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
What to do and see in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Takano Strawberry Farm, Miho Museum, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Samegaijyuku, Keisoku-ji Temple, Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa, Nagahama Railway Square, Hachiman-bori, Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo.
Restaurants in Shiga Prefecture
1. Takano Strawberry Farm
2. 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!!
3. 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
4. Samegaijyuku
5. Keisoku-ji Temple
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Nagahama Railway Square
9. 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.
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.
