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
Nagahama-Hikiyama Festival
This is one of the greatest float festivals in Japan. In 1979, the festival was designated as an important national intangible folk cultural property as an event using Nagahama-Hikiyama (Nagahama festival floats). It ...
Yumekyobashi Castle Road
Kyobashi Bridge, which is located in the Hikone Castle ground in the south-west of Hikonehigashi High School, used to connect the Dainikaku area (also called Uchiguruwa), where high-class warriors lived, and Daisankak...
Genkyuen
Genkyuen is the former daimyou garden located in the north-east of Hikone Castle. The lush trees and the castle tower of Hikone Castle in the background, Rinchikaku stands as if extending out to the large pond. There...
Colored leaves in Eigen-ji Temple
Eigen-ji is one of the most famous scenic spots for colored leaves in the Kansai area. In autumn, the mountains of Suzuka and all around the temple are colored in crimson red. Especially the stone-paved path toward th...
Mandou Festival (Taga Taisha Shrine)
Mandou Festival is held for three days from August 3rd to August 5th in Taga Taisha Shrine every year. The festival is held in praying for the protection of the spirit of the ancestors, since Izanami-no-mikoto is the...