto Sanzan temples of the Tendai Sect.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure

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 spring?

Check Shiga’s year-round weather and climate trends to help you prepare for your trip.

Other Seasons

Summer

Enjoy the most beautiful summer in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.

Autumn

Enjoy the most beautiful autumn in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.

Winter

Enjoy the most beautiful winter in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.
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