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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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Discovery JAPAN in Lake Biwa Tour

The Lake Biwa Tour departs from Nagahama and tours Lake Biwa in an amphibious bus.

Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Sightseeing Cruises & Rides
#Water Activities / #Lake Biwa

Ikehara Soba Dojo

A refurbished old house that lets you experience authentic soba noodle making for yourself.

Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Okubiwako Parkway

The 18.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Hiking / #Sustainable

Roadside Station Toju-no-sato Adogawa

Conveniently located along National Route 161, which runs north and south along the western shore of Lake Biwa, this roadside station is an excellent stop for shopping and dining in Takashima City.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Takashima Village

In Katsuno, a charming castle town in Takashima City, historic buildings can still be seen today.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops

Shirahamaso

Allows groups to experience a variety of activities, including making things and outdoor experiences such as water sports on Lake Biwa.

Tour & Activities Stay
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities / #Camping / #Car Parking

Biwako Hakodateyama

From the parking area at the base, it takes about 8 minutes by gondola to reach the summit at an elevation of approximately 630 meters, where a spacious and open environment awaits.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Western SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Hiking / #Sustainable

Hakodateyama Ski Resort

Hakodateyama Ski Resort is well known across the entire Kansai region, located 690m above sea level in a mountainous region to the northwest of JR Omi-Imazu Station.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Winter Sports / #Skiing

Mizuguki-yaki Hokkokugama

Experience authentic pottery making using a potter’s wheel and coloring ceramics.

Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops

Otomegaike Pond

The vicinity of Otomegaike was known as the “Katori no Umi” during the seventh century Manyo period, and formed an inlet into Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountains.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Fishing
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