Things to do in Shiga Prefecture

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Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage
Ishiyamadera Temple which includes a garden and heritage elements
Kyu Chikurinin Garden which includes heritage elements and interior views
Mii-dera featuring railway items, a river or creek and a bridge
Biwako Otsukan featuring a garden and flowers
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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 157 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥21,000 per adult
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Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass

Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Trip with 1-Day Subway and Bus Pass

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥14,200 per adult
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KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 201 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥15,000 per adult
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Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
Price is ￥9,268 per traveler
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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 151 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,380 per adult
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What to do in Shiga Prefecture

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Hikone Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Hikone when you spend time at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Hikone Castle
View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

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 relaxing area.

Biwako Valley
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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

5/5(2 reviews)

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 Ski Resort
Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Enryakuji Temple

After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Enryakuji Temple
Lake Biwa Canal

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 culturally rich area.

Lake Biwa Canal
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Mitsui Outlet Park

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mitsui Outlet Park during your trip to Ryuo.

Mitsui Outlet Park
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Shirahige Shrine

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Shirahige Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Takashima. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

Shirahige Shrine
Not the easiest place to get too - but after a few local buses we made it to the Miho Museum in the hills outside Kyoto. The architecture is amazing with the glass museum poking out of the forest. #lifeatexpedia #museums

Miho Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Miho Museum during your trip to Koka. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Miho Museum

Ogoto Onsen

You can take time to visit Ogoto Onsen during your travels to Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Ogoto Onsen

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Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan

Ogoto

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

Ogoto
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Minamikusatsu

While Minamikusatsu isn't home to many top sights, Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Yabasekihan Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Minamikusatsu
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Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Katata
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Shimo-sakamoto

While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Shimo-sakamoto

Popular day trips from Shiga Prefecture

Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Kyoto

Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek

Otsu

Temple @ uji. Uji is known as Green Tea City.

Uji

Futami Okitama Shrine, also known as Meoto Iwa Wedded Rocks in Ise, Mie, Japan

Suzuka

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Ogaki

Oil refineries line a river in Yokkaichi, Japan. The city has been a center for the chemical industry since the 1930's.

Yokkaichi

A driftwood on the beach of Biwako lake at snowy morning

Hikone

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