滋賀県 · Kinki Region
Shiga Hidden Gems
Built around Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake — castle towns, lakeside shrines and the mountain temple complex that shaped Japanese Buddhism.
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Climate & Best Season
Cold, snowy in the north near the lake; milder in the south. Autumn foliage on Mt. Hiei is the seasonal highlight.
Famous For (Food)
- Omi beef
- Funazushi
- Lake fish tsukudani
- Sake
Signature Sights
- Hikone Castle
- Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei
- Shirahige Shrine's lake torii
- Lake Biwa cycling
Shiga
Shiga· Omihachiman
Azuchi Castle Ruins
Oda Nobunaga built Azuchi between 1576 and 1579 on a hill over Lake Biwa and it stood for three years. The keep was seve…
Azuchi CastleOda NobunagaSpecial Historic Site+2
Shiga
Shiga· Maibara
Mount Ibuki
Ibuki stands 1,377 metres on the Shiga and Gifu border, alone rather than in a range, which is why it takes the full for…
Mount Ibukialpine flowerstoll road+2