A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.

The Ota family can trace their family tree back to one Dokan Ota, a samurai and Buddhist monk from the 15th century.

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

This festival includes a historical pageant that proceeds through the traditional city streets, with a large number of onlookers taking in the vast array of gorgeous outfits.

Strawberry Factory, located in Kusatsu, Shiga, offers not only strawberry picking but also a café and fields for rent.

In the Heian Period (794 – 1185), the Saio (Princess) travelled from Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) to Ise in order to become a priestess at the shrine there.

The Kusatsu Dai-Ichi Hotel boasts 180 rooms, making it one of the largest business hotels in Shiga.

Shiono Onsen, founded in 1898, is a restaurant and hotel with a hot spring.

Koka City offers a “Rural Life Experiences in the Ninja’s Hometown, Koka”(home stay program), to experience real rural life for junior and senior high school excursions.

A city hotel located in an urban center but with a calm and relaxed atmosphere.

The JR Kusatsu Station is located approximately 20 minutes from Kyoto Station on the JR Biwako Line, and this hotel is located immediately outside the station’s west exit, making it perfectly suited for business or pleasure.

Offers a replete selection of gifts from Shiga, including not only popular regional products but also snacks, confections and sake that you can only buy from this location!