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

Visit the Azuchi Castle Ruins and Historic Hachiman Canal

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See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love

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Cycle Through Time Along Historical Roads & Canals

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The Mystery of the Vanished Castle… and Shopping!

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Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu

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Enjoy Shopping and Gourmet Delights

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Travel Stories in Eastern Shiga

Your Complete Guide to Finding Your Ideal Stay Near Lake Biwa

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The Ultimate Guide to the Biwaichi Cycling Route in Shiga, Japan

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Your Complete Travel Guide to Lake Biwa, Japan’s Largest Lake

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Viagem para a ilha de Takeshima

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Hyakusaiji & Fuji Honke

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Omihachiman&Biwako Biennale 2018

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Tours & Activities in Eastern Shiga

Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences

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Ichishirogama

Ichishirogama displays and retails koto-yaki pieces, slightly blue ceramics decorated with delicate images, as well as offering a pottery classroom.

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Cobbled Lanes

The “Ishitatami no Komichi” (Cobbled Lanes) is a commercial area that offers everything from shopping through to dining, preserving the historical scenery of Hachiman waterways while letting you experience what it must have been like to walk those streets in olden times.

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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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Fujii Honke

Founded in 1831, Fujii Honke uses water from the Echigawa River and locally produced rice to brew their sake.

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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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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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Yokaichi Royal Hotel

This Higashiomi hotel aims to provide a relaxed, at-home atmosphere along with a warm and complete welcome and close attention to detail, bringing a smile to the face of every guest who stays here.

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Kyukamura Omi-Hachiman

Kyukamura is located amid the rich natural environment of the Biwako Quasi-National Park, and features beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring and popular lake swimming and camping spots in the summer.

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Hotel New Omi

Just one minute on foot from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, this hotel is conveniently located for both business and sightseeing.

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Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences

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

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Hitomi Sanso

An old house that has accepted just one booking per day since 1979.

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Other Areas

Western Shiga

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Northern Shiga

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Southern Shiga

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