Things to do in Shiga Prefecture
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Tours & day trips
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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
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Cycling in Kyoto
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Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset
What to do in Shiga Prefecture
Popular places to visit
Hikone Castle
Find out about the history of Hikone when you spend time at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
Shirahige Shrine
Find out about the history of Takashima when you spend time at Shirahige Shrine. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.
Ishiyamadera Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Enryakuji Temple
Find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Lake Biwa Canal
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Taga Shrine
Learn about the local history of Taga when you spend time at Taga Shrine. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Biwako Valley Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Biwako Valley
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakodateyama Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Imazu with a visit to Hakodateyama Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.
Areas of Shiga Prefecture
Ogoto
If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.
Minamikusatsu
While Minamikusatsu isn't home to many top sights, Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Kusatsujuku Honjin are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shimo-sakamoto
While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
Katata
While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.
