Experience Shiga in Summer
Overview of Summer in Shiga
Explore Shiga's lush green mountains and glistening lakes during the summer.
Enjoy the best of the season with vibrant festivals, riverside fun, and water activities on Lake Biwa.
Summer Tours & Activities
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).
English Garden Rosa & Berry Tawada
An English garden located in Maibara.
Japan Bass Fishing Agent
Our Fishing Guides are the most relaxing and happy time in your trip to Japan.
Otsu & Takashima Local Farmhouse Visit & Lunch Cooking
Spend quality time with your family, friends or a special person at the tranquil lakeside which is a hidden gem away from all the main toursits hot spots of Japan.
Biwa Lake C2C
Biwa Lake C2C was born with the idea of guiding tourists who want to experience bass fishing in Japan on one of the most famous lakes in the world, without the complication of language barriers.
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 in Summer
Kutsuki Mountain Stream Fish Center
The Kutsuki Mountain Stream Fish Center is a mountain stream fishing center that also includes a barbeque house and restaurant serving local dishes.
Kohoku Wild-Bird Center / Biwako Waterfowl & Wetland Center
Facilities based in the Kohoku water bird park, the largest habitat for wild birds in the prefecture.
Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”
This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.
Zero Gravity
Here you can experience a range of activities, including shower climbing, rock climbing, hiking, snow shoe trekking and guided mountain climbing.
Hieizan Driveway
Hieizan Driveway is a drive course 8.
Lake Yogo
The banks of Lake Yogo feature such facilities as a path for taking walks, and you can also rent bicycles.
History & Culture in Summer
Mii-dera Temple (Onjoji Temple)
Mii-dera Temple is the head temple of the Tendaijimon Buddhist sect.
Omi Jingu Shrine Mounted Archery Performance
A display of yabusame (mounted archery) by the Takeda School from the Japanese Traditional Archery on Horseback Association.
Miho Museum
The Miho Museum was designed by the world-famous architect I. M. Pei.
Jigen-ji Temple
The principle object of worship here is a Buddhist image, normally withheld from public view, of Hobashira Kannon.
Hyozu-taisha Shrine and the Yatsugasaki Ritual
There is a legend that the deity worshipped at this shrine reached its current location by crossing Lake Biwa.
Kamo-jinja Shrine (Famous Water Isame no Shimizu)
Kamo-jinja Shrine is also known for its famous water called “Isame no Shimizu.
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