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
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
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
Like Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, this shrine has an impressive large torii gate floating on Lake Biwa, and is also called 'Omi's Itsukushima.'
Ishiyamadera is a historic temple built in the Nara period, located along the Seta River in Lake Biwa.
The Main-Grand Terrace is an observation deck overlooking Lake Biwa. This is a recommended tourist spot for a date.
This is a garden where ceramic panels reproducing the works of Impressionist painters such as René, Renoir, and Van Gogh are displayed in a garden surrounded by seasonal herbs and flowers.
Takebe Taisha is a Shinto shrine of Omi Province, located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
The Karamon gate of Hogonji Temple, located on Chikubu Island on the north side of Lake Biwa, is designated as a national treasure.
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.
Located in the Satobo of Mount Hiei Sakamoto, this beautiful garden is a must-see. The garden, designated as a national scenic spot, offers magnificent views throughout the seasons, and is especially
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
The Yawatayama Ropeway to the Yawatayama Castle Ruins. It is a cable car that takes you to the top of Yawatayama at an altitude of 283m. From there, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa and the
An aquatic plant garden on the shores of Lake Biwa. There are many types of flowers for every season, especially water lilies and lotus flowers. You can feel soothed by the water and greenery in the g
The Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum is a comprehensive museum with the theme of Lake Biwa, located in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It is the largest lake-themed museum in Japan, and has a wide v