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History & Culture in Shiga

Discover one of Japan's largest concentrations of historic and cultural artifacts in Shiga Prefecture. As a key travel point since ancient times, Shiga developed an advanced culture and economy. This long history resulted in a rich legacy of shrines, temples, and townscapes. Here, you'll find the best places in Shiga to experience authentic history firsthand.

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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.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls
#Anime

Taga Taisha Shrine

Taga Taisha Shrine has long attracted visitors from across Japan, devoted as it is to the god of long life and relationships.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Places of Spiritual Energy

Nagahama City Hikiyama Museum

A museum that explains the history and culture of the Hikiyama Festival.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Museums

Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine

Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine boasts a history of more than a thousand years, enshrining the main god of Nagahama City and having been protected by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the feudal lord of Nagahama Castle.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Yanmar Museum

An experience based museum that was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Yanmar.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Museums

Hyakusaiji Temple

Hyakusai-ji is the oldest temple in Omi.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Doganji Temple Kannondo (Kogenji Temple)

The statue of Eleven Faced Kannon located in the Doganji Temple Kannondo is said to be the greatest masterpiece in Japanese sculpting history, and the most beautiful from all seven of the Eleven Faced Kannon statues that are designated as National Treasures.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure

Tarobogu Shrine (Aga-jinja Shrine)

Tarobogu Shrine is located about halfway up the 350m high Mt.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Places of Spiritual Energy

Ishiyama-dera Temple

Ishiyamadera is the 13th location on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage of 33 Buddhist Temples.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure / #Places of Spiritual Energy

Namura-jinja Shrine

The large, holy forest in the center of the town is the location of the Namura-jinja Shrine, a National Treasure.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure
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