Experience authentic kintsugi in northern Shiga, from a beginner-friendly 2-day temple stay to immersive 7-, 10-, and 30-day artisan courses.

Discover hidden stories of northern Lake Biwa through guided walks, local legends, temple culture, and quiet lakeside landscapes.

The restaurant Kankankan is the place to enjoy a variety of beef dishes.

Ogama, the direct outlet of the 1600-year-old Meizan Kiln, houses a cafe overlooking the climbing kiln, along with a shop, gallery, and pottery experience workshop.

Enjoy the rich taste of Yamamotoen’s iconic mochi and experience 1200 years of flavours, aromas and tradition.

Shiga Prefecture is surrounded by verdant mountains and is home to Lake Biwa, known as one of the ancient lakes of the world.

Are you looking for more environmentally-friendly and sustainable furniture for your home and office?

Ota Shuzo was created by the ancestors of the 15th century samurai and military tactician, Sukenaga Ota.

Are you looking for a unique and high-quality handbag? Kobo IMURA creates tailor-made handbags featuring a beautiful spiral stich on the handles.

Have you ever heard of funazushi?

Nunobikiyaki pottery is known as the modern version of Ryokusaitoki pottery which was originally created during the Heian Period (794 AD – 1185).

A treasure of the past.

Based next to the picturesque Lake Biwa is B&M Techno Service, Ltd where they offer accessories inspired by Japan’s largest freshwater lake.

BIWAKO DAUGHTERS takes the local foods that have been passed down across the generations by fishermen working Lake Biwa, such as funazushi and tsukudani made using freshly caught produce from the lake and retails them after making suitable adjustments to allow the current generation of young people to eat them more easily.

Racine Home HARIE provides travelers with our hotel, restaurant, Mayko Shop and also the one day hot spring facility.

A reliable and trustworthy watch specialist based on the concept of having fun.