Experience Shiga in Winter
Overview of Winter in Shiga
Shiga in winter offers many places where serene, snow-dusted scenery can be enjoyed.
Experience the beauty of winter in Shiga by hitting the slopes for winter sports or strolling along the lakeside, and savoring delicious seasonal flavors.
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English Garden Rosa & Berry Tawada
An English garden located in Maibara.
Makino Pic-land
An agricultural park where you can enjoy picking seasonal fruit.
Strawberry Factory
Strawberry Factory, located in Kusatsu, Shiga, offers not only strawberry picking but also a café and fields for rent.
Karahashi-yaki Pottery
A potter creating pieces in “Lake Biwa Blue,” representing the blue of the lake, and Otsu pottery that is intended to fuel the dreams of all who see it.
Shizugatake (Shizugatake-jo Castle Ruins)
Shizugatake has views over Okubiwako and Chikubushima to the north and south, Mt.
Roadside Station Kohoku Mizudori Station
Kohoku Mizudori Station is located inside a water bird park that is visited by a variety of wild birds throughout the year.
Biwako Otsukan
The Biwako Otsukan was built in 1934 as the first international tourism hotel in the prefecture, with the intention of bringing in more tourists from overseas.
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.
Tarobogu Shrine (Aga-jinja Shrine)
Tarobogu Shrine is located about halfway up the 350m high Mt.
Yamada Farm
A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.
Celestial Maidens’ Willow
It is said that once, long ago, many celestial maidens descended from the heavens in the form of swans and played in the water on the southern bank of Lake Yogo.
Kamo-jinja Shrine (Famous Water Isame no Shimizu)
Kamo-jinja Shrine is also known for its famous water called “Isame no Shimizu.
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).
Daitsuji Temple Omotesando
Daitsuji Temple Omotesando developed as the temple town for Daitsuji Temple.
Yomeien Garden
Yomeien Garden is a Chinese style garden that was created in partnership with Yuyao City in Zhejiang province, China.
Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga
Biwako Hall features a large hall with a four-sided stage, one of the few in Japan, realizing varied performances and frequent stage changes.
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