Guide to Southern Shiga

This area, which includes Kusatsu, Koka, and Shigaraki, is a region renowned for its deep historical heritage and living traditional crafts.

Overview of Southern Shiga

Southern Shiga is home to Kusatsu, Koka, and Shigaraki, a region where history and traditional crafts thrive.

Kusatsu retains the charm of a historic post town on the old Tokaido Road, offering a glimpse into the travel culture of centuries past.

Koka is known for its ninja history and has a unique charm, where historic sites and nature come together in harmony.

Shigaraki is one of Japan’s most famous pottery towns. Visitors can tour active kilns, browse workshops, and stroll through charming streets to experience the local craftsmanship firsthand.

Trip Ideas in Southern Shiga

Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga

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See a Shrine Visited by Fans From Around the World

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Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa

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Experience History, Nature, and Shopping in Kusatsu

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Experience World Class Art and Master Shigaraki Pottery

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Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu

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Travel Stories in Southern Shiga

MORIYAMA – CIDADE DOS CAFÉS (1)

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2 open air activities of Shiga / Lake Biwa

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A Mindful Fragrance Journey at a Quiet Temple

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The road to becoming a real Koka ninja!~Ninja Training~

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8. Junmai Daiginjo Fujikura “Dokan” / Ohta Shuzo Brewery

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Shigaraki – Expérience de poterie

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Tours & Activities in Southern Shiga

Oogoya Co., Ltd

A great place to enjoy some shopping, with tableware, vases, sundry items, glass goods and gardening products all on offers, centered around the historical Shigaraki-yaki ceramics of Japan.

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Strawberry & Blueberry Farm Felice

If you’re looking to pick some strawberries in Shiga, you need to head to Felice in Yasu City! Winter is actually the best time to pick them, as they are at their sweetest.

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Shigaraki Touen Tanuki Village

Here you can take photos with the giant Shigaraki tanuki, dine at our restaurant, make pottery, enjoy confectionery, purchase Shigaraki-yaki pottery, and observe a climbing kiln.

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胜部火祭

拥有近 800 年历史 的火祭,是每年冬季在日本滋贺县守山市举行的一项极具震撼力的传统祭典。

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Koka Ninja Village

In the wide grounds of this village in Koka, origin of the ninja, you can find a museum dedicated to ninja techniques, a house full of ninja traps and secret panels, “water spider” water crossing devices and a shuriken throwing star dojo.

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Yamada Farm

A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.

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Where to Stay in Southern Shiga

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.

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Village of Fire Shigaraki Hotel Ogawatei

The interior of the Ogawatei hotel is home to a number of Shigaraki-yaki ceramics; sit quietly and you can almost hear the hot breath of the earth that helped to fire them.

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Koka City Rural Life Experiences

Koka City offers a “Rural Life Experiences in the Ninja’s Hometown, Koka”(home stay program), to experience real rural life for junior and senior high school excursions.

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Ogawara Onsen Kamoshika Villa

Ogawara Onsen hot springs are still relatively new, only having started in 1995.

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Yumesakikan

Rent an entire house in our expansive 1300 square meter facilities, allowing you to enjoy your stay in a completely private space.

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Hotel Lake Villa

A hotel that welcomes you with the gentle splashing of illusory waters, and features ubiquitous open and liberating spaces.

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