Shiga Hidden Gems
Hogar del lago Biwa, el lago de agua dulce más grande de Japón. Cerca de Kioto pero con un ritmo mucho más pausado, alberga el castillo original de Hikone, calles de comerciantes Omi con canales y una de las tres terneras wagyu premium del país: la de Omi.
11 spots
Construida alrededor del lago Biwa, el más grande de Japón: ciudades castillo, santuarios a orillas del lago y el complejo templario de montaña que dio forma al budismo japonés.
Clima y mejor temporada
Frío y nevado al norte junto al lago; más templado al sur. El follaje otoñal en el monte Hiei es el momento cumbre de la estación.
Gastronomía típica
- Carne de Omi
- Funazushi
- Tsukudani de pescado de lago
- Sake
Lugares emblemáticos
- Castillo de Hikone
- Enryakuji en el monte Hiei
- Torii lacustre de Shirahige
- Cicloturismo por el lago Biwa
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