12 Culture Shirahige Shrine Cathy Cawood The "floating" tori at Shirahige Shrine is smaller than the tori at Miyajima, but forms a beautiful scene against the backdrop of..
Transportation Lake Biwa with the Michigan Cruiser Ann Yamagishi Lake Biwa is considered to be Japan's largest freshwater lake. This lake gathers admiration not just from the local community..
Beauty & Spa Three Days in Kyoto & Shiga (day 1) Joe Peters This article describes day one of three spent in Kyoto and includes some sites and lodging information, such as the Biwako Hanakaido..
Culture Hikone Castle Bryan Baier One of the 12 remaining pre Edo-era castles in Japan just outside of Kyoto
Activities Minakuchi Seiyu Mall Playland Bonson Lam Fun for kids of all ages in this all weather play center in this suburban mall between Nagoya and Kyoto. They have ride on trains..
Food Men-ya Lennon Barry Louie Men-ya Lennon has excellent ramen just a few minutes walk from JR Otsu Station.
13 Pagoda and Main Hall at Kongorinji Cathy Cawood One of three Kotosanzan temples in Shiga Prefecture famous for wonderful color in autumn, Kongorinji's main hall and pagoda..