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Museums

Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe Ryuyukan

A museum of figures produced by the world-renowned figure maker Kaiyodo.

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Parks & Gardens

Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park

A relaxing spot facing Lake Biwa where you can enjoy water and greenery and spend your time freely.

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Shrines & Temples

Shoboji Temple, the Temple of Wisteria

Highlights include a wisteria trellis with over 300 years of history and cultural properties.

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Tourist Attractions

Biwako Ohashi Bridge

A scenic road with sweeping views that brings out the beauty of Lake Biwa.

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Famous Places

Okishima Island

Japan’s one and only inhabited island on a lake.

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Museums

Hikone Castle Museum

Discover the refined culture of Edo-period feudal lords at the Hikone Castle Museum.

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Tourist Attractions

Nakasendo Samegai-juku

The elegant “baika-mo” (water buttercup). A rare aquatic flower that blooms in the Jizo River at Samegai-juku.

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Tourist Attractions

Seta no Karahashi Bridge

This historic bridge is deeply woven into Japanese culture and history-and is famously known as the origin of the proverb “More haste, less speed” (Isogaba maware).

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Nature Spots

Kaizu Osaki

A renowned cherry blossom viewing spot and one of the Eight Scenic Views of Lake Biwa.

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Nature Spots

Lake Yogo

Take a refreshing break at a lake with a mirror-like beauty.

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Museums

Azuchi Castle Museum

Discover Azuchi Castle, the grand dream and ambition of Sengoku warlord Oda Nobunaga.

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Tourist Attractions

Hieizan Driveway

Drive through nature and take a relaxing break at charming stops along the way.

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Shrines & Temples

Tendai Sect, Ryuozan Saimyoji Temple

A temple where you can enjoy autumn leaves and cherry blossoms at the same time, home to National Treasure No. 1.

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Parks & Gardens

Yabasekihanto Park

A lakeside park floating on Lake Biwa, offering a variety of recreational and sports activities.

Hakusan Shrine (Shiga Prefecture)

The guardian shrine of National Treasure "Choju-ji Temple" with its worship hall designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

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Experiences Facilities

Fruit Park Youhei

An orchard where you can enjoy juicy pears without any time limit.

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Experiences Facilities

Takashima Blueberry Farm

Enjoy all-you-can-eat fully ripe blueberries without any time limit!

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Museums

Lake Biwa Museum

This is an interactive museum about Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, where you can learn about the coexistence of the lake, living creatures, and people.

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Museums

Yanmar Museum

The land, sea, and cities - you can learn about Yanmar’s three business fields through experiencing them in this museum.

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Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Roadside Station Agri Park Ryuo

An experiential exchange type agricultural park where you can experience the fun of seeing, picking, and eating.

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Shiga Travel Guide

Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe Ryuyukan

Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park

Shoboji Temple, the Temple of Wisteria

Biwako Ohashi Bridge

Okishima Island

Hikone Castle Museum

Nakasendo Samegai-juku

Seta no Karahashi Bridge

Kaizu Osaki

Lake Yogo

Azuchi Castle Museum

Hieizan Driveway

Tendai Sect, Ryuozan Saimyoji Temple

Yabasekihanto Park

Not Just Lake Biwa! 17 Must-Visit Spots to Make the Most of Shiga

Hakusan Shrine (Shiga Prefecture)

Fruit Park Youhei

Takashima Blueberry Farm

Lake Biwa Museum

Yanmar Museum

Roadside Station Agri Park Ryuo

Things to Do Shiga

Shiga Travel Guide

Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe Ryuyukan

Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park

Shoboji Temple, the Temple of Wisteria

Biwako Ohashi Bridge

Okishima Island

Hikone Castle Museum

Nakasendo Samegai-juku

Seta no Karahashi Bridge

Kaizu Osaki

Lake Yogo

Azuchi Castle Museum

Hieizan Driveway

Tendai Sect, Ryuozan Saimyoji Temple

Yabasekihanto Park

Not Just Lake Biwa! 17 Must-Visit Spots to Make the Most of Shiga

Hakusan Shrine (Shiga Prefecture)

Fruit Park Youhei

Takashima Blueberry Farm

Lake Biwa Museum

Yanmar Museum

Roadside Station Agri Park Ryuo

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