Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Shiga
Thrilling Scenery Formed by Shimmering Lake Biwa and the Tapestry of History
Shiga Prefecture is home to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest. The lake affords vistas of scenic beauty from every angle. The prefecture also still retains many historical sites with connections to Oda Nobunaga, Toyoomi Hideyoshi, and other military commanders from Japan's Warring States period.
Major specialty products : Omi beef, crucian carp sushi, Shigara-yaki porcelain, velvet and velour
Number one in Japan for : Lake Biwa (largest lake), production of woven hemp fabric, giant kites (Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival)
Sightseeing destinations : Biwako Visitors Bureau
Lake Biwa Cruise
Our beloved boat "Michigan" has been renovated so that visitors can now enjoy the cruise even more. Various cruising courses are available! Please rediscover the charms of Lake Biwa in the four different seasons.
National Treasure Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle is counted as one of the greatest castles in Japan along with Himeji Castle. The castle looks really beautiful under the moon light - this view is counted as one of the eight scenes of Lake Biwa. The cas...
Omi Beef
Omi beef will make any food critic speechless with its delicious taste. Omi beef, which was first produced in the Edo period, astes great in any dish.
Kurokabe Square
The intersection where Otemon Street (Mino-Tanigumi-Kaido Road ) extending from Nagahama Castle to the east and Kitaguni-Kaido Road cross is called "Fuda-no-tsuji." This is because the Kousatsu board (Kousatsu was a b...
Hieizan (Mt. Hiei) Enryaku-ji Temple
Hieizen Enryaku-ji temple is the headquarter of the Tendai sect, which has a large precinct on Mt. Hiei and is registered as a World Heritage site. At the end of the Nara period, 19 year-old Saicho (767-822) climbed M...