Sports & Fitness Omimaiko Beach at Lake Biwa Alexandra Dorovici Are you looking for a way to take advantage of the warm weather of Kansai? Try Omimaiko beach on lake Biwa, a clear-water peac..
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.
14 Outdoors Takashima in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Exploring Takashima, a country town in Shiga Prefecture with a Gulliver statue
Activities Hachimanbori Canal Boat Cruise Avery Choi Omihachiman is a great off-the-beaten-path spot. Here you can enjoy the exotic scenery of nature through Hachimanbori canal boat..
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..
Activities Biwako Valley Amanda Ho Standing at 1100 meters, Biwako Valley boasts a host of fun-filled activities regardless of season.
Activities Nagahama Castle Amanda Ho Initially built using stone walls in 1575 by feudal lord Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Nagahama Castle was destroyed in 1615. Now designated..