๐ Articles about Shiga
Choji Fu: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Shiga)
A square wheat gluten cake born in Omihachiman, enjoyed in mustard dressing as a simple loโฆ
Yakisaba Somen: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Shiga)
A Nagahama specialty in which somen soaks up the umami of grilled mackerel simmered in a sโฆ
Aka Konnyaku: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Shiga)
A specialty of Omihachiman, this rare red konjac catches the eye and is enjoyed in simmereโฆ
Funazushi: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Shiga)
A traditional fermented dish of Shiga, made by aging Lake Biwa crucian carp with salt and โฆ
Otsu Ishiyamadera and Mount Hiei One Day Course
A classic day exploring Otsu from the temple linked to Murasaki Shikibu up to Mount Hiei.โฆ
Hira Topia Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A gentle alkaline day-bath at the foot of the Hira mountains, ideal after a hike.โฆ
Sugatani Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
An iron spring at the foot of Mount Odani where Sengoku-era lords once came to heal.โฆ
Nagahama Taiko Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
An iron-rich spring beside Nagahama Castle on Lake Biwa, tied to the warlord Hideyoshi.โฆ
Ogoto Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Shiga)
Shigas largest hot spring resort on the shore of Lake Biwa, famed for silky pH9 alkaline wโฆ
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 aโฆ
Kamo Shrine: Direction Warding and Horse Guardian in Omihachiman
An old shrine in Omihachiman deeply linked to onmyodo. Known for warding off misfortune byโฆ
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 Lakโฆ
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 hallโฆ
5 Photogenic Gourmet Foods and Souvenirs in Shiga
It's not just the spectacular scenery of Lake Biwa! Shiga Prefecture has plenty of "photogโฆ
Shiga Winter Travel: Snowy Hikone Castle, Enryakuji & Lake Biwa
Shiga in winter, where the air is honed sharp and stillness wraps the earth. Here there isโฆ
Shiga Autumn Foliage: Mt. Hiei, Koto Sanzan & Keisokuji
Lake Biwa lies quietly at the center of Japan.โฆ
Shiga Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shiga. Spring sakura viewing guide witโฆ
Shiga Food Guide: Omi Beef, Funazushi & Omi Chanpon
Shiga is home to one of Japan's three great wagyu brands, the ancient fermented Funazushi โฆ
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 Prโฆ
Lake Biwa Fireworks: Shiga's Summer Show
The Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival held annually in August in Otsu City, Shiga, is a sโฆ
Odani Castle Ruins: Azai Clan Mountain Fort
Odani Castle in Nagahama City, Shiga, is a famous Warring States period castle ruled by Azโฆ
Funazushi: 1000-Year-Old Fermented Food Born from Lake Biwa
Funazushi, Shiga Prefecture's traditional food, is one of Japan's oldest narezushi, made bโฆ