Discover the beauty and philosophy of Kintsugi through a unique 1-night, 2-day cultural retreat in northern Shiga.

What if Japan’s largest lake could tell its stories?

Experience a quieter and deeper side of Japan at Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen, a private temple stay beside a 600-year-old Buddhist temple near Lake Biwa in northern Shiga.

Kohoku Mizudori Station is located inside a water bird park that is visited by a variety of wild birds throughout the year.

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

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