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
Shizugatake
Shizugatake is a mountain 422m above sea level. It is located at the border of Yogo town and is counted as one of the 8 scenic sites of Lake Biwa called "The great view of Shizugatake-new snow." This mountain was a si...
Kohoku Wild Bird Center
Kohoku Wild Bird Center located within Kohoku Town Mizudori Park and visitors can observe aquatic birds in Lake Biwa from the observatory window using a field scope or a binoculars. Anyone from children to adults can...
Lake Yogo
Lake Yogo is located in the north of Lake Biwa over Shizugatake. The lake is 1.8 square kilometers, 6.4km in circumference and is 132m deep. It is in the basin surrounded by mountains in three directions so the water ...
National Treasure: Standing Statue of Juichimen Kannon in Kogen-ji Temple
Kougenji-temple belongs to the Otani school of Shinshu and is located 650m north east from Takatsuki station. The temple is commonly known as Dogan-ji Kannon-do. It is said that Taichou made the Juichimen Kannon (elev...
Baikamo at Jizo River in Samegai
Jizo river is formed by clean spring water and is famous for "baikamo," a rare flower which blooms in the water. The water temperature is about 14 degrees celcius throughout the year. Also, precious fresh water fish n...