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.
2 spots
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· Omihachiman
Omihachiman Canal Town — Historic Merchant District
Omihachiman (近江八幡) is a beautifully preserved canal town developed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's nephew in 1585. The Hachiman-…
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Updated Jul 2026
Shiga· Omihachiman
Hachiman-yama Ropeway & Panoramic Views
Hachiman-yama (八幡山, Mt. Hachiman, 271m) rises above Omihachiman city, offering panoramic views of Lake Biwa, the histori…
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Updated Jul 2026