Experience Shiga in Spring
Overview of Spring in Shiga
Shiga Prefecture is home to many places where brilliant cherry blossoms bloom in the springtime.
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the cherry blossoms on a Lake Biwa cruise or a traditional boat ride through the canals to really enjoy spring in Shiga.
Spring Tours & Activities
Sotoen
The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.
Shiga MK Co., Ltd.
We wish to provide not only a means of transport, but also hospitality, smiles, and reassurance.
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。
Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”
This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.
Okuhiei Driveway
Okuhiei Driveway is a drive course 11.
Setagawa River & Lake Biwa River Cruises
Such scenes as the “Evening Glow at Seta” and the “Autumn Moon at Ishiyama” have been immortalized by the famous ukiyo-e painter Hiroshige Utagawa of the late Edo period (1603 – 1868) in his Eight Views of Omi.
Nature & Parks in Spring
Trail Adventure Ritto
Trail Adventure is a mountain bike activity facility that has something for everyone, from children to adults, beginners to experts alike.
Roadside Station Higashi Omi City Aito Marguerite Station
Aito Marguerite Station, always bustling with visitors, functions as a rest spot for travelers on the road and a base for imparting information about the local region.
Chikubushima (Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine)
The main shrine at Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine is a National Treasure, decorated inside with elegant and gorgeous décor representative of the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573 – 1603).
Maiamihama Auto Campground
A oasis in the urban sprawl, located just 1 hour from Kyoto and 2-3 hours from Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya.
Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park
Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park is the name given to the park region that runs from Hamaotsu to Omi Ohashi.
Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm
One of the longest-standing trout cultivation farms in Japan, established in 1878.
History & Culture in Spring
Chikubushima (Hogonji Temple)
This small island, with a circumference of just 2km, is located in the offing of Lake Biwa, approximately 6km from shore.
Osasahara-jinja Shrine
The main shrine is a national treasure, and was constructed in the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573).
Hyozu-taisha Shrine and the Yatsugasaki Ritual
There is a legend that the deity worshipped at this shrine reached its current location by crossing Lake Biwa.
OMIHACHIMAN SAGICHO Festival Experience Tour
One of the most famous SAMURAI lord NOBUNAGA ODA.
Jorakuji Temple
Jorakuji Temple is one the three mountains of Konan that are famous for their leaves in fall.
Kyorinbo Temple
Said to have been created by Prince Shotoku in the year 605, “Kyorinbo Temple” got its name from being a place of teaching (“kyo”) surrounded by forest (“rin”).
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