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 Nagahama Castle Amanda Ho Initially built using stone walls in 1575 by feudal lord Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Nagahama Castle was destroyed in 1615. Now designated..
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..
14 Outdoors Takashima in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Exploring Takashima, a country town in Shiga Prefecture with a Gulliver statue
Activities Tour du Lac's Unique Day Tours Christopher Summerville English-Guided Small Group Day Tours in Shiga near Kyoto interacting with locals and experiencing hands-on activities in traditional..
15 Seasonal Kaizu Osaki Cathy Cawood Photos of four kilometers of cherry blossom at Kaizu Osaki on the Northern shore of Lake Biwa.
Activities Cycle Trip from Kyoto to Shigaraki Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto through the countryside of Shiga Prefecture to Shigaraki, the tanuki statue town.
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.