Spots in Shiga Area

  • Lake Biwa Ohashi Toll Road
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga prefecture Otsu city/Moriyama city
    A toll bridge connecting Imakatata, Otsu City and Imahama-cho, Moriyama City. Opened in 1964, the 1.4-kilometer-long bridge, connecting the east and west shores of Lake Biwa, has come to play a key role in transportation in the prefecture. Lanes for bicycles and walkers were added in 1980.
  • Traditional Crafts Center of Shiga
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    3.0
    20 Reviews
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    Shiga Koka-shi Shigarakicho Nagano 1203

    こちらで 2019年12月21日から NHKの連続テレヒ小説[スカーレット]展が開催されるも 急遽一旦休館となり 2020年7月10日から[テレヒトラマの世界・スカーレットの舞台 甲賀市信楽]と名前を少し変え リニューアル・オープンしています。入館すると 左手に[ショーシ富士川(俳優:西川貴教)]の作品;半分だけ神(添付 写真参照)が迎えてくれます。内部に[かわはら工房]や[穴窯]のセ...

  • Shiga Prefecture Samegai Trout Farm
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    3.5
    15 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Maibarashi Kaminyu 1570
    A trout farm located in Kaminyu, Maibara City. The farm raises over one million fish, including rainbow trout, Biwa trout, and char. The farm has feeding and lure fishing areas for visitors; several restaurants, including a trout cuisine specialty restaurant; shop; and a facility called the Sakana Gakushukan, which boasts a small aquarium; experiment observation room, and training classroom.

    醒ヶ井へ梅花藻見に行く途中に寄りました。入口入るやいなや鱒がたくさん泳いでいました。園内は広く鱒釣りができるようです。川には梅花藻が咲いていて綺麗でした。食事をするお店はなかったです。20分ほど、泳いでる鱒と川に咲いてる梅花藻を見て、養鱒場を後にしました。車で行きましたが、駐車料金と入場料はちょっと高かったなと思います。

  • Eigenji Temple
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Higashioumishi Eigenjitakanochou 41
    A Buddhist temple located in Eigenji Takano-cho, Higashiomi City. The temple was founded by the monk Jakushitsu Genko after Sasaki Ujiyori, the military commission of Omi, donated the land in 1361 during the Nanboku-cho period. The temple’s principal object of worship, a “hidden Buddha” figure depicting the Kanzeon Bodhisattva, is displayed to the general public only once every 25 years or so. The temple’s grounds are also a renowned destination for fall foliage viewing.

    五色幕がカラフルな本堂に比べて、ちょっと目立たないが、なかなか立派な鐘楼。ただし、火災のため何度も再建されているらしい。

  • Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse
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    1 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Shiga Pref. Otsushi Nouka 3-9-5
    A hot spring resort facility located in 3 Chome Noka, Otsu City. The resort has a variety of baths supplied by two different privately-owned source springs, including outdoor baths and an excursion bath. Other facilities include a sauna with loyly. The adjoining World Performance Castle is a bedrock bath with a variety of spas. There are also four restaurants, including a French dining bar and Japanese-style yakiniku barbecue joint; plus a salon offering massages and other beauty treatments.

    日帰り温泉施設のあがりゃんせの本館二階の階段を上がったところにあるイタリアレストランです。昼のランチをいただきましたが、ピザが選択でき、割とお得感がありました。

  • Jorakuji Temple
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    4.5
    22 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Konanshi Nishitera 6-5-1
    A Buddhist temple located in Nishitera, Konan City. Together with the Zensuiji Temple and the Choju-ji, this temple is counted as one of the “Three Temples of Konan.” The main temple and three-tiered pagoda are designated National Treasures. During the “Konan Sanzan Koyo Meguri,” an event held from November through December, these three temples open up especially for visitors to enjoy the lovely seasonal fall foliage; the temples also open up especially for visitors with an advance reservation.

