2016.11

Tourist information centerBiwako Visitors BureauShiga Prefecture Tourism Promotion DivisionShiga Prefecture Tourist & Product Information Center (Tokyo)

TEL.＋81-77-511-1535　FAX.＋81-77-526-4393TEL.＋81-77-528-3741　FAX.＋81-77-528-4870TEL.＋81-3-5220-0231　FAX.＋81-3-3211-4689

http://en.biwako-visitors.jp/

Otsu

Otsu

Otsu

Otsu

Otsu

Otsu

Hikone Castle

Shirahige Jinja Shrine / Large Shrine Gate in the Lake

Metasequoia Tree Lane

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Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

Kyoto

Shiga Prefecture, at the heart and crossroads of Japan, has flourished since ancient days. Today Shiga remains a convenient base for travelling in Japan, offering easy access to Kyoto and Osaka, as well as Kyushu and Tokyo. Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan, Nature, tradition, culture, history, art, food: everything good about Japan is right here in Shiga Prefecture. Shiga Prefecture is the quintessential Japan.

Koka Ninja Village

Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

Cherry blossoms in Kaizuosaki

Biwao Fireworks　Festival Water sports

Mt. Hakodateyama (Lily Park & Kokia Park)

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Hieizan Enryakuji TempleKoto Sanzan Temple (Kongorinji Temple)

Omi beef Lake fish cuisine Funazushi(sushi with pickled crusian carp)

Duck cuisine

Locally-brewed sake

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

Ogoto Hot Springs

Nagahama Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition

Boat excursion on the water district

Takatsuki

Tsuge

(three temples on the south side of the lake)

Ishiyamadera Temple

Koto Sanzan SIC

Gamo SIC

Biwako Valley

Hachiman-bori Canal

MIHO MUSEUM

Omi Jingu Shrine

Makino Highland

Metasequoia Tree Lane

Lake Biwa gives visitors opportunities to enjoy the beautiful views of four district seasons.

Ogoto OnsenHotspring