Best around Shiga Spot List

A massive, lushly green garden

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

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 fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

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

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

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

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

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

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

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

Offering an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station. Free pick-up shuttles are provided from JR Otsu Station, a 5-minute ride away.

Yumotokan Hotel offers comfortable Japanese-style rooms with views of Lake Biwa. It features indoor and open-air hot-spring baths and free shuttle service from JR Ogoto Onsen Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Within a 10-minute walk of Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa and JR Hikone Train Station, Castle Hotel features a Japanese restaurant, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and free-use bicycles. All rooms have free wired internet, and some offer castle views.

Biwako Hanakaido features outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, 3 dining options and rooms with a balcony and Lake Biwako views. It also has a garden and a sauna, while the lobby offers free WiFi.

Outstanding access!! Easy approach from Kansai and Nagoya areas! Enjoy powder snow until your heart's content.