    滋賀県旅行の二日目は、「湖南三山紅葉めぐり」と「教林坊」を見学します。「湖南三山」とは、「常楽寺」、「長寿寺」そして「善水寺」の三つのお寺のことです。まずは、「常楽寺」に向かいます。「常楽寺」は歴史と由緒のあるお寺です。奈良時代中期の和銅年間に「良弁」が、「元明天皇」の勅命により開いたお寺です。「常楽寺」は、「阿星山五千坊」の中心であり、平安時代初期には「長寿寺」とともに歴代天皇の尊崇が厚かったと...

  • Harie Shozu no Sato Committee
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    4.5
    21 Reviews
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    Shiga Takashima-shi Shinasahicho Harie 372
    A community located in Harie Shinasahi-Cho, Takashima City. The community makes use of “kabata,” interconnected water stations used for daily needs such as washing vegetables through which the abundant spring waters of the area are circulated via canals. The kabata themselves are located on the grounds of private homes and accordingly visitors may not tour them without permission; instead, a guided tour is required to see this unique and beautiful local cultural aspect.

    We are from Singapore, booking a tour from email ryannguyenhcm@gmail.com ( an local tourguide). We love this place with amazing culture, the fresh water so sweet and the fishs, tofu and sake so...

  • Rokuha Park
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    11 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Oiwake 7-11-2
    A public park located in Oiwakeminami, Kusatsu City. Facilities include a sports plaza with street basketball courts, flower plaza, playground, day camp area, outdoor stage, and insects house where children can play with rhinoceros beetles. An indoor pool is open on park grounds from mid-May to late September, while an outdoor pool is open from late July to late September.

    草津市街の南の山手にある。 急激な拡大を続ける草津市としては新幹線や高速道路の通るあたりは立命館や龍谷、滋賀医大などの大学を中心とした一大学研エリアであって、貴重な自然の残る住宅地の一部となりつつあるのだろうか。 ロクハ荘とプールといった施設を中心に、ロクハ池の周囲にはスポーツ広場・野外ステージ・キャンプ場もあるらしい。 入口近くの駐車場には利用料金表示があったが誰もいなくて徴収されなかった。

  • Makino Highland Onsen Sarasa
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    3.0
    8 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Shiga prefecture Takashima-shi Makino Town Makino 931-3
    A hot spring bathing facility located in Makino Makino-cho, Takashima City. The facility has a hot spring bathhouse with an outdoor bath, large indoor baths, and a jacuzzi; and a bade zone with an outdoor mixed sex bathing suit-required jacuzzi, dry sauna, and walking zone. There’s also a massage room, rest corner, and restaurant.

    靴箱に入れてから 荷物(キャリーバッグ)をロッカーがあるので入れるよう言われたが 着替えなどがあるのでと断り 休憩座敷に行きました。昼過ぎのせいか空いていました。温泉はそんなに広くはなく 泡ぶろ、露天風呂もありましたが 期待するほど肌がすべすべすることは無かったです。大人700円、子供350円。 食堂で遅い昼食をとりましたが値段相応。 温泉の周りに きれいな小川があったり、ミニゴルフが出来たり設備...

  • 12-Bou Spa & Auto Camp Yurara
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Shiga Pref. Konanshi Iwane 678 - 28 In the forest of the twelve babies
    A hot spring bathhouse located in Iwane, Konan City. The bathhouse has outdoor baths constantly replenished from a source spring “kakenagashi” style, dry saunas, and a “training” bath for disciplining mind and body and a “100 legends” bath which are open to men and women on alternating days. The bathhouse also operates an indoor hot spring pool from late April to mid-October. In addition, the bathhouse also has a restaurant, training room, seitai therapy and beauty treatment facilities, a caravan campground, and an activity studio where you can take a pottery or woodworking class.

