Guide to Eastern Shiga

This area, which includes Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, is a region defined by its magnificent castles and deeply rooted traditional culture.

Overview of Eastern Shiga

Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.

Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.

Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.

Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.

Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga

Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure

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Explore Omi Merchant Houses and Tarobogu Shrine

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Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage

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Historic Hikone Castle Walk and Yumekyobashi Shopping

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Enjoy Shopping and Gourmet Delights

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The Mystery of the Vanished Castle… and Shopping!

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Travel Stories in Eastern Shiga

Tobidashi Boy – Making Japanese Roads Safer for Children

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Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 1

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Hyakusaiji& Fuji Honke part3

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Viagem para a ilha de Takeshima

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Сига, Япония

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Hachimanbori Matsuri(Festival) part.2

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Tours & Activities in Eastern Shiga

POWERZONE Riverbase Shiga

How about taking to the river in Higashiomi City, Shiga, for fun and adventure for people of all ages? The natural adventure sports on offer have such exciting names as “canyon swimming” and “shower climbing.

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Japan Location Photo

Japan Location Photo offers a wedding photography service in stunning Hikone locations representative of the beauty of Japan, including the National Treasure that is Hikone-jo Castle and the majestic Lake Biwa.

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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.

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Hachimanyama Ropeway

This ropeway takes around four minutes to transport you from the base of the mountain to the top, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama that includes Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko and the old town below, all wreathed in the glory of the current season.

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Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park

Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Culture Park covers approximately 416 hectares and is divided into three zones; the culture zone, outdoor activities zone, and sports zone.

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Roadside Station Kagaminosato

Holds a variety of events depending on the season, allowing an exciting slice of Japanese culture to be experienced.

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Where to Stay in Eastern Shiga

Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman

This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.

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Ryotei Ryokan Yasui

A long standing dining hotel with history going back to 1869.

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Machiya Inn

Omihachiman is a quiet place of history and tradition, located in the lake-land of Shiga.

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Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences

Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.

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Hotel Sunroute Hikone

A hotel located just one minute on foot from Hikone Station, making it extremely conveniently located for visiting such National Treasures as the Hikone-jo Castle or Taga Taisha Shrine.

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Guesthouse Mio

Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.

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Other Areas

Western Shiga

Otsu, Takashima

Northern Shiga

Nagahama, Maibara

Southern Shiga

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