Activities The Must-See Miho Museum Barry Louie The Miho Museum is unforgettable for its I.M. Pei design, rare, ancient pieces, and natural surroundings. A must-see.
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Early - Late Jun Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in early..
Activities Kirin Factory Tour Avery Choi Kirin Brewery Shiga Factory Tour take you on an incredible journey through the making of Japan’s top selling black tea beverag..
14 Outdoors Takashima in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Exploring Takashima, a country town in Shiga Prefecture with a Gulliver statue
15 Seasonal Kaizu Osaki Cathy Cawood Photos of four kilometers of cherry blossom at Kaizu Osaki on the Northern shore of Lake Biwa.
Activities Tea and Tradition at Taneya Cathy Cawood Visit a beautiful traditional Japanese sweet shop in Omihachiman Himure Village that has been selling delicious sweets for over..
9 Outdoors Ho Park Amanda Ho One of the top hundred spots for cherry blossom viewing, Hou Park is a popular park among the local residents.