Guide to Western Shiga
Overview of Western Shiga
Western Shiga is home to Otsu and Takashima, where urban convenience meets the beauty of nature. Nestled between Lake Biwa and the mountains, visitors can enjoy peaceful travels here.
Otsu is just 9 minutes from Kyoto and offers the perfect combination of city convenience and lakeside relaxation.
Takashima, located about an hour away via the scenic Kosei Line, is surrounded by tranquil natural landscapes.
Take lakeside walks, visit historic temples and shrines, and enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons.
Trip Ideas in Western Shiga
Takashima Waterside Heritage and Chikubushima Island Tour
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Ancient Trails and Modern Cruises through Scenic Otsu
Hatsumoude in Chikubujima Island
A trip to Sunai no Sato: Mochitsuki, traditional sweets, New Year’s decoration and delicious tea
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Kawashima Shuzo Brewery
Kawashima Shuzo is a brewery with more than 140 years of history, seeking to always consider the health of their drinkers and provide authentic flavor.
Ishiyama-dera Temple Fall Moon Festival
More than 2,000 lanterns create an illusory and ethereal world inside the temple grounds.
Michigan Cruise (Biwako Kisen)
The Michigan is a cheerful paddle steamer that sails the south of the lake.
Makino Sunny Beach Chinaihama Auto Campground
Popular as the spot with the most beautiful water in Okubiwako, and also a great spot to enjoy camping.
Taka.Sta
A lodging facility located amid the abundant nature of Takashima City, Shiga.
Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi
Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, allowing the daily changing beauty of the great lake to be fully enjoyed and appreciated.
Biwako Hotel
The exterior of the Biwako Hotel is designed to evoke the ripples of Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains.
Ayaha Lakeside Hotel
The Ayaha Lakeside Hotel is a Japanese-style hotel right on the shores of Lake Biwa.
Racine home HARIE
Racine Home HARIE provides travelers with our hotel, restaurant, Mayko Shop and also the one day hot spring facility.
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
The perfect hotel for those looking for clean, reassuring, low cost surroundings.
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