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Shiga Prefecture

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Shiga Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan, which forms part of the Kansai region in the western part of Honshu island. It encircles Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The capital is Ōtsu.
Shiga Prefecture is in Kansai. Make the most of your holiday in Shiga Prefecture by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Japan trip itinerary planning tool.
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Top Shiga Prefecture tours

Experience Visiting a Local Farmer and Mochi Rice Cake Making BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $166
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Farm to Table Local Cooking and Cycling Tour: Lake Biwa and Rice Terraces BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $228
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Electric Bike Tour of Lake Biwa from Kyoto BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $166
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Places to visit in Shiga Prefecture

Otsu BEST FOR: Religious Site, Historic Walking Area, Historic Site
Nagahama BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Religious Site, Historic Site
Hikone BEST FOR: Castle, Landmark, Religious Site
Omihachiman BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Religious Site, Historic Site
Takashima BEST FOR: Historic Site, Scenic Drive, Scenic Walking Area
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Popular things to do in Shiga Prefecture

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Hikone Castle
Hikone
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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Kurokabe Square
Nagahama
3.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
Otsu
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
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Biwako Valley
Otsu
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Shiga Prefecture

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Hachiman-bori
Omihachiman
4.1
Duration: 1 hour
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Ishiyamadera Temple
Otsu
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Shirahige Shrine
Takashima
4.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Azuchi Castle Ruins
Omihachiman
3.8
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Shiga Prefecture

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Miho Museum
Koka
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Nagahama Castle Historical Museum
Nagahama
3.1
Duration: 1 hour
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Hikone Castle Museum
Hikone
4.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Sagawa Art Museum
Moriyama
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Shiga Prefecture

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Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo
Ryuo-cho
3.5
Duration: 1 hour
La Corina Omihachiman
Omihachiman
3.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Itoju Honten
Hikone
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Michi-no-Eki Makino Osaka Toge
Takashima
4.4
Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Shiga Prefecture

Saimyo-ji Temple
Kora-cho
4.9
Duration: 1 hour
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Kongorin-ji Temple
Aisho-cho
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Gokashokondo Street
Higashiomi
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Doganji Kannondo
Nagahama
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

Parks in Shiga Prefecture

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Ho Park
Nagahama
3.3
Duration: 1 hour
Makino Highland
Takashima
4.1
Duration: 1 hour
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Takashima City Makino Agricultural Park Makino Pic-Land
Takashima
3.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park
Otsu
3.9
Duration: 1 hour
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