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Top 30 popular sightseeing spots in Shiga Prefecture, including classic and hidden gems

Top 30 popular sightseeing spots in Shiga Prefecture, including classic and hidden gems

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Category: 歴史｜絶景
Area: Shiga

We've covered all the classic and little-known spots in Shiga! From Lake Biwa cruises and SUP to the national treasure Hikone Castle, Shirahige Shrine floating in the morning mist, a lakeside terrace at a hidden cafe, and a scenic drive along the metasequoia-lined streets, we've carefully selected 30 of Shiga's most popular tourist spots, perfect for day trips, family trips, and couples trips.

National Treasure Hikone Castle with an existing castle tower
Hikone Castle, towering over Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is one of five castles with a National Treasure castle tower that has survived since the Edo period. The beautiful castle tower, turrets, an
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La Collina Omihachiman
Run by Taneya and Club Harie, this sweets theme park blends in with nature. It's a popular spot that combines delicious sweets with beautiful Ghibli-like scenery and a place to learn.
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World Heritage - Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei
Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei is a World Heritage Site. This is a classic power spot where you can visit the three areas of the East Pagoda, West Pagoda, and Yokokawa, and enjoy the sacred grounds o
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Sanno Grand Shrine Hiyoshi Taisha
Sanno Sohongu Hiyoshi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Shikinaisha, one of the 22 companies, is the head office of approximately 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sann
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Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum
The Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum conveys the nature and culture of Lake Biwa through experiences. It is a popular spot where you can enjoy the relationship between the lake and people through gi
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Taga Taisha Shrine
Taga Taisha is a prestigious shrine located in Taga, Taga Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture. It has been known as "Otaga-san" since ancient times, and was worshiped as "Taga Daimyojin" during
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Shirahige Shrine with a large torii gate floating in the lake
Like Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, this shrine has an impressive large torii gate floating on Lake Biwa, and is also called 'Omi's Itsukushima.'
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The Main-Grand Terrace
The Main-Grand Terrace in Otsu is a five-minute ropeway ride to an altitude of 1,108m, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Biwa from a three-story wooden deck and water basin.
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Metasequoia Namiki
It is a road of about 500 Metasequoia trees with a height of about 30 meters that continues for 2km in a straight line on Prefectural Road 287 in the northern part of Lake Biwa. The tree-lined road th
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The sacred place of Karuta - Omi Shrine
This shrine enshrines Emperor Tenchi and is known as a sacred place for karuta. It is surrounded by beautiful vermilion tower gates and lush greenery, allowing you to worship in a quiet and sacred atm
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Mount Ibuki
Mt. Ibuki is a mountain that rises in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, with a peak of 1,377m. It is also selected as one of Japan's 100 famous mountains.
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Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo
Located in Ryuo, Shiga Prefecture, near Lake Biwa, this is one of the largest outlet malls in the Kansai region. With around 200 stores from famous domestic and international brands, it's a popular sp
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Directly operated by Omi Beef Farm - Farm Restaurant Daikichi
A restaurant directly managed by the Omi Beef Farm. They serve their famous Omi Beef in a variety of dishes such as yakiniku, steak, and sukiyaki. You can enjoy the delicious taste of high-quality mea
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Kurokabe Square, a group of traditional buildings in Nagahama
This is a group of traditional buildings in the old town of Nagahama, centered around Kurokabe Square, and remains from the Edo period to the Meiji period, creating a retro-modern streetscape with caf
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Eel Hitsumabushi Sumiyagura Omihachiman branch
Sumiyagura is a restaurant in Omihachiman City that is popular for its eel and hitsumabushi.
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Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse
A huge spa resort in Ogoto Onsen overlooking Lake Biwa. With a variety of hot springs, rock saunas, and a full range of dining and relaxation facilities, you can enjoy luxurious relaxation and fun all
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Yanmar Museum
Located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, this hands-on museum allows visitors to learn about Yanmar's technology and history. It is a complex of educational and playful facilities that can be enjoy
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"Ishiyamadera Temple" related to Sengoku warlords
Ishiyamadera is a historic temple built in the Nara period, located along the Seta River in Lake Biwa.
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Lake Biwa sightseeing boat - Michigan Cruise
A large paddle steamer cruise around Lake Biwa. The attractions are the spectacular views from the lake and the events on board. There are also plans with meals included, making this an extraordinary
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Mangetsuji Ukimido
It is a temple built in the Hogata style that stands on Lake Biwa. Ukimido is connected to the lake by a pier, and when viewed from the lake, it looks as if it is floating on the lake.
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The Traditional Streetscape of Omi Hachiman, Home of the Omi Merchants
The streetscape of Omihachiman in Shiga prefecture, Japan, is known for its atmosphere with preserved merchant houses of the Omi merchants, who emphasized the principle of "sellers and buyers benefitt
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Once you exit the tunnel, you'll find Shangri-La - MIHO MUSEUM
Located in the mountains of Shiga, this art museum is like a paradise. Designed by the designer of the Louvre, you can enjoy ancient and Japanese art in a space that blends in with nature.
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Taneya Hikone Mihorinoya
Taneya Hikone Mihorinoya is a Taneya Japanese confectionery shop located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture.
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Omi Beef Okaki Main Store
Located in Ryuo Town, this restaurant is directly managed by a long-established Omi beef butcher. It is a popular gourmet spot among locals where you can enjoy the finest Omi beef steaks and shabu-sha
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Kana Shojuan Longevity Village
The facility of the Japanese sweets shop "Kanae Shojuan" is located in a vast rural area. It is a relaxing space where you can enjoy a Japanese sweets making experience, meals, and seasonal walks in t
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Club Harie Himureikan
Club Harie Himureikan is a Western confectionery shop of Club Harie located in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture.
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Directly operated by the farm! Farm Restaurant Vegetable Rice
A restaurant run directly by a farm in Koka City. They use fresh vegetables grown on their own farm and carefully selected rice. Their colorful and healthy lunches are popular.
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Nagahama's specialty udon! Momishi-ya
A long-established restaurant serving Nagahama's specialty "Noppei Udon." It is characterized by its large shiitake mushrooms and thick, thick udon noodles. You can enjoy the local flavor in a histori
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Sagawa Art Museum
The Sagawa Art Museum is an art museum located in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, that houses works mainly by Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama and sculptor Churyo Sato.
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Chomeiji Onsen Tenba no Yu
A natural hot spring located on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa. It boasts an open-air bath where you can have the magnificent lake view all to yourself, and is also available for day trips. You can enjo
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