Shiga Travel and Tourism Tips
[Selections] Shiga Local Sights
National Treasure Hikone Castle with an existing castle tower
Construction of Hikone Castle began in 1604 by Naotsugu (later Naotaka), so...
La Collina Omihachiman
La Collina Omihachiman, located in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, is a...
World Heritage - Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei
Hieizan Enryakuji Temple covers the entirety of Mt. Hiei, which has an alti...
Taga Taisha Shrine
Because it enshrines Izanagi and Izanami, the parents of Amaterasu Omikami,...
Sanno Grand Shrine Hiyoshi Taisha
Hiyoshi Taisha is said to have been founded about 2,100 years ago, and has ...
Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum
At Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum, visitors can learn about the origins...
Mii Temple
Miidera was founded by Prince Otomo's son, Prince Yota, during the reign of...
Shirahige Shrine with a large torii gate floating in the lake
The principal object of worship is Sarutahiko no Mikoto. It is said to be t...
Metasequoia Namiki
Metasequoia Namiki in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture is one of Shiga Pref...
Club Harie Himureikan
There are cafes and shops with a calm atmosphere. Himureikan recommends ...
The Main-Grand Terrace
Park your car at the Biwako Valley Ropeway platform and take the ropeway up...
The sacred place of Karuta - Omi Shrine
Omi Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Emperor Tenchi, who carried out the Tai...
Kana Shojuan Longevity Village
Kanae Shojuan Juchosei no Sato is a Japanese sweets theme park located in t...
Mount Ibuki
You can drive to the top of Mt. Ibuki Driveway. There are three courses ...
Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo
Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo, located in Ryuo Town, Gamo District, Shiga P...
Mochi with lots of kinako! Miidera Chikaramochi Honke
Miidera Chikara Mochi Honke is a long-established Japanese confectionery sh...
Taneya Hikone Mihorinoya
Hikone Bimoori no Sha is located at the edge of the moat of Hikone Castle, ...
Once you exit the tunnel, you'll find Shangri-La - MIHO MUSEUM
MIHO MUSEUM is an art museum built to blend into the rich nature of Shigara...
Club Harrier Jubril Tan
Jubril Tan's breads are carefully made one by one, paying close attention t...
Omi Beef Okaki Main Store
Located in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture, Omi Beef Okaki Honten is a restaura...
Kurokabe Square, a group of traditional buildings in Nagahama
Known as the largest glass art exhibition area in western Japan, Kurokabe S...
Present as it was in the old days! Koga-ryu Ninjutsu House
The biggest attraction of the Koga Ninja House is the various mechanisms th...
Oyakodon with fluffy and creamy raw egg - Torikita Honten
Torikita Honten is a restaurant in Nagahama with a long history, having bee...
Tarobo Shrine (Aga Shrine)
Tarobogu Shrine is the common name for Aga Shrine, located about 350 meters...
Lakeside cafe Petri Mizugahama
The view of the sunset is especially good. It has a long history, having b...
Authentic French pastry - Double Bolero
De Boléro is a popular patisserie with its main store in Moriyama City, Shi...
Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse
Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse is one of the largest day-trip hot spring facili...
The Traditional Streetscape of Omi Hachiman, Home of the Omi Merchants
The streetscape with the atmosphere of the remaining Omi merchants' houses,...
Omihachiman Himure Village
Taneya Himurenoya, located near Hachimanbori in Omihachiman City, Shiga Pre...
Chikubu Island Hogonji Temple
Chikubushima, a small island in the center of Lake Biwa, has long been know...
Eel Hitsumabushi Sumiyagura Omihachiman branch
The eel is grilled directly over Binchotan charcoal, giving it a crispy ski...
Patisserie & Deli Cafe Lemercier
Patisserie & Deli Cafe Lemercier is a shop that combines three styles: West...
A popular hideaway! Soba Restaurant Fujimura
Soba Restaurant Fujimura is a popular handmade soba restaurant that sits qu...
