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Centered on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, with Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, Hikone Castle, and the water town of Omihachiman. Omi beef and funazushi are local delicacies.

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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Shiga

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Shiga Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shiga. Spring sakura viewing guide witโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Shiga Local Gourmet Guide: ่ฟ‘ๆฑŸ็‰›

Discover Shiga''s unique local cuisine including ่ฟ‘ๆฑŸ็‰›. A food lover''s guide to the best loโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Shiga: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Shiga! Discover top indoor attractions including ็ต็ถๆน–ๅš็‰ฉ้คจ, MIโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Shiga Food Guide: Omi Beef, Funazushi & Omi Chanpon

Shiga is home to one of Japan's three great wagyu brands, the ancient fermented Funazushi โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Lake Biwa: Water and Culture Nurtured by Japan's Largest Lake

Lake Biwa, occupying one-sixth of Shiga Prefecture's area, is Japan's largest and oldest lโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

Hikone Castle: National Treasure Keep and Famous Castle that Was the Stage of the Late Edo Period

Hikone Castle in Hikone City, Shiga, is one of Japan's four National Treasure castle keepsโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Omi Beef: One of Japan's Three Great Wagyu, the Highest Quality Beef that Shiga is Proud Of

Omi beef is one of Japan's three great wagyu alongside Matsusaka and Kobe beef, a Shiga Prโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Shigaraki Ware: One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, Famous for Tanuki Raccoon Dog Figurines

Shigaraki ware from Shigaraki-cho in Koka City, Shiga, is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilnsโ€ฆ

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Festival/Event๐ŸŒธ Spring

Nagahama Hikiyama Festival: One of Japan's Three Greatest Float Festivals

The Nagahama Hikiyama Festival held in April in Nagahama City, Shiga, is a festival with oโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

MIHO MUSEUM: Art Museum of Utopia Appearing in the Mountains

MIHO MUSEUM, quietly nestled in the mountains of Shigaraki-cho in Koka City, Shiga, is a wโ€ฆ

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Omihachiman: Waterways and White-Walled Streetscapes Remaining in a Warring States Period Castle Town

Omihachiman City in Shiga is associated with Oda Nobunaga known for Azuchi Castle. Its beaโ€ฆ

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Festival/Event๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Otsu Festival: Hiyoshi Taisha and Shiga's Proud Autumn Float Festival

Otsu Festival held in October in Otsu City, Shiga, is the autumn festival of Tenson Shrineโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei: The Mother Mountain of Japanese Buddhism and Head Temple of Tendai Sect

Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei spanning Otsu City, Shiga and Kyoto Prefecture is the head temple ofโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Metasequoia Avenue: Spectacular Tree-Lined Road in Makino, Takashima City

The approximately 2.4km metasequoia avenue in Makino district of Takashima City, Shiga, isโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Chikubu Island: Sacred Island of Benzaiten Floating in Lake Biwa

Chikubu Island floating in Lake Biwa is an entire island as a power spot, with "Hogon-ji Tโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Koka Ninja: One of Japan's Two Great Ninja Villages Alongside Iga

Koka City in Shiga is one of Japan's two great ninja origin places "Koka" alongside Iga inโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks: One of Japan's Largest Lake Fireworks Displays

The Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival held annually in August in Otsu City, Shiga, is a sโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Harie Kabata: Water Culture Living by Lake Biwa's Waterside

In Harie district of Shinasahi-cho, Takashima City, Shiga, a unique water use system calleโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Shiga Local Sake: Omi's Sake Culture Nurtured by Lake Biwa's Clear Water

Shiga Prefecture's local sake, using Lake Biwa's clear water for brewing, is a masterpieceโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Odani Castle Ruins: Mountain Castle from the Warring States Period Associated with the Three Azai Sisters

Odani Castle in Nagahama City, Shiga, is a famous Warring States period castle ruled by Azโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Funazushi: 1000-Year-Old Fermented Food Born from Lake Biwa

Funazushi, Shiga Prefecture's traditional food, is one of Japan's oldest narezushi, made bโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐ŸŒธ Spring

Taga Taisha: Shiga's Largest Shrine Known for Blessings of Matchmaking and Longevity

Taga Taisha in Taga-cho, Shiga, is Shiga's largest shrine enshrining Izanagi no Mikoto andโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ishiyamadera: Ancient Temple of Southern Lake Where Murasaki Shikibu Conceived The Tale of Genji

Ishiyamadera in Otsu City, Shiga, is an ancient temple where Murasaki Shikibu is said to hโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Biwako Cycling: The Sacred Ground of Cycling Around Lake Biwa

The "Biwako Cycling (Biwachi)" circumnavigating Lake Biwa in Shiga is approximately 190km โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Lake Biwa and Hikone Castle โ€” Japan's Largest Lake and the Waterways of Omihachiman

Cruise on Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, and explore the beautiful Hikone Castle and theโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Chikubu Island โ€” The Mystical Benzaiten Power Spot Floating on Lake Biwa

Take a ferry to sacred Chikubu Island on Lake Biwa, home to Hogon-ji Temple and a powerfulโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Hiyoshi Taisha โ€” The Head Shrine of 3,800 Hie Shrines at the Foot of Mt. Hiei

Explore Hiyoshi Taisha at the base of Mt. Hiei, head shrine of 3,800 Hie shrines nationwidโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Omihachiman Water Town โ€” Voories Architecture and a Reed Maze by Boat

Drift through the reed-lined waterways of Omihachiman on a traditional boat tour, passing โ€ฆ