
Otsu Matsuri takes place in early October and features thirteen ornate floats with ingenious mechanical puppets.
La Collina means hill in Italian, giving a clue to the architect’s intentions, with its hill like roof covered by a lush lawn ..
The Oku Biwako region is one of Japan's largest freshwater lakes. Visitors can experience the region's customs firsthand..
Men-ya Lennon has excellent ramen just a few minutes walk from JR Otsu Station.
Miho Museum in the hills of Shiga Prefecture is a beautiful building, but it totally upstages the art exhibited there.
Sakura Season at Hokoen Park and Nagahama Castle is a delight, with around 600 Somei Yoshino cherry trees dotting the grounds. Admission..
During early April each year, approximately 800 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in the Kaizu Osaki area for around 4 kilometers. This..
Genkyuen Garden at Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture is recognized as a national scenic spot. The garden and palace buildings date..