The Super Sento is one of the largest natural hot spring facilities in Shiga, with enough to keep you busy for an entire day.

Confections from the famous Ubaga Mochiya of Kusatsu have a simple deliciousness that has remained unchanged for 400 years.

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.

The representative confection from this maker of sweetmeats is also the one that comes most highly recommend; “Amo,” made with the best red beans.

Sakamotoya has a history dating back to the Edo period (1603 – 1868), during which time they have perfected such dishes as funazushi (fermented sushi made with crucian carp) and Lake Biwa tsukudani (foods simmered in soy sauce).

It is said that the beginnings of tea in Japan date back to 805, when the monk Saicho returned from China with a handful of tea seeds and planted them in Otsu, Shiga, propagating the first tea tree on Japanese shores.

Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo sells a full range of popular and delicious confections.

Biwako Hanakaido seeks to provide a detailed and comprehensive service, welcoming and providing for you in every possible way in order to create wonderful memories to be shared by you and those you love.

Producers of “Miidera Chikara Mochi,” a rice-based confection created using traditional methods passed down since the founding of the company in 1869.

Yuzanso is a hot spring hotel that has many Omi mukashibanashi (“old stories”) placed around inside, bringing you closer to the folk history of the region.