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A torii gate standing in Lake Biwa, Shiga

Prefecture guide

Shiga

滋賀県

Shiga surrounds Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, with Hikone Castle, the temples of Mount Hiei and lakeside towns just east of Kyoto.

places to see
68
town guides
5
protected local foods
4
traditional crafts
3
Japan Heritage stories
8

Map of Shiga

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Places to see in Shiga

Town guides in Shiga

The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.

Taste of Shiga

Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.

Traditional crafts of Shiga

Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.

Weather in Osaka this week

  1. Today

    24 Oct

    Rain

    High 25°CLow 20°C

  2. Sun

    25 Oct

    Rain

    High 29°CLow 22°C

    Rain 90%

  3. Mon

    26 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 25°CLow 19°C

    Rain 70%

  4. Tue

    27 Oct

    Cloudy

    High 24°CLow 17°C

    Rain 50%

Warm: T-shirts and breathable clothes, plus a light layer for air-conditioned trains and shops.

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Explore by interest

Japan Heritage stories

Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.

Good to know

  • Otsu on Lake Biwa is only about ten minutes from Kyoto by train.
  • Hikone Castle is one of Japan's few original castle keeps.
  • Shirahige Shrine has a torii gate standing in the lake.

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