Enjoy the rich taste of Yamamotoen’s iconic mochi and experience 1200 years of flavours, aromas and tradition.

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.

Shiga Prefecture is surrounded by verdant mountains and is home to Lake Biwa, known as one of the ancient lakes of the world.

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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.

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.

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.

Ota Shuzo was created by the ancestors of the 15th century samurai and military tactician, Sukenaga Ota.

The principle object of worship here is a Buddhist image, normally withheld from public view, of Hobashira Kannon.

The large, vermilion‐lacquered Torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa is like the symbol of Shirahige-jinja Shrine, and has been a draw for visitors for many years.

In the illuminated Genkyu-en, listen to the sound of insects and enjoy the gentle passage of time in a manner impossible in any city.

This is the house of the Suwa family, which in early modern times was the the ojoya (“village headman”).

Our “Snow Appreciation Ships” set sail on Lake Biwa during the winter months.

Are you looking for a unique and high-quality handbag? Kobo IMURA creates tailor-made handbags featuring a beautiful spiral stich on the handles.

Lanterns placed around the town and along the Hachiman Moat bring out a sense refinement and emotion.

This temple has been responsible for the safety of travel on the waters of Lake Biwa since the Azuchi Momoyama period.