Hieizan Enryakuji Temple is the head temple of the Tendai sect located in Sakamoto Honmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It is a historical temple that produced many famous monks.
Like Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, this shrine has an impressive large torii gate floating on Lake Biwa, and is also called 'Omi's Itsukushima.'
Sanno Sohongu Hiyoshi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Shikinaisha, one of the 22 companies, is the head office of approximately 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sann
Ishiyamadera is a historic temple built in the Nara period, located along the Seta River in Lake Biwa.
The Karamon gate of Hogonji Temple, located on Chikubu Island on the north side of Lake Biwa, is designated as a national treasure.
This shrine enshrines Emperor Tenchi and is known as a sacred place for karuta. It is surrounded by beautiful vermilion tower gates and lush greenery, allowing you to worship in a quiet and sacred atm
Miidera is the head temple of the Tendaijimon sect in Otsu City.
Taga Taisha is a prestigious shrine located in Taga, Taga Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture. It has been known as "Otaga-san" since ancient times, and was worshiped as "Taga Daimyojin" during
Tarobogu Shrine (Aga Shrine) in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture is a shrine worshiped as a god that bestows victory and happiness. Located at the top of Mt. Akakami at an altitude of 350m, you can s
Mt. Ibuki is a mountain that rises in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, with a peak of 1,377m. It is also selected as one of Japan's 100 famous mountains.
Takebe Taisha is a Shinto shrine of Omi Province, located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
It is a temple built in the Hogata style that stands on Lake Biwa. Ukimido is connected to the lake by a pier, and when viewed from the lake, it looks as if it is floating on the lake.
Koto Sanzan Kongorinji Temple is a temple of the Tendai sect located in Matsuoji, Aisho-cho, Aichi-gun, Shiga Prefecture. It is one of the Koto Sanzan (Three Mountains of Koto), and is also a famous p
Kawachi Wind Cave is a limestone cave with a total length of about 10,020m located in Taga-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture. Boasting the fourth longest length in Japan, it is designated as a natura
Located in the mountains of Shiga, this art museum is like a paradise. Designed by the designer of the Louvre, you can enjoy ancient and Japanese art in a space that blends in with nature.
Himure Hachimangu Shrine, a shrine located at the foot of Mt. Hachiman in Hikone, is a place of worship for the Omi merchants.
The Main-Grand Terrace is an observation deck overlooking Lake Biwa. This is a recommended tourist spot for a date.
Shizugatake can be easily reached by lift. From the summit, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Biwa and Lake Yogo, and feel the history of the ancient battlefield. The aerial walk and panoram
It is believed that longevity is blessed, and this temple is located at an altitude of 250m on the side of Lake Biwa.
Aseizan Chojuji Temple is located in Toji Temple, Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, and is a temple whose main hall is a national treasure and is one of the three Konan Sanzan temples.