10 TOP Things to Do in Shiga Prefecture April 2026

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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

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Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

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Kyoto's Coast: Amanohashidate & Ine Boat Houses 1-Day Tour

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Kyoto: Meet-and-Greet, Maiko Show and Experience

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What to do in Shiga Prefecture

Discover the most popular places to visit in Shiga Prefecture

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.

View of lake Biwa from the top of Mount Uchimi in Otsu city, Shiga prefecture, Japan

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 culturally rich area.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Mitsui Outlet Park

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mitsui Outlet Park during your trip to Ryuo.

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.

Lake Biwa Canal

Lake Biwa Canal is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Miho Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Miho Museum during your trip to Koka. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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.

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.

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

Ogoto

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Minamikusatsu

While Minamikusatsu isn't home to many top sights, Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Kusatsujuku Honjin are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shimo-sakamoto

While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

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