Experience Shiga in Autumn
Overview of Autumn in Shiga
Shiga is spectacular in autumn, coming alive with vibrant foliage and bountiful harvests.
Experience the best of the season by strolling along the lakeside, hiking mountain paths, and savoring delicious local cuisine.
Autumn Tours & Activities
Japan Location Photo
Japan Location Photo offers a wedding photography service in stunning Hikone locations representative of the beauty of Japan, including the National Treasure that is Hikone-jo Castle and the majestic Lake Biwa.
Toyosato Elementary School Old School Buildings
Take a tour around the school that was used as the setting for the popular anime “K-On!” There are also guided tours that allow you to see rooms and facilities that are not open to regular tours.
Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe
The first museum in Japan devoted solely to figures.
Biwako Hakodateyama
From the parking area at the base, it takes about 8 minutes by gondola to reach the summit at an elevation of approximately 630 meters, where a spacious and open environment awaits.
Omi Jingu Shrine
Omi Jingu Shrine is a registered Cultural Property, and a representative example of the Showa period (1926 – 1989) shrine construction known as Omi construction or Showa construction.
Roadside Station Kagaminosato
Holds a variety of events depending on the season, allowing an exciting slice of Japanese culture to be experienced.
Nature & Parks in Autumn
Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm
One of the longest-standing trout cultivation farms in Japan, established in 1878.
Kamo-jinja Shrine (Famous Water Isame no Shimizu)
Kamo-jinja Shrine is also known for its famous water called “Isame no Shimizu.
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.
Yamada Farm
A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.
Maiamihama Auto Campground
A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.
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 in Autumn
Haku-unkan
Haku-unkan (former Hachian Higashi School) is a school building that was erected in 1877, fusing Western construction with traditional Japanese techniques.
Biwako Otsukan
The Biwako Otsukan was built in 1934 as the first international tourism hotel in the prefecture, with the intention of bringing in more tourists from overseas.
Azuchi Castle Ruins
Azuchi castle ruins are a nationally designated Special Historic Site.
Namura-jinja Shrine
The large, holy forest in the center of the town is the location of the Namura-jinja Shrine, a National Treasure.
Mii-dera Temple (Onjoji Temple)
Mii-dera Temple is the head temple of the Tendaijimon Buddhist sect.
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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