Shiga Prefecture: Lakeside Wonders & Ancient Japan

Discover Shiga Prefecture, a serene jewel in Japan, famous for Lake Biwa—the country's largest freshwater lake. Explore ancient temples like Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei, venture to Hikone Castle, or cycle scenic lakeside paths. Shiga offers a rich blend of natural beauty, historical depth, and vibrant local culture, providing a tranquil escape from urban bustle.

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Attractions in Shiga Prefecture

Engaku-ji Temple
4.8(376)
Lake Biwa
4.5(53)
Shirahige Shrine
Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
5.0(1)
Shiga: Hikone Bar-Hopping Tour with Local Food and Drinks
Shiga: Future World Heritage Site Hikone Castle Guided Tour
Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo
4.9(59)
Japan's Rural Life & Nature: Private Half Day Cycling Near Kyoto
4.9(13)
Kyoto: Discover Mount Hiei’s Three Sacred Precincts
Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
5.0(4)
Shiga: Omi-Hachiman Heritage Tour with Optional Omi Beef
Shiga: Discover Otsu-e, Japan’s Hidden Edo Pop Art Tradition
Shiga: Discover the Living Tradition of Shigaraki Pottery
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
5.0(1)
Beyond Kyoto Omihachiman Medieval Canals and Merchant History
Private Ring Craft Experience in Nagahama
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
Otsu: Ishiyama-dera Sacred Stone Temple by Lake Biwa
Takashima Waterways and Traditional Lifestyle Tour
Shiga: Guided Tour of Oda Nobunaga’s Azuchi Castle Legacy”
Shiga : Otsu Bar Hopping with Local Food in Your Chosen Area
Shiga: Explore the Secret World of Koka Ninja
Shiga: Discover Otsu’s History, Culture, and Faith on Foot
Shiga: Nagahama Castle, Gateway to Japan’s Great Unifier

Activities in Shiga Prefecture

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Shiga: Hikone Bar-Hopping Tour with Local Food and Drinks
Price: from $94.3
Shiga: Future World Heritage Site Hikone Castle Guided Tour
Price: from $63.59
Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo
4.9(59)
Price: from $86
Japan's Rural Life & Nature: Private Half Day Cycling Near Kyoto
4.9(13)
Price: from $105.85
Kyoto: Discover Mount Hiei’s Three Sacred Precincts
Price: from $243.78
Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
5.0(4)
Price: from $176.42
Shiga: Omi-Hachiman Heritage Tour with Optional Omi Beef
Price: from $163.59
Shiga: Discover Otsu-e, Japan’s Hidden Edo Pop Art Tradition
Price: from $72.17
Shiga: Discover the Living Tradition of Shigaraki Pottery
Price: from $75.7
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
5.0(1)
Price: from $200.47

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