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 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki
Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Miho Museum, Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple), Lake Biwa Museum, Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa, Hachiman-bori, Hiyoshi Taisha, Biwako Valley, Shirahige Shrine, Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo.
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. 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
3. Lake Biwa Museum
4. Hikone Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,089 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
This is one of the castles which still preserve their original form. Hikone Castle is designated as a national treasure, and it is absolutely worth visiting. The inside is however not gorgeous as you think. You can experience here a life of Samurai.
5. Lake Biwa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By niuyunsheng - Singapore, Singapore
See japan through the eyes of the locals. Took the jr train to omi-takashima and walked 30mins through some scenic places to reach the torii gate
6. Hachiman-bori
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By palawanismyhome - Palawan Island, Philippines
We were looking for a smaller place near Kyoto which would be away from the throngs of tourists at the popular sights in Kyoto and decided to take a 30 minute train ride to Omihachiman. At first the area near the station looked modern and uninviting but after talking to the lady at the tourist center by the station we were armed with a map and walked along the main street perpendicular to the station and 30 minutes later we were t the old historical district of Hachiman-bori. This was a Sunday and although there were quite a few Japanese visitors we only saw 2 other westerners. This delightful place had small streets with old wooden Japanese houses on each side, some were cafes, some were souvenir shops and some sold local specialties. We then walked by the canal where visitors could take rides on the small wooden boats. It was a beautiful area with weeping willows by the canal and well worth visiting.
7. Hiyoshi Taisha
8. Biwako Valley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 308 reviews
You can enjoy the terrace of Lake Biwa with a magnificent view overlooking Lake Biwa, Japan's elevation of 1,100 meters, north-south panorama. Attractions such as Skywalker and Zip Line are also available (reservation required). It is famous as the closest ski resort in the Kansai area.
Reviewed By koa182 - London, United Kingdom
For ski or snowboard, Biwako Valley Resort offer everything you need. You can rent almost everything like jacket (in a wide range of colour and size), pants, googles, boots, snowboard, skis, pole, hamlet at the Rental Centre off the carpark. You need to bring your own groves and wooly hat. There is no Rental Centre at the top of the mountain. Make sure you rent everything you need before you take the ropeway to the top. Some of the Japanese staffs at Rental Centre can speak English and they are very helpful.
9. Shirahige Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By 715gayeb - Sydney, Australia
It is an easy flat walk from Omi-Takashima Station to the shrine with lots to see along the way - Omizo Castle ruins, Otomegaike Pond, rice fields and the 48 buddhas. We took lunch and picnicked at the granite picnic table near the buddhas.
10. Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 265 reviews
Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo, one of Kansai's largest outlet malls, offers about 240 stores selling Japanese and international luxury brands. There is direct bus service from Kyoto on weekends and holidays.
