Your Trip to Shiga

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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

Spots

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Ogoto Onsen

In the south of Ogoto Onsen there is a Tendai temple called Hokoji Temple.

Onsen Stay
Western SHIGA
Ryokan
#Car Parking

Hamaotsu Port

Western SHIGA

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

Setagawa New Port

Western SHIGA

Tour & Activities

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Nango Fisheries Center

The wide grounds of the Fisheries Center includes a number of ponds, providing plenty of opportunities to get close to the water and the fish swimming in it.

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

Taga Taisha Shrine

Taga Taisha Shrine has long attracted visitors from across Japan, devoted as it is to the god of long life and relationships.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Places of Spiritual Energy

Takashima City: Harie & Shimofuri Waterside Sightseeing

All across these areas you can see underground water from the Adogawa River and the Hira mountains bubbling up as fresh springs.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Sustainable

Enryakuji Temple Ceremony to Exorcise Evil & New Year’s Bells

The New Year’s Bells and Ceremony to Exorcise Evil are annual traditions for New Year’s Eve at Hieizan.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#World Heritage Site / #National Treasure / #Events

Stay

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Maibara Tourist Association

Northern SHIGA

Hotel New Omi

Just one minute on foot from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, this hotel is conveniently located for both business and sightseeing.

Stay Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Business Hotels
#Car Parking

Higashiomi City Country Life Tourism

In Higashiomi you can experience housework, cooking, planting and harvesting.

History & Culture Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Eastern SHIGA
Museums
#Sustainable

Aisho Echigawa Tourist Association

Eastern SHIGA

Discover Shiga through “—”

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

Yamada Farm

A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Southern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks

Makino Sunny Beach Chinaihama Auto Campground

Popular as the spot with the most beautiful water in Okubiwako, and also a great spot to enjoy camping.

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Sports
#Water Activities / #Camping

Toyota Rent a Car Omi-Hachiman

Eastern SHIGA

Omi Merchant Cityscape (Shinmachi Street)

The old townscape is especially well preserved in the vicinity of the Shinmachi area, and is a designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Travel Stories

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A trip to Sunai no Sato: Mochitsuki, traditional sweets, New Year’s decoration and delicious tea

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

7. Spiral Stich Handle Bag / Kobo IMURA

Travel Tips
Western SHIGA
#Shopping

A Mindful Fragrance Journey at a Quiet Temple

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

Trip by Ohmi railway

Travel Diaries
Eastern SHIGA Southern SHIGA
#Tour & Activities

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