Shiga Ships The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise 3.58 1 Viewing the modern historical features while cruising along the Lake Biwa Canal. See More
Shiga Commercial Buildings Ekimachi Terrace Nagahama 3.58 1 A shopping mall directly connected to JR Nagahama Station offering unique stores and restaurants and promoting the tourism and culture of Nagahama City and Lake Biwa. See More
Shiga Cafés Miidera Chikara-mochi Main Shop 3.58 1 The all-time-famous Otsu sweet made with a generations-old recipe. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Ishiyamadera Temple 3.58 1 This is a temple on the sacred large wollastonite, a natural monument, where the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu came up with the idea of the novel “Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji)” See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Ukimido (Mangetsuji Temple) 3.58 1 This is one of the most famous scenic spots on Lake Biwa, as well as it has been known as “Katata-no-rakugan (wild geese returning home at Katata)”, one of the eight scenic views of Omi. See More
Shiga Zoos & Aquariums English Garden Rosa & Berry Tawada 3.58 1 A quiet tourist facility surrounded by nature, with a beautiful English garden that transforms each season. See More
Shiga Famous Places Gokasho Kondo Cityscape 3.58 1 A place associated with the Omi merchants, where valuable buildings still remain. See More
Shiga Famous Places Chikubu Island 3.58 1 An island where the gods live and people believe in them. See More
Shiga Famous Places The Omi Merchant Townscape (Shinmachi Dori) 3.58 1 A historic town and streetscape known as the birthplace of the Omi Merchants. See More
Shiga Experiences Facilities Hikone-jo Yakatabune 3.55 4 Japanese castles aren't only gorgeous. They were strategically designed for war. See More
Shiga Parks & Gardens Genkyuen Garden 3.47 3 This is a former feudal lord's garden with Hikone Castle in the background, and is designated as a national scenic beauty. See More
Shiga Experiences Facilities Shigaraki Toen Tanuki Mura 3.34 2 Japan's humongous Shigaraki ware Tanuki（pottery raccoon dog）welcomes you to this complex. See More
Shiga Tourist Attractions Sawayama Castle Ruins 3.00 1 These castle ruins are located on the 232.5m-high Mt. Sawa, north of JR Hikone Station. Ishida Mitsunari became the lord in 1595. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Taga Taisha Shrine 3.00 1 This is the first major shrine in Omi Province, which is known throughout Japan as the parent shrine of life, enshrining the deities Izanagi no Oogami and Izanami no Mikoto from the national birth myth. See More
Shiga Food & Drink Uoji "Funazushi Honzuke" A supreme delicacy crafted with time-honored methods and meticulous care. See More
Shiga Parks & Gardens Yabasekihanto Park A lakeside park floating on Lake Biwa, offering a variety of recreational and sports activities. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Hakusan Shrine (Shiga Prefecture) The guardian shrine of National Treasure "Choju-ji Temple" with its worship hall designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. See More
Shiga Spring festivals & Events Nagahama Hikiyama Festival One of the three major float festivals registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Don't miss the children's kabuki! See More
Shiga Experiences Facilities Fruit Park Youhei An orchard where you can enjoy juicy pears without any time limit. See More