    リーズナブルな割に施設も充実しているので再訪した。前回もそうだったが、地元の常連客(おそらく前回と同じ集団)がサウナと露天風呂を占領し、黙浴のポスターをガン無視無視して他人の噂話をしている。リフレッシュしに来たのにストレス。おそらく度々クレームが入っているはずだが、どうしようもないのかな?今後のためにも何とかするべきだと思う。せっかく良いお風呂なのに残念。

  • Shigaraki Ogama
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Pref. Koukashi Shigarakichounagano 947
    This experience workshop is located in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. In addition to exhibiting and selling Shigaraki Ware made by artists in Shigaraki, there are hands-on workshops where visitors can make their own pottery. There is also a cafe where visitors can relax and enjoy tea and coffee in Shigaraki Ware cups.

    新宮神社の左側の道はろくろ坂と命名されておりその坂を登って暫く行くと大きな登り釜が眼に飛び込んで来ます。そこの敷地にカフェと信楽焼のギャラリーが有ります。ギャラリーにはこの季節ならではの信楽焼のお雛様が数種類展示されていました。ギャラリーは1階と2階に有りますが、2階はカップ等実用的な陶器が展示されていました。カフェはこの時期、コーヒー、紅茶の飲み物のみでした が、ケーキが用意されているときもある...

  • Zuiryuji Temple (Honzan Murakumo Imperial Palace)
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Pref. Oumihachimanshi Miyauchichou 19-9
    A Buddhist temple located at the summit of Mt. Hachiman in Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City. The temple was built by mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, older sister of the mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to serve as a burial site for her son, the samurai lord Toyotomi Hidetsugu, after he was ordered to commit suicide by Hideyoshi. The temple was later moved to its current location. Each year in June the temple holds the Hachimanyama Jizo Festival.

    This temple is on the top of Mt. Hachiman at the remain of Hachiman castle. Feature of this temple is it’s composition, when moved from Kyoto 60 years ago, it’s necessary to reduce one third but not...

  • Seiganji Temple
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Maibarashi Maihara 669
    A Buddhist temple located in Maibara, Maibara City. The temple was originally founded as the Beisenji temple by Sasaki Doyo, military commissioner of Omi, in the distant Nanboku-cho period. The temple’s rock garden is a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty and, with a reservation made at least five days in advances, visitors can enjoy a special Japanese Buddhist vegetarian meal while taking in a view of the garden.

    米原市の太尾山(ふとおやま)西麓にある曹洞宗の禅刹です。 南北朝時代に、近江国の守護・京極氏が建てたお寺をルーツとしています。 兵火により焼失した際に、難を逃れた本尊の聖観音像が、長い年月を経たまま古びた小堂に祀られている様子を、遊行中の彦根大雲寺の僧侶が哀れみ、青岸寺として再興したと伝えられ、寺名は再興に尽力した敦賀人の謚に因んでいます。 湖東(琵琶湖の東部)エリアに点在する近江七福神霊場札所の...

  • Former Ban Family Residence (Hachiman Kyoiku Kaikan Public Interest Foundation)
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    22 Reviews
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    Shiga Omihachiman-shi Shinmachi 3-15
    A historic building located in Shin-machi, Omihachiman City. The residence was built by Ban Shoemon the seventh, a Hachiman merchant active during the Edo period. In the Meiji period, the residence was given to the local government, after which it was used as a school, town hall, and library.

    市営駐車場近くで最初に目に付く旧家でした。他の旧家、資料館とのセットの入場券がありましたのでここで購入しました。元々は近江商人の家で商売は中断したようですが、その後は学校として使われた一般家屋としてはかなりの大きさです。五月人形、武者人形の展示がおこなわれていました。はいってすぐの高い天井が印象に残りました。スタッフから解説も受けることができました。

  • Woody pal Yogo
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shiga Pref. Nagahamashi Yogochounakanogou 260
    An outdoor activity facility located in Nakanogo Yogo-cho, Nagahama City. The facility has a campground, cottages, training facilities, a restaurant, and a barbecue ground. There’s also a huge obstacle course molded after the Battle of Shizugatake, a museum dedicated to all manner of toys, tennis courts, a putting golf course, and winter family ski slope. The facility also offers a variety of fun classes such as woodworking classes.

