Things to do in Shiga Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage
Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage
Ishiyamadera Temple which includes a garden and heritage elements
Kyu Chikurinin Garden which includes heritage elements and interior views
Mii-dera featuring railway items, a river or creek and a bridge
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What to do in Shiga Prefecture

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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

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Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort
View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

Biwako Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Biwako Valley
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Hikone Castle

Find out about the history of Hikone with a stop at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Hikone Castle
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Mitsui Outlet Park

You can do some window-shopping at Mitsui Outlet Park during your stay in Ryuo.

Mitsui Outlet Park
Lake Biwa Canal

Lake Biwa Canal

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Lake Biwa Canal
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Shirahige Shrine

After visiting Shirahige Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Takashima. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

Shirahige Shrine
Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Enryakuji Temple

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Enryakuji Temple

Hakodateyama Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Imazu with a visit to Hakodateyama Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

Hakodateyama Ski Area

Ogoto Onsen

You can take time to visit Ogoto Onsen during your travels to Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Ogoto Onsen

Areas of Shiga Prefecture

Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Ogoto
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Minamikusatsu

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Minamikusatsu and surrounding area, you can visit Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Kusatsujuku Honjin.

Minamikusatsu
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Katata

If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Katata
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Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto
Heian Shrine which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

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Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek

Otsu

Temple @ uji. Uji is known as Green Tea City.

Uji

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Suzuka

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Oil refineries line a river in Yokkaichi, Japan. The city has been a center for the chemical industry since the 1930's.

Yokkaichi

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Hikone

Kusatsu Hot Springs. Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Kusatsu

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