Guide to Southern Shiga
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
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
Craft Shigaraki Pottery and Explore The Way of the Ninja
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Experience History, Nature, and Shopping in Kusatsu
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Nakasendo Walking in Shiga prefecture (Kusatsu Post Town)
En route vers la Tokaido! Partie 2 : Kusatsu
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 2
Lake Biwa Museum & Kusatsu Headquarters
8. Junmai Daiginjo Fujikura “Dokan” / Ohta Shuzo Brewery
Oogoya Co., Ltd
A great place to enjoy some shopping, with tableware, vases, sundry items, glass goods and gardening products all on offers, centered around the historical Shigaraki-yaki ceramics of Japan.
Strawberry Factory
Strawberry Factory, located in Kusatsu, Shiga, offers not only strawberry picking but also a café and fields for rent.
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.
Sotoen
The Sotoen climbing kiln, making Shigaraki-yaki ceramics, is one of the largest in Japan, and continues to run at maximum output.
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.
Yumesakikan
Rent an entire house in our expansive 1300 square meter facilities, allowing you to enjoy your stay in a completely private space.
Kusatsu Estopia Hotel
A hotel with an extremely appealing location, only 3 minutes walk from JR Kusatsu Station, which itself is just 20 minutes from JR from Kyoto Station.
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Lake Biwa
The JR Kusatsu Station is located approximately 20 minutes from Kyoto Station on the JR Biwako Line, and this hotel is located immediately outside the station’s west exit, making it perfectly suited for business or pleasure.
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.
Shiono Onsen
Shiono Onsen, founded in 1898, is a restaurant and hotel with a hot spring.
Hotel Lake Villa
A hotel that welcomes you with the gentle splashing of illusory waters, and features ubiquitous open and liberating spaces.
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