Shiga
Shiga Prefecture is located on the east side of Kyoto Prefecture, and it is 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station to Otsu, the capital of Shiga. Shiga developed as a supplier and a relay point for supplies and human resources to Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. The Lake Biwa (above picture), occupy one sixth of the prefecture area. Must see: Lake Biwa, Nagahama, and Hikone castle
Things to do in
Shiga
Mt. Hiei Hiking
Kunitomo Gun Museum
Koka Medicine Museum
Enryakuji Temple, Mt. Hiei
BIWAICHI (Cycling Around Lake Biwa)
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Ishiyama-dera Temple Ao-oni Festival
Ishiyamadera Temple
Eating Out in
Shiga
Events & Festivals in
Shiga
The Manto Festival
Hoko Festival
Ishiyama-dera Temple Sennichi-e Festival
Mii-dera Shrine Sendango Festival
Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
Ishiyama-dera Temple Ao-oni Festival
Hira Hakko
LIGHT&ART FESTIVAL Dramatic Legacy
Shiga Videos
31 Jan 2022
Spend a day filled with spiritual fulfillment at about 1300-year-old temple
15 Jun 2020
A journey to re-discover Kansai! "THE EXCITING KANSAI" Lake Biwa
3 Jun 2020
【4K】The Exciting Journey - Stunning Views - SHIGA, Japan
1 Jun 2020
KANSAI JAPAN Fukui Kyoto Shiga in 8K HDR - Fukui Kyoto Shiga
Shiga Blogs
26 Oct 2022
Kansai Fan Monitor ~International students ~Lake Biwa course (Video)
26 Jul 2022
Experience Mother Nature in Japan With 5 Downriver Boat Rides
31 Jan 2022
Spend a day filled with spiritual fulfillment at about 1300-year-old temple
31 Jan 2022
A trip to Shiga, filled with spiritual heights and profound depth
26 Dec 2021
Hikiyama Festival Children’s Kabuki
1 Oct 2021
5 Recommended Museums in Kansai (Access, Highlights, and Rates)
18 Mar 2021
From Jomon earthenware to sushi plates—10,000 years of Echizen Lacquerware
15 Mar 2021
Search for Nearby Tourist Attractions Using The KANSAI Guide's New Service!
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