滋賀県 · Kinki Region
Shiga Hidden Gems
Built around Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake — castle towns, lakeside shrines and the mountain temple complex that shaped Japanese Buddhism.
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Climate & Best Season
Cold, snowy in the north near the lake; milder in the south. Autumn foliage on Mt. Hiei is the seasonal highlight.
Famous For (Food)
- Omi beef
- Funazushi
- Lake fish tsukudani
- Sake
Signature Sights
- Hikone Castle
- Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei
- Shirahige Shrine's lake torii
- Lake Biwa cycling
Shiga· Hikone
Hikone Castle Town — Edo-Period Streets & Merchant Houses
Hikone's castle town (城下町, jokamachi) preserves the urban layout and atmosphere of an Edo-period samurai district. The Y…
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Updated Jul 2026
Shiga· Otsu
Omi Beef — One of Japan's Three Premium Wagyu
Omi beef (近江牛, Omi-gyu) is one of Japan's three most prestigious wagyu brands, alongside Kobe and Matsusaka beef. Raised…
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Updated Jul 2026