Experience Shiga in Winter

Enjoy the most beautiful winter in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.

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.

Winter Tours & Activities

Koka Ninjutsu Yashiki

This ninjutsu yashiki (“house of ninja techniques”) was built during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is the last true house of ninja remaining in Japan.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Ninja Experiences

Mt. Ibukiyama

The tallest mountain in Shiga, Mt.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Places of Spiritual Energy / #Hiking / #Sustainable

Michigan Cruise (Biwako Kisen)

The Michigan is a cheerful paddle steamer that sails the south of the lake.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Western SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides
#Anime

Okuhiei Driveway

Okuhiei Driveway is a drive course 11.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails

Taka.Sta

A lodging facility located amid the abundant nature of Takashima City, Shiga.

Tour & Activities Stay
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities / #Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Yanmar Marina

Yanmar Marina is one of the few marinas found on the eastern bank of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers

Nature & Parks in Winter

Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park

A verdant green cultural park with a “ceramics” theme, located in the town of ceramics Shigaraki.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Southern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls
#Shigaraki-yaki

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.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens

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.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Shiga Adventure Tourism

Okishima

Okishima island is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 1.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Original Boat Tour

The Omi-Hachiman boat tour allows you to enjoy a different, natural world while riding a boat under the skillful control of a traditional boast master.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers

Shizugatake (Shizugatake-jo Castle Ruins)

Shizugatake has views over Okubiwako and Chikubushima to the north and south, Mt.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens

History & Culture in Winter

Korean Messengers’ Road

The road once used by the Korean messengers traveling to Edo.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens

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).

History & Culture Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Okishima

Okishima island is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 1.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Hokkoku Kaido Road Kinomotojuku

Kinomotojuku has flourished for being located in front of Jizoin Temple.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Sagawa Art Museum

This luxurious space, also known as the “floating museum,” features three separate halls in which you can, at your leisure, take in the works of three of Japan’s greats; artist Ikuo Hirayama (1930-2009), sculptor Sato Churyo (1912-2011) and ceramics master Kichizaemon Raku.

History & Culture
Southern SHIGA
Museums

Tonda Puppet Hall

The origins of Tonda Ningyokan date back to the 6th year of Tenpo (1835).

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls

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Check Shiga’s year-round weather and climate trends to help you prepare for your trip.

Other Seasons

Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

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