Top Things to do in Shiga Prefecture
Top Hotels in Shiga Prefecture
- 1. Biwako Hotel
- 2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
- 3. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel
- 4. Reiah Hotel Ohtsu Ishiyama
- 5. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
- 6. Hotel Route Inn Higashiohmi Yokaichi Ekimae
- 7. Yokaichi Royal Hotel
- 8. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako
- 9. Comfort Hotel Hikone
- 10. Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki
Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Miho Museum, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Ishiyamadera Temple, Doganji Kannondo, Samegaijyuku, Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple), Keisoku-ji Temple, Yanmar Museum, Genkyuen, Lake Biwa Museum.
Restaurants in Shiga Prefecture
1. Miho Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By foodiekatkat - Hong Kong, China
Opened in 1997 amid the abundant natural beauty of the mountains of Shigaraki, Shiga prefecture. The museum was designed by architect I.M. Pei, who is renowned for works such as the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Is a truly amazing museum especially their collection, I do really like standing Buddha!!
2. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By audreevisits - Canada, null
This is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism. The Enryaku hotel was, traditional Japanese style, very clean and comfortable- staff was very pleasant and helpful. The food breakfast and dinner was included and extraordinary! Beautiful views of the lake and distant mountains, some days we could see My Fuji in the distance. The Japanese baths were clean and hot. 7am we walked to the main temple to participate in the morning ceremonies. We hiked the mountain and visited the ancient temples, some original and hundreds of years old- learning the story of Zen Buddhism and how it came to be on this sacred mountain.Lots of local pilgrims making offerings and praying- so peaceful
3. Ishiyamadera Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Ishiyamadera is a temple of the Buddhist sect Shingon, sitting on the bank of Seta River in the south end of Otsu city. It is one of the renowned temples of Kannon, the deity of compassion, in Japan. The Reverend Rouben founded this Temple in 747 CE to fulfill the pious wish of Emperor Shomu. In the Heian period this Temple was a famous place for the Kannon devotees. The Imperial as well as noble family members often visited this temple to worship Kannon, and it is popularly known as the ‘Ishiyama-moude’, pilgrimage to the Ishiyamadera Temple. Legend says that the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu confined herself at this temple for seven days, and observing the full moon of August 15, 1004 CE, she conceived the concept of writing the Tale of Genji.
Reviewed By Global_Traveller_Pat - Hong Kong, China
This place is more like a garden with lots of beautiful flowers than a temple. The environment is quiet and peaceful, not like other parks with too many tourists from other places. Be prepared to walk a bit uphill and downhill as the garden and the temple are built along the slopes. High recommended for a visit in spring time with the cherry blossoms and other flowers blooming.
4. Doganji Kannondo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By PeterTokyoPeter
I believe this Eleven Face Kannon is the most beautiful in Japan and there is no place like here to see Kannon with very close distance. Unfortunately taking photo is prohibited, but I think everyone will feel the calm and happiness from this Kannon.
5. Samegaijyuku
6. Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By gibot143
+ no crowds + rich history + they have peacocks + great views of lake biwa and otsu city + loved the grand canal on the way to this temple
7. Keisoku-ji Temple
8. Yanmar Museum
9. Genkyuen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Global715255 - Tokyo, Japan
Lovely garden worth visiting. With less crowds than Hikone Castle, I could relax a lot viewing the beautiful garden. You can enjoy Matcha with a sweet named Umoregi. The lady who served told me the best spot to enjoy the view from the engawa terrace. It was amazing.
