Guide to Western Shiga
Overview of Western Shiga
Western Shiga is home to Otsu and Takashima, where urban convenience meets the beauty of nature. Nestled between Lake Biwa and the mountains, visitors can enjoy peaceful travels here.
Otsu is just 9 minutes from Kyoto and offers the perfect combination of city convenience and lakeside relaxation.
Takashima, located about an hour away via the scenic Kosei Line, is surrounded by tranquil natural landscapes.
Take lakeside walks, visit historic temples and shrines, and enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons.
Trip Ideas in Western Shiga
Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Enjoy Shopping with Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Um passeio por fotos: Curtindo comida boa e fogos de artifício em Otsu, no “Biwako Dai Hanabi Taikai”
Tout ce que vous avez besoin de savoir sur la randonnée au mont Hiei (Hieizan)
Your Complete Guide to Finding Your Ideal Stay Near Lake Biwa
Rokasensuiso – inside the urban jungle in Otsu city
En route vers la Tokaido! Partie 1 : Otsu
琵琶湖一周骑行
这是毗邻日本最大湖泊“琵琶湖”的出租自行车店。店内准备了由专业机械师装配的公路自行车、越野自行车、电动自行车、儿童自行车等150多辆自行车。
Makino Pic-land
An agricultural park where you can enjoy picking seasonal fruit.
Shirahamaso
Allows groups to experience a variety of activities, including making things and outdoor experiences such as water sports on Lake Biwa.
Otsu Festival
The Otsu Festival has been held since the start of the Edo period (1603 – 1868), and is a designated Intangible Folk Culture Property of the prefecture.
Omi Jingu Shrine
Omi Jingu Shrine is a registered Cultural Property, and a representative example of the Showa period (1926 – 1989) shrine construction known as Omi construction or Showa construction.
BSC Watersports Center
The BSC Watersports Centre is located on the green and verdant Horaihama on the west side of the lake.
Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi
Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, allowing the daily changing beauty of the great lake to be fully enjoyed and appreciated.
Hotel Blue Lake Ohtsu
A hotel located only 1 minute on foot from Hamaotsu Station, which is itself convenient for access from Kyoto and Osaka.
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu
The perfect hotel for those looking for clean, reassuring, low cost surroundings.
Racine home HARIE
Racine Home HARIE provides travelers with our hotel, restaurant, Mayko Shop and also the one day hot spring facility.
Shirahamaso
Allows groups to experience a variety of activities, including making things and outdoor experiences such as water sports on Lake Biwa.
Taka.Sta
A lodging facility located amid the abundant nature of Takashima City, Shiga.
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