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

See a Shrine Visited by Fans From Around the World

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Craft Shigaraki Pottery and Explore The Way of the Ninja

1-Day Trip
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Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa

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Experience World Class Art and Master Shigaraki Pottery

1-Day Trip
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Experience History, Nature, and Shopping in Kusatsu

1-Day Trip
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#History & Culture / #Shopping

Travel Stories in Southern Shiga

MORIYAMA – CIDADE DOS CAFÉS (1)

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Cycling trip in Shiga, Japan

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10. Adzuki filled Asamiya and Matcha Tea Mochi / Yamamotoen

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Trip by Ohmi railway

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2 open air activities of Shiga / Lake Biwa

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Shiga Adventure Tourism

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Tours & Activities in Southern Shiga

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.

Tour & Activities
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Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops / #Factory Tours / #Shigaraki-yaki

日本黑鲈垂钓服务

我们的钓鱼向导服务,将成为您日本之旅中最放松、最愉快的时光。

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Lakes & Rivers
#Fishing / #Lake Biwa

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.

Tour & Activities
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Culture Workshops
#Ninja Experiences

Katsube Fire Festival

The Fire Festival, with a history of nearly 800 years, is a dramatic winter ritual held in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
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Shrines & Temples
#Events / #Festivals

Forest Adventure Ritto

Forest Adventure is an outdoor activity park with locations in forests across Japan.

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Outdoor Activities

Sotoen

The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.

Tour & Activities
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Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops / #Shigaraki-yaki

Where to Stay in Southern Shiga

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.

Tour & Activities Stay Food & Drink
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Culture Workshops
#Sustainable

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.

Stay Tour & Activities
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Resort Hotels
#Biwaichi Cycling Spot / #Car Parking

Shiono Onsen

Shiono Onsen, founded in 1898, is a restaurant and hotel with a hot spring.

Onsen Stay
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Ryokan
#Car Parking

Ogawara Onsen Kamoshika Villa

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

Onsen Stay
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Ryokan
#Car Parking

Hotel Lake Villa

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

Stay
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Resort Hotels
#Car Parking

Biwako no Senmatsu

Offers a replete selection of gifts from Shiga, including not only popular regional products but also snacks, confections and sake that you can only buy from this location!

Stay Food & Drink Shopping
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Ryokan
#Car Parking

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