Best around Shiga Spot List

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

A massive, lushly green garden

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

A relaxing, casual environment with an extensive offering of black-colored sweets, lunch items, and more

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for all guests, and some rooms come with a private balcony with an open-air bath.

Just a 10-minute drive from JR Nagahama Train Station, Hotel Route-Inn Nagahama Inter boasts a spacious public bath, a relaxation lounge with massage chairs, and rooms with free wired internet.

Only a few steps from the East exit at Hikone Station, Comfort Hotel Hikone welcomes treats guests to free coffee and free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast featuring freshly baked bread rolls.

Only a 1-minute walk from JR Minami Hikone Train Station, Hotel Lakeland Hikone features affordable accommodations with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Mineral water and parking is available.

Minakuchi Century Hotel provides accommodation in Koka. This 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge and luggage storage space. The hotel also features free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk.