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Anime in Real Life – Must-see spots in Shiga

2-Day Trip
Western SHIGA Eastern SHIGA Southern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Tour & Activities

Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”

3-Day Trip
Northern SHIGA Eastern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Stay / #Food & Drink

Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa

3-Day Trip
Western SHIGA Northern SHIGA Southern SHIGA
#Nature & Parks / #Tour & Activities / #Onsen / #Stay / #Food & Drink

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Miho Museum

The Miho Museum was designed by the world-famous architect I. M. Pei.

History & Culture
Southern SHIGA
Museums

Okudachuzaemongama Shigaraki-togeimura

At this historic ceramics maker, experience making something yourself, watch a master at work or do a little shopping.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops / #Ninja Experiences / #Shigaraki-yaki

Honke Tsuruki Soba

A soba noodle restaurant that maintains the traditional flavor and techniques used in hand-making soba since their founding 290 years ago.

Food & Drink
Western SHIGA
Japanese Cuisine

Takashima Village

In an atmospheric old castle town, Katsuno in Takashima City, a historic building still stands.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Western SHIGA
Culture Workshops

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Koka Ninjutsu Yashiki

This ninjutsu yashiki (“house of ninja techniques”) was built during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is the last true house of ninja remaining in Japan.

Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Ninja Experiences

Kurokabe Square

The Kurokabe Square building was erected during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as a bank.

History & Culture Tour & Activities Shopping
Northern SHIGA
Cityscapes
#Instagramable

Yanmar Museum

An experience based museum that was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Yanmar.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Museums

Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm

One of the longest-standing trout cultivation farms in Japan, established in 1878.

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

Stay

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JR West Rent-A-Cycle Kusatsu

Southern SHIGA

Ohmi Railway Taga Taisha-mae Station

Eastern SHIGA

Restaurant Kankankan

The restaurant Kankankan is the place to enjoy a variety of beef dishes.

Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Omi Beef

Takebe Taisha Shrine

Said to be the foremost shrine in Omi, and in terms of length of history and overall pedigree, one of the premier and oldest shrines in all of Japan.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Places of Spiritual Energy

Discover Shiga through “—”

Based on your interest in “[—]”, here are spots where you can experience the unique charms of Shiga.

Higashiomi City Tourist Association

Eastern SHIGA

Nagahama Port

Northern SHIGA

Okubiwako Campground

Okubiwako Campground allows you to enjoy bass and other fishing, rental boats, bug catching and bathing in the lake.

Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Sports
#Camping / #Fishing

JR West Rent-A-Cycle Moriyama

Southern SHIGA

Travel Stories

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Tour do Otsu-e

Travel Tips
Western SHIGA
#History & Culture

Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 1

Travel Diaries
Northern SHIGA Eastern SHIGA Southern SHIGA
#Nature & Parks / #Tour & Activities

Viagem para a ilha de Takeshima

Travel Diaries
Eastern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks

Mochi, thé et tradition en pleine nature

Travel Diaries
Western SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Tour & Activities / #Food & Drink

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