Experience Shiga in Winter
Overview of Winter in Shiga
Shiga in winter offers many places where serene, snow-dusted scenery can be enjoyed.
Experience the beauty of winter in Shiga by hitting the slopes for winter sports or strolling along the lakeside, and savoring delicious seasonal flavors.
Yanmar Museum
An experience based museum that was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Yanmar.
Higashiomi City Country Life Tourism
In Higashiomi you can experience housework, cooking, planting and harvesting.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Omi Jingu Shrine Karuta Festival
With its connection to the opening poem of the famous collection known as the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, Omi Jingu Shrine plays host to the “Karuta Opening Ceremony,” based in the Japanese card game.
Karahashi-yaki Pottery
A potter creating pieces in “Lake Biwa Blue,” representing the blue of the lake, and Otsu pottery that is intended to fuel the dreams of all who see it.
Chikubushima (Hogonji Temple)
This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.
Daiichi Nagisa Park Rape Blossom Fields
Enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Nabana” rape flowers, contrasting spectacularly with the lingering snows on Mt.
Suigo no Sato Maruyama
The Omi-Hachiman suigo canals are known as one of the three great canal networks of Japan, and are of particular note even among the three due to retaining their natural, historic state even today.
Ibukiyama Driveway
A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.
Daiichi Nagisa Park
From January to February you can see 12,000 early blossoming “Kanzaki Hanana” rape flowers.
Takashima City: Harie & Shimofuri Waterside Sightseeing
All across these areas you can see underground water from the Adogawa River and the Hira mountains bubbling up as fresh springs.
Saimyoji Temple
The main temple at Saimyoji Temple is one of the three Koto Sanzan temples of the Tendai Sect.
Seta no Karahashi Bridge
Seta no Karahashi Bridge is one of the Three Famous Bridges of Japan, and has also been immortalized in “Evening Glow at Seta,” one of the Eight Views of Omi.
Ashiura-kannon-ji Temple
This temple has been responsible for the safety of travel on the waters of Lake Biwa since the Azuchi Momoyama period.
Azuchi Castle Ruins
Azuchi castle ruins are a nationally designated Special Historic Site.
Lake Biwa Legend Tours
Discover hidden stories of northern Lake Biwa through guided walks, local legends, temple culture, and quiet lakeside landscapes.
Nagahama City Hikiyama Museum
A museum that explains the history and culture of the Hikiyama Festival.
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