Shiga Outdoors Biwako Valley 3.95 1 A nature resort with plenty to try, no matter what the season. See More Related Articles All the Thrills of Winter Sports and Jaw-Dropping Views over Lake Biwa here at Biwako Valley! Winter sports are one of the big draws of Japan in winter. Glimmering landscapes blanketed with silvery white snow just wait for you to take to the slopes for some ever-popular skiing or even snowboarding. At Biwako Valley, a legendary Kansai ski spot in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, you can do just that, all while basking in jaw-dropping views of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in all of Japan, located just steps from the Keihanshin area. Here’s a roundup of all ski related things to do and so much more located nearby! Gear up this winter for a ski trip to Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture!
All the Thrills of Winter Sports and Jaw-Dropping Views over Lake Biwa here at Biwako Valley! Winter sports are one of the big draws of Japan in winter. Glimmering landscapes blanketed with silvery white snow just wait for you to take to the slopes for some ever-popular skiing or even snowboarding. At Biwako Valley, a legendary Kansai ski spot in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, you can do just that, all while basking in jaw-dropping views of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in all of Japan, located just steps from the Keihanshin area. Here’s a roundup of all ski related things to do and so much more located nearby! Gear up this winter for a ski trip to Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture!
Shiga Naminooto Sake Brewery 3.95 1 A long-established sake brewery that has been brewing sake in Otsu since Bunka 2(200 years ago). See More
Shiga Tourist Attractions Lake Biwa flower fountain (Biwako Hana Funsui) 3.95 1 A huge fountain offers a feeling of cooling refreshment and fantastic atmosphere of Lake Biwa. See More
Shiga Tourist Attractions Omi Bridge 3.95 1 An arch-shaped beautiful bridge that blends seamlessly with the scenery of Lake Biwa. See More
Shiga Meat Dishes Omi Beef Morishima 3.95 1 A veteran Omi Beef restaurant serving up dishes with hearty, beefy flavor. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Hourai Garden, Daichiji Temple 3.95 1 This temple was founded in the Nara period (Tempyo era) and is famous for the Horai Garden created by Kobori Enshu in the Edo period. See More
Shiga Tourist Attractions Metasequoia tree avenue (Shiga Prefecture) 3.95 1 500 Metasequoia trees along the 2.4 km straight road! See More Related Articles Makino Dawn Redwood Avenue, a Low-Profile Fall Foliage Viewing Spot in Kansai Have you ever slowed down your car at the sight of beautiful scenery on your journey? Low-profile Dawn Redwood Avenue at Shiga Prefecture’s Makino offers such a view that is so inviting that you can’t help pulling up and enjoying a stroll!
Makino Dawn Redwood Avenue, a Low-Profile Fall Foliage Viewing Spot in Kansai Have you ever slowed down your car at the sight of beautiful scenery on your journey? Low-profile Dawn Redwood Avenue at Shiga Prefecture’s Makino offers such a view that is so inviting that you can’t help pulling up and enjoying a stroll!
Shiga Amusement Parks & Theme parks Koka Ninja Village 3.95 1 Home to Ninja in old days, Koka mountains now has a Ninja theme park. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine 3.95 1 Let's find the symbol "God Monkey (Masaru)" that will bring benefits. See More
Shiga Museums Sagawa Art Museum 3.95 1 Japan’s three great artists’ work is exhibited here. The building itself in harmony with nature is supreme art. See More
Shiga Famous Places Takashima City Nogyo Makino Pick land 3.95 1 Enjoy seasonal delicacies and a spectacular view of the rows of metasequoia trees in a vast agricultural park consisting of three zones. See More
Shiga Experiences Facilities La Collina Omihachiman 3.95 1 The flagship store of Taneya Group where their grand romance and story unfolds. See More
Shiga Snacks CLUB HARIE “Dry Baum” 3.95 1 A crispy confectionary made by slicing and baking Baumkuchen, a signature product of CLUB HARIE. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Tendai Sect Kongorinji Temple 3.95 1 One of the three mountains of Koto, famous for its autumn foliage, this temple was founded by Gyoki Bosatsu in the Nara period (710-794). See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Ishiyamadera Temple 3.87 2 This is a temple on the sacred large wollastonite, a natural monument, where the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu came up with the idea of the novel “Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji)” See More
Shiga Famous Places Kurokabe Square 3.87 2 The old streets of traditional architecture are filled with craft and art workshops and stores. See More
Shiga Tourist Attractions Nagahama Castle Historical Museum 3.87 2 The reconstructed Nagahama Castle is now open to the public as a historical museum. The museum introduces the history and culture of Nagahama with a variety of materials. See More
Shiga Commercial Buildings Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo 3.86 3 A large outlet mall with approximately 230 domestic and overseas brands. See More
Shiga Tourist Attractions Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site) 3.77 5 This castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan that was completed in 1622 and its castle tower is designated as a national treasure. This type of castle is called Hirayamajiro, which means a castle built on a mountain or hill in the middle of a plain. See More
Shiga Shrines & Temples Shirahige Shrine 3.72 4 The symbol of the shrine is a large torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa, which is known as a power spot with a spectacular view. See More
