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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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Roadside Station Aguri Park Ryuo

The experience and exchange style agricultural park “Aguri Park Ryuo” is a facility where you can enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, through “looking, picking and eating.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks

Mizuguki-yaki Togei no Sato

Experience making Mizuguki-yaki, at any time and open to all.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops

Michigan Cruise (Biwako Kisen)

The Michigan is a cheerful paddle steamer that sails the south of the lake.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Western SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides
#Anime

Omatsuzaki

Omatsuzaki is a spot of great beauty, and was even selected as one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa, “Cool Breeze – Omatsuzaki White Beach.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities / #Instagramable

Nango Fisheries Center

The wide grounds of the Fisheries Center includes a number of ponds, providing plenty of opportunities to get close to the water and the fish swimming in it.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Lakes & Rivers
#Fishing

Setagawa River & Lake Biwa River Cruises

Such scenes as the “Evening Glow at Seta” and the “Autumn Moon at Ishiyama” have been immortalized by the famous ukiyo-e painter Hiroshige Utagawa of the late Edo period (1603 – 1868) in his Eight Views of Omi.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides
#Lake Biwa

Boat Race Biwako

Boat Race Biwako is located on the banks of Lake Biwa, and boasts awe-inspiring scenery even when compared to the other 23 boat race locations around Japan.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Outdoor Activities

Omimaiko Beach

Omimaiko is an exceptionally beautiful region, with groves of green pines along the lakeshore and approximately 4km of white sand beach.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities

Karahashi-yaki Pottery

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.

Tour & Activities Shopping
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops

Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo Oiwake

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

History & Culture Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Factory Tours
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