Koka City offers a “Rural Life Experiences in the Ninja’s Hometown, Koka”(home stay program), to experience real rural life for junior and senior high school excursions.

Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park covers approximately 416 hectares and is divided into three zones; the culture zone, outdoor activities zone, and sports zone.

The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.

Aikyo-no-Mori (Aikyo Forest) is located amid a natural pine forest that spreads along the Shibukogawa River, a tributary of the Echigawa River.

In May, the route taken by the Shizugatake Lift passes beautifully blooming fringed iris.

This beach with beautiful, endless white sands and green trees is also alive with people enjoying playing in the water, camping, barbeque and marine sports.

The tallest mountain in Shiga, Mt.

Here you can experience a range of activities, including shower climbing, rock climbing, hiking, snow shoe trekking and guided mountain climbing.

Available as a campsite in the summer and for skiing in the winter.

The Lake Biwa Marine Sports Auto Campground offers swimming & camping activities amid the clear waters of Lake Biwa.