Directly operated by Omi Beef Farm - Farm Restaurant Daikichi
Daikichi Farm Restaurant is a restaurant directly managed by a historic Omi...
Fresh seafood! Family Restaurant Hirose Sushi Masa
Family Restaurant Hirose Sushimasa is a popular seafood restaurant located ...
Bluefin tuna! Seafood bowl Maguroya
Located on the third floor of the Otsu Municipal Wholesale Market, Kaisendo...
Omi Province Ichinomiya Takebe Taisha Shrine
Takebe Taisha is a historic shrine located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, ...
Yanmar Museum
The Yanmar Museum's exhibits are divided into two zones: "Yanmar's 100 Year...
Hinai chicken Hokkoriya
The oyakodon is made with charcoal-grilled Hinai chicken and is fragrant, a...
Himure Hachimangu Shrine: A Place of Worship for Omi Merchants
Located in the heart of Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, Himure Hachiman...
Noodle Master Chakapon
Mensho Chakapon is an udon specialty restaurant featuring Omi beef, one of ...
Handmade Soba Sobakichi
Popular menus include soba noodles with different colors and flavors, such ...
Directly operated by the farm! Farm Restaurant Vegetable Rice
Farmhouse Restaurant Vegi Rice is a restaurant directly operated by "Lushio...
Sagawa Art Museum
Sagawa Art Museum is located in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, and opened...
Ubaga Mochiya Main Store
Ubagamochi is said to have originated in the late Edo period when a nanny o...
Nagahama's specialty udon! Momishi-ya
Momijiya is a udon restaurant with over 100 years of history in Nagahama Ci...
Chomeiji Onsen Tenba no Yu
Chomeiji Onsen Tenba no Yu is a natural hot spring facility with a wonderfu...
"Ishiyamadera Temple" related to Sengoku warlords
Ishiyamadera is located near the southern end of Lake Biwa, on the right ba...
Large play equipment! Lake Biwa Children's Country
Located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa Children's World is ...
Roadside Station Aino Tsuchiyama
Located in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Aino Tsuchiyama Roadside Station is...
Shizugatake Lift Foothill Station - Shizugatake
Shizugatake is a historic mountain where the Battle of Shizugatake took pla...
Rich! Hakata Tonkotsu Masakio
"Hakata Tonkotsu Masakio" is located in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, in ...
Shiga's Hawaii! What's The Life Style
Located on the shores of Lake Biwa in Otsu City, What's The Life Style is a...
vokko nordic cafe
Located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, vokko is a complex offering Scand...
Hikone Castle Genkyuen
Genkyuen Garden, located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a feudal lord...
Famous itokirimochi "Tagaya"
Itokirimochi is a thinly rolled mochi wrapped in red bean paste, which is t...
Japanese sweets and desserts Chajo Fujimura
Japanese sweets and desserts Chajo Toson is a Japanese sweets shop located ...
Koka Onsen Yapponpon no Yu
The greatest attraction of Yapponpon no Yu is its unique spring quality. Th...
Mangetsuji Ukimido
Inside Ukimido, a statue of Sho Kannon Bodhisattva is enshrined. The statue...
Omi Beef Butcher Shop - Sennaritei Yumekyobashi Branch
Located on Yumekyobashi Castle Road in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, Senna...
A famous spot for viewing autumn leaves - Chojuji Temple, Mount Asei
Chojuji Temple, located in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic temp...
Roadside Station Agri Park Ryuo
Farm experiences such as fruit picking and sweet potato digging are also av...
Kusatsu City Aquatic Plant Garden Mizunomori
Kusatsu City Aquatic Plant Garden Mizunomori is a unique botanical garden w...
Specialty! Fresh cheesecake - Kobo Shushu
Kobo Shushu is a confectionery workshop in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefectur...
Roadside Station Fujiki no Sato Adogawa
Located near the Azumigawa River in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, Roads...
Best value for money! Seafood bowl - Mizuguchi Sushitei Market Restaurant
Mizuguchi Sushitei Market Restaurant is a restaurant located in a corner of...
