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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.


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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…
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