Shiga

Shiga Prefecture fully encloses Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake. Another attraction is Hikone with its feudal Castle. Hikone Castle turns into a popular Cherry Blossom spot in Spring and Genkyuen Garden located at the base of the castle, is also a place of scenic beauty. Koka, a rural city in Shiga, can be considered the homeland of the ninja together with neighboring Iga. 

Shigaraki Village: Ceramic Tanuki and An Integration Project for Disabled People

Shigaraki (信楽町) is a village in Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県), east of Kyoto. The Prefecture is not only home to the biggest lake in Japan, Lake Biwako, but the Japanese also associate Shigaraki with a surprising speciality. Clay racoons (known as tanuki in Japanese) are produced…

March 16, 2020

Posted by Joachim Ducos

Take a walk in Otsu, a historic city 10 minutes from Kyoto

Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture is not well known to tourists although it is only 10 minutes by train from Kyoto. The city has a rich story and is an ideal destination to spend a day as well as a night in…

November 29, 2018

Posted by Joachim Ducos

Ecotourism in Shiga: Spend an afternoon on a farm minutes from Kyoto

Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Everyone knows Kyoto and the beautiful temples that can be found there on every street corner. Although it is only a few minutes away from Kyoto, few tourists venture into Shiga Prefecture, which is a must-go place for many tourists visiting Japan. Far…

November 28, 2018

Posted by Clémentine

An Escape to Shiga: Close Proximity to Kyoto and Stunning Views of Lake Biwa

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Shiga Prefecture, next to the ultra-famous Kyoto, is not the most famous destination in Japan, yet Shiga has a number of attractions which make for an unforgettable trip. Only 10 minutes by train from the former imperial capital Kyoto, you can see…

January 25, 2018

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Discover Taga-taisha Shrine with Ohmi Railway

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Ohmi Railway allows us to explore the Lake Biwa region quietly, and gives the feeling of having traveled back in time. Its small, colorful trains run through the eastern towns and countryside in Shiga, connecting tourist attractions such as…

January 21, 2018

Posted by Clémentine

Stay in a Luxurious Hotel Close to Kyoto, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Kyoto, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is gradually becoming a victim of its success. Crowds hinder any sort of appreciation of the unique destinations the city has to offer and sometimes pose problems for the residents as well. Guests…

January 17, 2018

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Omihachiman, Explore the Historic Town near Lake Biwa

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Omihachiman is a small town on the east shore of Lake Biwa, between Kyoto and Hikone. Still a lesser known place among foreign travelers, it has everything to seduce visitors: a canal and samurai residences dating from the Edo…

January 13, 2018

Posted by Clémentine

Hikone Castle, Check out the Remnants of Feudal Japan Near Lake Biwa

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Hikone City is located in Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Japan’s largest lake, Biwa-ko. Only 45 minutes by train from Kyoto, on the Tokaido Road, it is home to one of the most beautiful castles in Japan…

January 9, 2018

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Chikubu Island, A Sacred Island in Lake Biwa

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is the largest lake in Japan with an area of 670 km². On this lake is a small island accessible in about thirty minutes by boat from Hikone Port, the island is called Chikubu…

January 3, 2018

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Hiei: a spiritual mountain and home to Enryaku-ji temple

Enryakuji temple, located on top of a mountain, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain also offers breathtaking views from the summit.

April 17, 2016