Things to Do
Kansai Region
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Shiga
Observatories
Biwako Terrace
Enjoy eating while looking at the best lake in Japan
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The best place to go on a bike trip in Japan! Six cycling routes filled with the charms of Japan
Let us introduce you to the six cycle routes and their respective highlights.
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Enjoy eating while looking at the best lake in Japan
Enjoy a five-minute midair stroll along a ropeway with a 360 degree glass-sided cable car as you climb the 1,108 meter-high Mt. Uchimi. On the summit, facing Lake Biwa, is the Biwako Terrace's main terrace, The Main.
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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!
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Shiga
Tourist Attractions
Former Toyosato Elementary School Buildings
3.25 10A preserved elementary school designed by an American architect and open to the public
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Not Just Lake Biwa! 17 Must-Visit Spots to Make the Most of Shiga
Shiga Prefecture is home to Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, which covers about one-sixth of the prefecture. When people think of Shiga sightseeing, they often picture Lake Biwa and its nearby attractions, but Shiga offers much more. From historic shrines and temples such as the UNESCO-listed Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei to local cuisine like Omi beef, there are plenty of lesser-known highlights. This article introduces not only Lake Biwa and its surroundings, but also other attractions, food spots, and places to stay in Shiga.
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A Special Educational Tour Inside the Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School, a Tangible Cultural Property Dubbed the "Chalk Education Palace"
Established in 1937 based on a design by the American architect William Merrell Vories (1880-1964). Follow the Toyosato Travel Guide and venture inside the school buildings, which were awarded the title of Tangible Cultural Property in 2007! The guide will take you on a special tour of rooms and locations that you usually cannot access.
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