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Tour & Activities in Shiga

Shiga's rich natural environment invites you to hike, camp, fish, and cycle. Enjoy unique experiences like Lake Biwa cruises, water sports, and winter skiing or snowboarding. You can also enjoy cultural activities, including ninja experiences, farming activities, and factory tours. Whether you prefer adventure or something a tranquil retreat, Shiga has it all. Experience Shiga today!

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Katsube Fire Festival

The Fire Festival, with a history of nearly 800 years, is a dramatic winter ritual held in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Events / #Festivals

Japan Bass Fishing Agent

Our Fishing Guides are the most relaxing and happy time in your trip to Japan.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Fishing / #Lake Biwa

Biwa Lake C2C

Biwa Lake C2C was born with the idea of guiding tourists who want to experience bass fishing in Japan on one of the most famous lakes in the world, without the complication of language barriers.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Outdoor Activities
#Fishing

Biwaichi Bikes

A rental bicycle shop located right beside Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Trail Adventure Ritto

Trail Adventure is a mountain bike activity facility that has something for everyone, from children to adults, beginners to experts alike.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails

Forest Adventure Ritto

Forest Adventure is an outdoor activity park with locations in forests across Japan.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Outdoor Activities

OMIHACHIMAN SAGICHO Festival Experience Tour

One of the most famous SAMURAI lord NOBUNAGA ODA.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Cityscapes
#Events / #Festivals

Hachiman Moat Tour

The Hachiman Moat Tour allows you to take to the stunning Hachiman Moats in a Japanese-style boat.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Cruises

Shigaraki Touen Tanuki Village

Here you can take photos with the giant Shigaraki tanuki, dine at our restaurant, make pottery, enjoy confectionery, purchase Shigaraki-yaki pottery, and observe a climbing kiln.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops / #Factory Tours / #Shigaraki-yaki

Tour Design Ichie Wado

Tour Design Ichie Wado specializes in a half-day “Otsu-e” folk art workshop & immersive local culture walk for foreign tourists in Otsu, Shiga.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Taka.Sta

A lodging facility located amid the abundant nature of Takashima City, Shiga.

Tour & Activities Stay
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities / #Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Okinahajimeshiki

The “Okinahajimeshiki” is a divine service performed at Taga Taisha Shine to greet the gods at the start of the year.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Events

Omi Jingu Shrine Karuta Festival

With its connection to the opening poem of the famous collection known as the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, Omi Jingu Shrine plays host to the “Karuta Opening Ceremony,” based in the Japanese card game.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Anime / #Places of Spiritual Energy / #Events / #Festivals

Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival

Enjoy 10,000 fireworks launched into the air over Lake Biwa, a stunning display of light that plays out in harmony with jets of fountain water.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Instagramable / #Lake Biwa / #Events / #Festivals

Kusatsu Sanyare Dance(Yakura / Shimogasa / Kataoka / Natsuka / Shina / Yoshida / Shinanaka)

An extension of the Furyu Dance that was popular in the Kinki region during the Muromachi Period, this dance is now mainly performed along the banks of Lake Biwa in Kusatsu City.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Japan Heritage Site / #Events

Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition

The Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition started in 1952, and has now become the number one plum tree bonsai exhibition in Japan in terms of both history and scale, as well as a much beloved annual springtime tradition in Kansai.

History & Culture Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens
#Events
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