Things to do in Shiga Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of greenery outside.
A green train on a bridge over a canal with buildings and hills in the background.
A garden with a pathway lined with colorful flowers, a gazebo, and a building with a tiled roof.

Things to do

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental with Optional Photo Session

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental

￥4,400
per adult
Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

￥8,338
per adult
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

￥12,000
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

￥569
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion

Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion

￥8,645
per adult
Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto

￥8,777
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

￥5,500
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

￥15,000
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera

Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera

￥3,500
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera
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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 171 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥19,000 per adult
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Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 824 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥1,000 per adult
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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 380 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥15,000 and current price is ￥14,250 per adult
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Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 72 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥16,000 per adult
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Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour

Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥7,257 per adult
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What to do in Shiga Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and autumn foliage.

Hikone Castle

8.8/10 (143 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.
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Where to stay in Shiga Prefecture

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A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.

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.

Katata

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

A calm body of water with a dock extending into it, surrounded by greenery and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
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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.

Popular day trips from Shiga Prefecture

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with green and red roofs.

Kyoto

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.

Otsu

A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

Uji

A tree with green leaves against a clear blue sky, with a distant cityscape and mountains in the background.

Suzuka

A coastal beach with clear water, sandy shore, and dense forest.

Obama

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, white walls, and a stone base.

Ogaki

An industrial complex with multiple tall structures and tanks, reflecting on the water surface.

Yokkaichi

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and autumn foliage.

Hikone

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