Garden of Reflection Beauty - Kyu-Chikurin-in
Kyu-Chikurin-in is one of the many remaining Satobo (retirement homes for h...
Yabashi Kihojima Park
The children's playground features a 10-meter-tall jungle gym, a long rolle...
Itoju Kaho main store
Itoju Kasho Main Store is a Japanese confectionery shop in Hikone that was ...
100 percent handmade soba restaurant DodoMomo
Soba Restaurant Hyakumo Hyaku's soba is characterized by its special 100 pe...
Kanefuku Mentai Park Biwako
Admission and parking are free, and there is a kids park and food corner wh...
A nostalgic taste - Original Kenboro Honpo
Ganso Kataboro Honpo is a Japanese confectionery shop with a long history, ...
Retro architecture - Biwako Otsukan
Biwako Otsukan is a facility that utilizes a historical building that was b...
Ayu Chaya Kawase
Ayuchaya Kawawase is a long-established restaurant founded in 1950, and boa...
Highland Resort - Makino Highlands
Makino Highlands is a highland area rich in nature and easily accessible fr...
Thread-cutting rice cakes, the original by Yujudo Honpo
Itokirimochi Ganso Yujudo Honpo is a historic Japanese confectionery shop l...
Kawachi Wind Cave
Kawachi Wind Cave is said to have been formed about 550,000 years ago, and ...
Mt. Iwane National Treasure Zensui-dera Temple
Zensui-ji Temple, located in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic te...
Yamasan Ramen
Yamasan Ramen's ramen is characterized by its rich soup with plenty of back...
For kids who love ninjas! Koka Ninja Village
The greatest attraction of Ninja Village is the many attractions where you ...
Koto Sanzan Saimyoji Temple
Saimyoji was founded in 834, the first year of the Heian period, by Sanshu ...
Hikonyan's branding! Dorayaki Tiger Iron
Dorayaki Toratetsu is a specialty shop that specializes in handmade dorayak...
Lake Biwa sightseeing boat - Michigan Cruise
Michigan Cruise is a cruise on the Michigan, a large tourist ship that repr...
Chomeiji Temple in Omihachiman
Chomyoji Temple is an ancient Tendai sect temple located on the eastern sho...
Koto Sanzan Baekjeji Temple
Located in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, Baekje Temple is a Tendai sec...
Hachiman-yama Castle Ruins and Hachiman-yama Ropeway
The Hachiman-yama Ropeway is a cable car that takes you to the top of Mt. H...
Roadside Station Agri-no-sato Ritto
Located in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, Roadside Station Agri no Sato Ritt...
Agricultural Park Blume Hill
A giant athletic has opened. "Agricultural Park Blume no Oka" in Hino-...
Azuchi Castle Ruins
Azuchi Castle Ruins, located in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, is the ...
Road Station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza
The biggest attraction of this roadside station is its location overlooking...
Koto Sanzan Kongorinji Temple
Kongorinji Temple, located in Aisho Town, Shiga Prefecture, is a Tendai sec...
Nagahama Castle
The castle tower is a mock castle tower and has been turned into a museum. ...
Roadside Station Shiotsukaido Ajikamanosato
This roadside station offers a wide selection of local produce, both locall...
Mount Asei Jorakuji Temple
Mount Asei is the highest peak in Konan City, and there are two temples at ...
Road Station Kusatsu Green Plaza Karasuma
Roadside Station Kusatsu Green Plaza Karasuma is located in a scenic spot f...
Otsu Service Area
There are many popular shops and souvenirs such as Takara Bokujo's soft-ser...
Otsu Lakeshore Nagisa Park
Located at the southern tip of Lake Biwa, Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park is a va...
Countless stone Buddhas! stone tower temple
In the precincts, there are tens of thousands of stone pagodas and stone Bu...
[Closed] Cafe Kanoushoujuan Nagahama Kurokabe Branch
Kano Shojuan is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Otsu City...