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 Kitajima Sake Brewing company brews using a careful and exact process.

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

“Al Plaza” refers to a square with everything you require in terms of clothing, food, living and relaxing; in Japan that means a large shopping mall packed with all the shops you could ever need! The on-site Tax Refund Counters allow you to perform procedures to receive tax refunds immediately after making a purchase.

One of the largest shopping malls in Shiga.

Ohminchi is one of the largest direct retail farm produce markets in Shiga.

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!