Shiga Hidden Gems
日本最大の湖・琵琶湖の県。彦根城、竹生島、湖畔の風景。近江牛やふなずし、比叡山延暦寺まで、水と歴史に育まれた奥深さがある。
11 spots
日本最大の湖・琵琶湖を中心に、城下町と湖上の鳥居、そして日本仏教の母山が広がります。
気候とベストシーズン
湖北は雪が多く寒冷、湖南は穏やか。比叡山の紅葉が季節のハイライト。
名物・グルメ
- 近江牛
- 鮒ずし
- 湖魚の佃煮
- 日本酒
代表的な見どころ
- 彦根城
- 比叡山延暦寺
- 白鬚神社の湖中鳥居
- ビワイチ（琵琶湖一周サイクリング）
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