Guide to Western Shiga

This area includes Otsu and Takashima, where the convenience of city life meets the beauty of nature.

Overview of Western Shiga

Western Shiga is home to Otsu and Takashima, where urban convenience meets the beauty of nature. Nestled between Lake Biwa and the mountains, visitors can enjoy peaceful travels here.

Otsu is just 9 minutes from Kyoto and offers the perfect combination of city convenience and lakeside relaxation.

Takashima, located about an hour away via the scenic Kosei Line, is surrounded by tranquil natural landscapes.

Take lakeside walks, visit historic temples and shrines, and enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons.

Trip Ideas in Western Shiga

Mount Hiei Peak to Sakamoto Valley Historic Day Trip

1-Day Trip
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#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks

Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa

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#Nature & Parks / #Shopping

Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car

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#History & Culture / #Tour & Activities

Ancient Trails and Modern Cruises through Scenic Otsu

1-Day Trip
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#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks

日本文化體驗

1-Day Trip
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#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks

Memorable Photo Spots Course

1-Day Trip
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#History & Culture / #Nature & Parks

Travel Stories in Western Shiga

Tour do Otsu-e

Travel Tips
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#History & Culture

水鄉澤國~滋賀/遠離城市的喧囂,來一場恬靜的旅行

Travel Diaries
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#Tour & Activities / #Food & Drink

3. Cheese Funazushi / Kunsaido

Travel Tips
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#Food & Drink / #Shopping

介绍最新的Glamping旅行方式

Travel Tips
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#Nature & Parks / #Stay

Mochi, thé et tradition en pleine nature

Travel Diaries
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#History & Culture / #Tour & Activities / #Food & Drink

Cycling trip in Shiga, Japan

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Tours & Activities in Western Shiga

Otomegaike Pond

The vicinity of Otomegaike was known as the “Katori no Umi” during the seventh century Manyo period, and formed an inlet into Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountains.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
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Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Fishing

Makino Highland

Makino Highland offers a wide range of activities to enjoy, including camping, snow activities & skiing, ground golf, hot springs and restaurants.

Tour & Activities
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Outdoor Activities
#Golf

Biwaichi Bikes

A rental bicycle shop located right beside Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

Tour & Activities
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Sports
#Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

琵琶湖 C2C 跨湖骑行

为了能够跨越语言障碍,为希望能在世界最知名湖泊之一的琵琶湖上体验垂钓黑鲈的各位外国游客提供导游服务,Biwa Lake C2C由此诞生。这是目前琵琶湖唯一公认的外宾垂钓导游服务。我们的目标是,要为从新手到资深垂钓者等所有顾客提供友好热情的服务,培育一个垂钓爱好者社群。我们始终致力于让顾客体验琵琶湖优美富饶的大自然和独特环境,帮助他们打造美好的回忆。

Tour & Activities
Western SHIGA
Outdoor Activities
#Fishing

山王祭

湖国三大祭之一的“山王祭”,是日本全国3,800多个“山王神”的总本宫“日吉大社”的例行祭典活动。现已被指定为大津市无形民俗文化遗产。本活动从3月1日起历时1个半月,其中4月12日至14日的3天为主要祭典活动。

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Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #Events / #Festivals

Biwako Valley

A ski slope that also lets you look out over Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, from a mountain peak at 1,174m.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
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Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Skiing / #Hiking / #Camping / #Instagramable / #Sustainable

Where to Stay in Western Shiga

Taka.Sta

A lodging facility located amid the abundant nature of Takashima City, Shiga.

Tour & Activities Stay
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Sports
#Water Activities / #Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Sustainable

Hotel Blue Lake Ohtsu

A hotel located only 1 minute on foot from Hamaotsu Station, which is itself convenient for access from Kyoto and Osaka.

Stay
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Business Hotels
#Car Parking / #9 Minutes From Kyoto

Auberge Meson

The forest hideaway of Auberge only accepts five bookings per day, and affords you a luxurious moment of relaxation during which you simply have to do nothing at all.

Stay
Western SHIGA
Resort Hotels
#Ryori Ryokan / #Car Parking

Dantokan Kikunoya

Dantokan Kikunoya features a warm atmosphere, like coming home, and is also the only hotel in the Ogoto Onsen region that has rooms which allow pets to stay alongside their owners.

Onsen Stay
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Ryokan
#Car Parking

Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi

Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, allowing the daily changing beauty of the great lake to be fully enjoyed and appreciated.

Onsen Stay
Western SHIGA
Ryokan
#Car Parking

Nango Onsen Futaba

A hotel boasting wonderful views of the pure flow of the Setagawa River and truly delicious fresh-fish dishes.

Onsen Stay
Western SHIGA
Ryokan
#Car Parking

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Other Areas

Northern Shiga

Nagahama, Maibara

Eastern Shiga

Hikone, Higashi-omi, Omihachiman, Hino, Ryuoh, Aisho, Toyosato, Koura, Taga

Southern Shiga

Kusatsu, Koka, Konan, Moriyama, Ritto, Yasu
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