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
Flower beds in Mt. Ibuki
Mt. Ibuki is 1377m tall and is the highest mountain in Shiga prefecture. It is chosen as one of the 100 greatest mountains in Japan. From the summit parking lot located on Mt. Ibuki Driveway to the summit of Mt. Ibuki...
Shiga Prefectural Samegai Trout Farm
This trout farm is located in the scenic "Samegai Valley," and uses the clean water from the Souya River and occupies a large riverbed. Opened in 1878, this is the first prefectural fish firm built in Japan. There ar...
Chikubu Island
This is a small island of about 2km in circumference located about 6km offshore in Biwa town. The name of the island originates from "Kami-wo-itsuku-shima" (an island which enshrines god). Since the medieval period, t...
Keiunkan （Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition）
The Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition began in 1952 is a regular event held in early spring. Bonbai means plum bonsai. However in Nagahama, old plum trees are displayed, including a more than 2m high giant tree and an old pl...
Nagahama Castle History Museum
Nagahama Castle, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi lived at the end of the Age of the Civil Wars, was closed at the beginning of the Edo period. Most of the castle was moved to Hikone Castle and Daitsu-ji temple. Only some sto...