Festivals Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2026 Early Apr Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the ..
Culture Miho Museum Nestled in the dense, green hills of Shigaraki about an hour’s drive from Kyoto is one of Japan’s least-known architectural gems. In the 1970’s,..
Culture Enryaku-ji Temple Enryaku-ji Temple, located on Mount Hiei in Otsu, overlooks all of Kyoto from its serene mountaintop. The temple was founded in 788 in the early Heian..
Culture A Luxurious Shiga Escape With Superb Views and Cult... Joanna Ligon If you’re planning a getaway with a touch of luxury, Shiga Prefecture is a great place to start. The region is an easy place t..
Culture Biwako Biennale 2026 Late Sep - Mid Nov This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAKO..
Museums Hikone Castle Bryan Baier One of the 12 remaining pre Edo-era castles in Japan just outside of Kyoto
Culture Kongorin-ji Temple Kongorin-ji Temple is a peaceful place to relax, off the beaten path. If you want to venture outside the popular tourist spots of Kyoto and get away from..
12 Traditional Pottery Kilns at Shigaraki Cathy Cawood See climbing kilns at Shigaraki, a town that has produced pottery for thousands of years, and is one of the 'Six Old Kilns of..