Shiga Prefecture offers unique scenery throughout the year. No matter when you visit, you can enjoy the mesmerizing scenery of mountains and rivers. However, if you want to fully enjoy the rich natural landscape, it is recommended to visit in April to May when there are less rainy days or in August after the rainy season.

What are the must-visit attractions?

Must-visit attractions include Lake Biwa, Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple, Hikone Castle, etc. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan with the largest water storage capacity and offers a variety of water activities. Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei is a World Cultural Heritage site with rich autumn foliage scenery. Hikone Castle is a national treasure of Japan and has rich historical and cultural value.

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Japan JR Kansai Area Pass

Kansai Airport (KIX) Airport Transfer: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Nagoya, Shikoku, Okayama, Tottori, Hiroshima

Biwako Valley Facility Pass (Round-Trip Ropeway + Unlimited Lift Rides + Biwako Terrace) | Advance Ticket (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)

[Group Package for 1] Shiga Lake Biwa Day Tour | Shirahige Shrine & Observation Deck or Sanzen-in Temple & Mangetsu-ji Temple, Ukimido Temple & Omihachiman Temple | Pick-up and Drop-off Options in Osaka or Kyoto

[Guaranteed Departure for Solo Traveler] Shiga Lake Biwa Day Tour|MIHO Museum or Hachimanbori, Former Bamboo Forest or Mt. Hiei Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine (Depart from Osaka and Kyoto)

JR PASS Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass

KANSAI RAILWAY PASS 2-Day & 3-Day Pass

Japan JR Kansai-San’in Area Pass eMCO E-Ticket

Skiing in Japan | Shiga Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Trip | Departs from Osaka | Optional Instructor Included

Autumn Foliage Day Trip | Kongorinji Temple, Saimyoji Temple, Hyakkeji Temple, Eigenji Temple | Lunch: "Koto Sanzan Sukiyaki Hot Pot Set" | Departing and returning from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit

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Hakodateyama Ski Resort Day Tour from Osaka/Kyoto

Pilgrimage fee to the various halls of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)

Mt. Hiei Sakamoto Ropeway Round Trip and One-Way Electronic Tickets

Local Train "Shigaraki Kogen Railway" with Seasonal Scenery and Autumn Leaves from Summit to Foothills on the "Gozaisho Ropeway" [From Kansai]

[Japan Takashima Hakodate Mountain Ski Resort Day Trip] Multiple Slopes for Beginners to Advanced

Night Gagaku Concert at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine near Kyoto

Miidera Temple Head Temple Training Experience Tour - Choose your training and temple tour

[Shiga, Otsu] Experience the folk painting of the post town "Otsu-e" and walk around Otsu-juku (private guided tour)

L'Hotel de Hiei

Ultimate Autumn Illumination & Omi Beef Feast 1 Day Tour from Osaka

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