Getting Here
Access from Major Cities in Japan
Shiga is located in the heart of Japan, making it easy to reach from major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Shiga’s Shinkansen Stop
Shiga’s sole Shinkansen stop is Maibara Station, located on the Tokaido Shinkansen line in the northern part of the prefecture.
The Hikari and Kodama services stop here, offering direct access to the region.
If you are traveling on the Nozomi service, you will need to transfer at Kyoto or Shin-Osaka and take a local JR line to reach Shiga.
By Train
Shiga is directly connected to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, and Gifu by JR lines and the Shinkansen.
Once you arrive, JR trains offer convenient connections across the prefecture, making it easy to explore each area smoothly.
From Airports
You can reach Shiga from major and minor airports by Limited Express train, Shinkansen, or highway bus.
The main routes are as follows:
Getting Around Shiga
Discover all the ways to get around Shiga Prefecture on our Transportation Options page.