Experience Shiga in Spring

Enjoy the most beautiful spring in Shiga, Japan and at Lake Biwa.

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

Nihonmatsu Campground

A camp and swimming beach with incredibly beautiful and clean water, even for the Lake Biwa region.

Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Sports
#Camping

信乐陶艺园狸村

和信乐大狸合影、享受美食、体验陶艺、品尝甜点

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

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
Southern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Sustainable

Okubiwako Campground

Okubiwako Campground allows you to enjoy bass and other fishing, rental boats, bug catching and bathing in the lake.

Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Sports
#Camping / #Fishing

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
Western SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Skiing / #Hiking / #Camping / #Instagramable / #Sustainable

Mizuguki-yaki Togei no Sato

Experience making Mizuguki-yaki, at any time and open to all.

Tour & Activities Food & Drink Shopping
Eastern SHIGA
Culture Workshops
#Pottery Workshops

Nature & Parks in Spring

Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

As spring blooms once again it is joined by the 1,200 cherry trees in the vicinity of Hikone Castle, marking the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle and its grounds.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#National Treasure / #Instagramable / #Events / #Festivals

Kohoku Wild-Bird Center / Biwako Waterfowl & Wetland Center

Facilities based in the Kohoku water bird park, the largest habitat for wild birds in the prefecture.

Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Botanical Gardens & Parks
#Instagramable

Mt. Ibukiyama

The tallest mountain in Shiga, Mt.

Nature & Parks Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Places of Spiritual Energy / #Hiking / #Sustainable

Ibukiyama Driveway

A drive course located 2km from the Sekigahara IC on the Meishin Expressway, 17km in length and reaching all the way to Mr.

Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Car Parking

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia) Avenue

Approximately 500 dawn redwoods (Metasequoia) form a beautiful avenue stretching over 2.

Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Mountains & Scenic Trails
#Instagramable

Omizo Waterside Sightseeing

The ruins of Omizo-jo Castle and the old castle town were reorganized by the powerful Wakebe clan, and the old waterworks and water channels that draw water from mountains and wells are still being used by residents today.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Western SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

History & Culture in Spring

Ikeda-cho Western-Style Residential Street

The red brick wall brings out a retro atmosphere along the 100m length of this western-style residential street in Ikeda-cho.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Kamo-jinja Shrine (Famous Water Isame no Shimizu)

Kamo-jinja Shrine is also known for its famous water called “Isame no Shimizu.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Hyakusaiji Temple

Hyakusai-ji is the oldest temple in Omi.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Ojoyasuwake Yashiki

This is the house of the Suwa family, which in early modern times was the the ojoya (“village headman”).

History & Culture
Southern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site

Korean Messengers’ Road

The road once used by the Korean messengers traveling to Edo.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens

Nagahama Hikiyama Festival

The Nagahama Hikiyama Festival is one of the Three Great Float Festivals of Japan, and is a designated Important Intangible Folk Culture Property of Japan.

History & Culture Tour & Activities
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples
#Japan Heritage Site / #Events / #Festivals

Looking for more seasonal experiences?

Wondering what to pack for your trip this spring?

Check Shiga’s year-round weather and climate trends to help you prepare for your trip.

Other Seasons

Summer

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Autumn

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Winter

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