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Travel guide to Shiga Prefecture, centered around Lake Biwa — Japan's largest lake. Visit Hikone Castle, the UNESCO-listed Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, Omihachiman's waterway cruises, and Shirahige Shrine's floating torii gate. The Metasequoia Tree-Lined Road is a top photo spot in autumn. Savor Omi beef (one of Japan's three great wagyu brands), funazushi fermented fish, and Omi champon noodles.

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Shiga × Trip

Biwako Valley Terrace: Sky Deck Lounge & 5-min Ropeway Top 1

Biwako Valley Terrace: Sky Deck Lounge & 5-min Ropeway
Mt. Ibuki: 1,260-m Summit Walk via Ibukiyama Driveway Top 2

Mt. Ibuki: 1,260-m Summit Walk via Ibukiyama Driveway
La Collina Omihachiman: Grass-Roof CLUB HARIE & Sweets Top 3

La Collina Omihachiman: Grass-Roof CLUB HARIE & Sweets
Biwako Hakodateyama Shiga Guide: Hill of Flower Fields No.4

Biwako Hakodateyama Shiga Guide: Hill of Flower Fields
Genkyu-en Garden, Hikone | Views of Hikone Castle No.5

Genkyu-en Garden, Hikone | Views of Hikone Castle
Saimyoji Guide: National Treasure Hall, Pagoda & Moss No.6

Saimyoji Guide: National Treasure Hall, Pagoda & Moss
Yumekyobashi Castle Road Guide | Hikone Castle Town Walk No.7

Yumekyobashi Castle Road Guide | Hikone Castle Town Walk
Sagawa Art Museum Guide | Three Masters by a Water Garden No.8

Sagawa Art Museum Guide | Three Masters by a Water Garden
Eigenji Temple Guide: Zen & Autumn Colors on the Echi River No.9

Eigenji Temple Guide: Zen & Autumn Colors on the Echi River
Samegai-juku Walk: Nakasendō History & the Jizō River No.10

Samegai-juku Walk: Nakasendō History & the Jizō River
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Shiga × Food

Aka Konnyaku Shiga: Omihachiman's Vivid Red Konjac Top 1

Aka Konnyaku Shiga: Omihachiman's Vivid Red Konjac
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Shiga × Traditional Culture

Ishiyama-dera Temple Shiga: 'Tale of Genji' Pilgrimage Site Top 1

Ishiyama-dera Temple Shiga: 'Tale of Genji' Pilgrimage Site
Ukimido Shiga: Floating Hall on Lake Biwa & 1.4 km Walk Top 2

Ukimido Shiga: Floating Hall on Lake Biwa & 1.4 km Walk
Hikone Castle Shiga: National Treasure Keep & Genkyuen Top 3

Hikone Castle Shiga: National Treasure Keep & Genkyuen
Hieizan Enryaku-ji: UNESCO Tendai Mountain Temple & Mt Hiei No.4

Hieizan Enryaku-ji: UNESCO Tendai Mountain Temple & Mt Hiei
Shigaraki Tanuki: Lucky Raccoon Dog Pottery Guide No.5

Shigaraki Tanuki: Lucky Raccoon Dog Pottery Guide
Hachiman-bori Omihachiman Shiga: Boats & Edo Streets No.6

Hachiman-bori Omihachiman Shiga: Boats & Edo Streets
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Shiga × Life

Metasequoia Avenue Shiga Guide: Tree-Lined Scenic Drive Top 1

Metasequoia Avenue Shiga Guide: Tree-Lined Scenic Drive
Lake Biwa Shiga: Japan’s Largest Lake Cruises & Sights Top 2

Lake Biwa Shiga: Japan’s Largest Lake Cruises & Sights
Chikubushima Shiga: Sacred Power Spot Island on Lake Biwa Top 3

Chikubushima Shiga: Sacred Power Spot Island on Lake Biwa
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