📝 Articles about Shiga
Decchi Yokan
A steamed yokan born in Omihachiman, wrapped in bamboo bark for a rustic sweetness and che…
Hashirii Mochi
A famous Tokaido rice cake of Otsu Oiwake, soft mochi made with pure spring water wraps sw…
Salad Pan
Born at Tsuruya in Nagahama, this beloved local roll fills a bun with chopped pickled radi…
Kamo Nabe
A winter tradition of the northern lake, this hot pot simmers wild mallard from Lake Biwa …
Choji Fu
A square wheat gluten cake born in Omihachiman, enjoyed in mustard dressing as a simple lo…
Yakisaba Somen
A Nagahama specialty in which somen soaks up the umami of grilled mackerel simmered in a s…
Aka Konnyaku
A specialty of Omihachiman, this rare red konjac catches the eye and is enjoyed in simmere…
Omi Champon
Born in Hikone, this soul food of Shiga pairs a Japanese style broth with plenty of vegeta…
Funazushi
A traditional fermented dish of Shiga, made by aging Lake Biwa crucian carp with salt and …
Omi Beef
One of Japans three great wagyu with over 400 years of history, prized for fine marbling a…
Metasequoia Avenue and Makino Kogen Drive Course
A refreshing drive on the western lakeside from the tree avenue to the plateau and shore.…
Kohoku Nagahama Stroll Course
A half day walk through the northern lake castle town from the glass district to the castl…
Omihachiman Waterways Course
A day enjoying the merchant town and reed marshes from the canal boat ride to the ropeway.…
Hikone Castle and Castle Town Stroll Course
A half day walk from the national treasure keep to the garden and the old castle town stre…
Otsu Ishiyamadera and Mount Hiei One Day Course
A classic day exploring Otsu from the temple linked to Murasaki Shikibu up to Mount Hiei.…
Moriyama Yumoto Suisyun Onsen
A therapeutic Lake Biwa spring in Moriyama, named the beautiful skin water of Biwa.…
Hira Topia Onsen
A gentle alkaline day-bath at the foot of the Hira mountains, ideal after a hike.…
Takarabune Onsen
A self-sourced iron spring on the shore of Lake Biwa, fronted by a white sand beach.…
Ishiyama Onsen
A cool mineral spring by Ishiyamadera temple, linked to the author of The Tale of Genji.…
Onoe Onsen
A bicarbonate spring on the northern shore of Lake Biwa, with views of sacred Chikubu Isla…
Junibo Onsen Yurara
A free-flowing radon spring in the forests of Konan, with camping and stone-bath facilitie…
Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa
An alkaline day-bath in the Makino highlands, perfect after a day of outdoor play.…
Sugatani Onsen
An iron spring at the foot of Mount Odani where Sengoku-era lords once came to heal.…
Nagahama Taiko Onsen
An iron-rich spring beside Nagahama Castle on Lake Biwa, tied to the warlord Hideyoshi.…
Ogoto Onsen
Shigas largest hot spring resort on the shore of Lake Biwa, famed for silky pH9 alkaline w…
Kuwanomidera Temple: A Mountain Temple of Healing in Azuchi
A Tendai mountain temple on the slope of Mount Kinugasa. Where faith in the Healing Buddha…
Kongorinji Temple: A National Treasure Among the Three Koto Mountains
An old Tendai temple counted among the Three Koto Mountains. With a National Treasure main…
Aburahi Shrine: God of Oil and Fire in Koka, a Quiet Shiga Gem
An old shrine in Koka where a complete set of Muromachi period halls survives. Revered as …
Tarobogu Shrine: Giant Rocks and a Sky Path in Higashiomi
A sacred site of giant rocks on the slope of Mount Akagami. With a mystical path through a…
Kamo Shrine: Direction Warding and Horse Guardian in Omihachiman
An old shrine in Omihachiman deeply linked to onmyodo. Known for warding off misfortune by…
Mio Shrine: An Otsu Hidden Gem Full of Rabbits
A charming old shrine in Otsu with rabbits hidden everywhere. Known for safe childbirth an…
Fujigasaki Ryujin Shrine: A Lakeside Dragon God Spot in Shiga
A little known power spot honoring a dragon god, with a vermilion gate on the shore of Lak…
Sasaki Shrine: An Old Shrine of the Sasaki Clan in Azuchi
An old shrine in Azuchi known as the ancestral site for those named Sasaki across Japan. A…
Namura Shrine: A National Treasure of Bonds and Harvest in Ryuo
An old shrine set in a broad sacred grove in Ryuo. With a National Treasure west main hall…
Mikami Shrine: A Quiet Shiga Power Spot Beneath Omi Fuji
A historic shrine at the foot of Mount Mikami, known as Omi Fuji. Its National Treasure ma…
Shiga Winter Travel 2026: Snowy Hikone Castle, Enryakuji & Lake Biwa
滋賀の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。比叡山延暦寺・彦根城雪景色・琵琶湖など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Shiga Autumn Foliage 2026: Mt. Hiei, Koto Sanzan & Keisokuji
滋賀の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。湖東三山・鶏足寺・比叡山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Shiga Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shiga. Spring sakura viewing guide wit…
Shiga Local Gourmet Guide: Omi Beef
Discover Shiga''s unique local cuisine including 近江牛. A food lover''s guide to the best lo…
Rainy Day in Shiga: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Shiga! Discover top indoor attractions including 琵琶湖博物館, MI…
Shiga Food Guide: Omi Beef, Funazushi & Omi Chanpon
Shiga is home to one of Japan's three great wagyu brands, the ancient fermented Funazushi …
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 l…
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 keeps…
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 Pr…
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 Kilns…
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 o…
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 w…
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 bea…
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 Shrine…
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 of…
Metasequoia Avenue: Spectacular Tree-Lined Road in Makino, Takashima City
The approximately 2.4km metasequoia avenue in Makino district of Takashima City, Shiga, is…
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 T…
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 in…
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 s…
Harie Kabata: Water Culture Living by Lake Biwa's Waterside
In Harie district of Shinasahi-cho, Takashima City, Shiga, a unique water use system calle…
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 masterpiece…
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 Az…
Funazushi: 1000-Year-Old Fermented Food Born from Lake Biwa
Funazushi, Shiga Prefecture's traditional food, is one of Japan's oldest narezushi, made b…
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 and…
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 h…
Biwako Cycling: The Sacred Ground of Cycling Around Lake Biwa
The "Biwako Cycling (Biwachi)" circumnavigating Lake Biwa in Shiga is approximately 190km …
Lake Biwa and Hikone Castle — Japan's Largest Lake and the Waterways of Omihachiman
Cruise on Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, and explore the beautiful Hikone Castle and the…
Chikubu Island — 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 powerful…
Hiyoshi Taisha — 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 nationwid…
Omihachiman Water Town — Voories Architecture and a Reed Maze by Boat
Drift through the reed-lined waterways of Omihachiman on a traditional boat tour, passing …