Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shiga Prefecture March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Shiga Prefecture ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shiga Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Shiga Prefecture travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Shiga-Prefecture.dx6050644) ![Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/d7f3b590-1c18-4d2d-b8c0-470e4bd16f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/d7f3b590-1c18-4d2d-b8c0-470e4bd16f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ishiyamadera Temple which includes a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/152eea0b-3a1e-44ea-8f4b-84c29845934a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyu Chikurinin Garden which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771939/b0bb729a-8a46-41d6-a870-9822dfc5c53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mii-dera featuring railway items, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772153/60814cbd-6b4a-4b7a-aca0-2680c293160c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Biwako-Valley-Ski-Resort-Otsu.d553248621532772473.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975257865/2e8e639e-65f1-4eec-ac27-8a62823ed9f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biwako Valley Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Biwako-Valley-Otsu.d553248635975257865.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_AA012778](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102552/17651fbb-1f60-4abe-a5cc-ea01a56210c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hikone Castle Find out about the history of Hikone when you spend time at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Hikone-Castle-Hikone.d6102552.Vacation-Attraction) ![Enryakuji Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501444/b478ce38-ec88-431f-abde-8f5312539830.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Enryakuji Temple After visiting Enryakuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Enryakuji-Temple-Otsu.d501444.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Biwa Canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635023365943/78475526-0732-4268-99f4-cb40ac679416.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Biwa Canal Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Biwa-Canal-Otsu.d553248635023365943.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shirahige shrine,takashima city,shiga,japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532738190/4f4f5fad-65fe-4a01-8cfb-8435e1d416cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shirahige Shrine After visiting Shirahige Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Takashima. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Shirahige-Shrine-Takashima.d553248621532738190.Vacation-Attraction) ![アウトレットパーク幕張](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772176/91944f9a-00a3-472d-8fee-bbbdaf731f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mitsui Outlet Park You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mitsui Outlet Park during your trip to Ryuo. [](https://expedia.ca/Mitsui-Outlet-Park-Ryuo.d553248635998062005.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ishiyamadera Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/ccdcf0ae-6126-4f41-bdd3-36faaf2f321f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ishiyamadera Temple After visiting Ishiyamadera Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otsu. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ishiyamadera-Temple-Otsu.d553248621532771846.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ogoto Onsen You can take time to visit Ogoto Onsen during your travels to Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ogoto-Onsen-Otsu.d553248635810425102.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Shiga Prefecture ![Beautiful Panorama landscape southern west side of lake Biwa (Biwako) and cityscape of Otsu-shi from a mountain top of Hieizan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007788/434c692b-561c-432f-9a56-c4d43ec05d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ogoto If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Otsu-Ogoto.dx553248635976007788) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamikusatsu While Minamikusatsu isn't home to many top sights, Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Yabasekihan Island Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Kusatsu-Minamikusatsu.dx553248635976007339) ![大津](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975865609/c414389a-22b4-4c52-856b-98381eaab69d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimo-sakamoto While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Otsu-Shimo-Sakamoto.dx553248635975865609) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Katata While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Otsu-Katata.dx553248635976008206) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Shiga Prefecture ![Heian Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501447/a9555915-96a3-4028-acad-596cb324e288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kyoto ![Temple @ uji. Uji is known as Green Tea City. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179222/0972cec7-6660-4e6b-8ac3-a2c8da067744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Uji ![Meoto Iwa Rocks and blue sea in Ise, Mie, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602819/be2c382e-2aa3-4e05-a7b0-3e7973014245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suzuka ![大垣城 天守閣](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058804/8ed178b2-00ab-4bfc-bc96-6e9d510fd904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ogaki ![A driftwood on the beach of Biwako lake at snowy morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129181/e4f07b8f-332d-4fc7-9eba-8a0e7acf00c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hikone ![Sunshine Park, Sharp Ao Fundo, Kameyama, Mie, 亀山サンシャインパーク 亀山市 三重県](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138792/584c5236-991a-43eb-8e3a-86b99c5b061b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [carloshonda](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4588602?with_photo_id=90508837) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Kameyama ![Japanese Ninja concept.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152286/4cca4f57-7c6c-4b53-8d99-4a7e349fb3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iga ![Eigenji in Autumn, Aerial 360 VR Panoramic VIew JAPAN](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160581/94e19dd2-6b56-4420-93e4-b0d782104ba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Higashiomi ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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