Best around Shiga Spot List

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

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

Giant Kansai outlets near Kyoto with 230 shops

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

A massive, lushly green garden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The large scale ski area! High quality snow and the rich variation of trails are amongst the many attractions.

Set in Otsu, Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Beach side Lake BIWA offers beachfront accommodation 15 km from Sanzen-in Temple and offers various facilities, such as a garden and a bar. The property is around 22 km from Ruriko-in Temple, 24 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 26 km from Mount Hiei. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 31 km from the hostel and Heian Shrine is 31 km away. All units in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. All rooms come with air conditioning and a TV, and certain units at Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Beach side Lake BIWA have a lake view. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otsu, like skiing and fishing. Shoren-in Temple is 31 km from Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Beach side Lake BIWA, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 31 km away. Itami Airport is 73 km from the property.

Calendar Hotel in Otsu provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. With a shared lounge, the 2-star capsule hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the capsule hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at Calendar Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otsu, like cycling. Daigo-ji Temple is 8.8 km from the accommodation, while Shoren-in Temple is 10 km away. Itami Airport is 52 km from the property.