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Shiga Food Guide: Omi Beef, Funazushi & Omi Chanpon

🏯 Shiga|Published May 17, 2026|Updated July 29, 2026

✍️ Edited by the Tabitabi JAPAN Editorial Team(based on official and primary sources)

Omi Beef

One of Japan's three great wagyu brands. Raised near Lake Biwa in Shiga, Omi Beef has delicate marbling and a clean finish.

Funazushi

Japan's oldest form of sushi — whole nigorubuna carp from Lake Biwa packed in salt and rice and fermented for up to three years.

Omi Chanpon

Born in Hikone City, this is a lighter, soy-based take on noodle chanpon — refreshingly simple.

Red Konnyaku

A Shiga specialty — konnyaku dyed red with iron oxide, used in oden and simmered dishes.

Shigaraki Pottery Tableware

Eating from a Shigaraki bowl at a local restaurant is an authentic Shiga dining experience.

Access

Hikone, Nagahama and Otsu have local specialty restaurants. Omi Beef is best at yakiniku restaurants in Hikone.

📍 Location & Access

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✍️ About this article

This article is compiled by the Tabitabi JAPAN editorial team from official and primary sources, including facility and shrine/temple websites, tourism information published by municipalities and tourism associations, and cultural-property records released by national and local governments. Prices, opening hours and event dates may change, so please also check the official information of each facility or local government before you visit.