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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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Cable Sakamoto Station

Western SHIGA

Biwa Lake C2C

Biwa Lake C2C was born with the idea of guiding tourists who want to experience bass fishing in Japan on one of the most famous lakes in the world, without the complication of language barriers.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Outdoor Activities
#Fishing

Katata Station Tourist Information

Western SHIGA

Toyosato Elementary School Old School Buildings

Take a tour around the school that was used as the setting for the popular anime “K-On!” There are also guided tours that allow you to see rooms and facilities that are not open to regular tours.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Eastern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls
#Anime

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Zensuiji Temple

The main hall of Zensuiji Temple is a designated National Treasure, and one of the three Konan Sanzan temples.

History & Culture
Southern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure

Ibukiyama Driveway

A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.

Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Car Parking

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

Karasaki-jinja Shrine

Karasaki-jinja Shrine is dedicated to a god with a deep connection to Hiyoahita-taisha Shrine, and as featured in the “Night Rain at Karasaki,” one of the Eight Views of Omi, is also a place of exceptional beauty.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

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Hieizan Driveway

Hieizan Driveway is a drive course 8.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails

Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl / Nunobikiyaki kamamoto

Nunobikiyaki pottery is known as the modern version of Ryokusaitoki pottery which was originally created during the Heian Period (794 AD – 1185).

Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Arts

JR West Eki Rent-A-Car Otsu

Western SHIGA

Yokaro

The Hokkoku Kaido Road once thronged with travelers and merchants, and many old temples, shrines and buildings remain standing along it, of which Yokaro is one.

Food & Drink
Northern SHIGA
Japanese Cuisine

Discover Shiga through “—”

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

Sanno Festival

The “Sanno (Mountain King) Festival” is one of the three major Lake Biwa festivals.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Events / #Festivals

Lake Yogo Hydrangea Garden

10,000 hydrangeas flower on the banks of Lake Yogo, creating an enchanting sight.

Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable / #Events

Sakamoto Temple Town

Sakamoto flourished as the temple town for Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, including the homes for monks from approximately 50 different temples, and the townscape retains the elegance of that history even today.

History & Culture
Western SHIGA
Cityscapes

Tokuyamazushi

Tokuyamazushi is a dining hotel where you can enjoy fish from Lake Yogo, mountain produce and game, centered in fermented foods.

Stay
Northern SHIGA
Ryokan
#Ryori Ryokan / #Car Parking

Travel Stories

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Mochi, thé et tradition en pleine nature

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

Сига, Япония

Travel Tips
Eastern SHIGA
#Tour & Activities

Harie Fresh Water Village & Hakodateyama Lily Park

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

En route vers la Tokaido! Partie 2 : Kusatsu

Travel Tips
Southern SHIGA
#History & Culture / #Tour & Activities

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