    Went there for a yoga training, theres a high ceiling place for yoga with nice hardwood floor. Big bath area, and nice rooms. Might be too cold during winter though. And might not have enough...

  • Kutsuki Snow Park
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    5 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Takashimashi Kutsukimiyamaebou 180-1 Center House Jabibi Life
    A ski resort situated along Prefectural Route 295 in Kutsukimiyamaebo, Takashima City. The resort has four slopes ranging from beginner to advanced, as well as a kids’ slope where sleds and other fun winter equipment can be used. The resort’s restaurant in the central house serves dishes such as Milk Pork rice bowls. You can also buy sweets made with fresh milk from Takara Farm.

    初心者 子供に無理のないゲレンデだし キッズゲレンデも独立してますから 安心です。帰りは天空という温泉施設があります。

  • Tenneiji Temple (500 Arhats)
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    20 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Hikoneshi Satonechou 232
    A Buddhist temple located in Satone-cho, Hikone City. The temple was built by Ii Naonaka, then lord of Hikone Domain. The temple is famous for its 500 arhat figures carved by the renowned Komai Choun. It is said that those who stand in the arhat hall and gaze at the 500 figures arrayed side by side are sure to find one whose face seems to be looking into their very soul.

    彦根インター近くにあり、車で行くのが良い。ここの五百羅漢はすべてがそろっており、圧巻。一見の価値あり。

  • Hyozu Taisha Shrine
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    4.0
    20 Reviews
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    Shiga Pref. Yasushi Gojou 566
    A Shinto shrine located in Gojo, Yasu City. This ancient shrine was built in the distant Nara period and is dedicated to Yachihoko-no-Kami. Frequented by samurai warriors in ancient times, its magnificent Sakura-mon gate is said to have been donated by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji and the shrine’s treasures includes numerous sets of arms and armor. The shrine’s garden is also a designated national Place of Scenic Beauty.

    ご祭神は八千矛神、名神大社の式内社で、旧県社とのことです。平安時代後期作庭の庭園が国の名勝指定です。庭園がきれいでした。休日でしたが訪れている方は少なく、ゆっくり庭園を独占できました。無料駐車場があります。

  • Kusatsu Inn Highroads Community Square
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    3.5
    23 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Pref. Kusatsushi Kusatsu 3-10-4
    A museum located in 3 Chome Minamikusatsu, Kusatsu City. The museum contains exhibits covering the history of Kusatsujuku, a post station town which prospered due to its location at the confluence of the major Tokaido and Nakasendo Highways. The museum’s collection includes ukiyoe woodblock prints, ancient documents, and commemorative Japan National Railway tickets from the late 1950s to the early 1980s.

    草津にきたので、本陣と交流館を訪問しましたが、どちらも月曜日は休館でした。旧東海道ぞいにあり、建物前には、石の道標があります。

  • Omihachiman City Museum (History and Folklore Museum/Local History Museum)
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    3.5
    20 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Omihachiman-shi Shinmachi 2-22
    A museum located in 2 Chome Shin-machi, Omihachiman City. The museum operates out of a restored Japanese home built in the late Edo period and recreates what the home of an Omihachiman merchant looked like at that time. The museum is open to the public together with the Local History Museum located on the site of a residence which once belonged to an Omi merchant; and the Former Nishikawa Residence, a designated Important Cultural Property.

    市営駐車場の近くでした。入場券は先に旧伴家住宅で共通のものを購入しました。郷土資料館と歴史民俗資料館が別の建屋の展示になっていました。漁業の歴史というと海に面した町でしか見たことがなかったので湖の漁業の歴史展示は興味深く拝見しました。ここでも近江商人の生活展示がありました。

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Visitors to Shiga prefecture are almost always hopping east across the prefectural border from Kyoto, and they are almost certainly Lake Biwa-bound. Covering an area of 670 square kilometers, Lake Biwa makes up the bulk of Shiga prefecture, with beautiful lakeside paths that offer myriad walking and cycling opportunities, connecting a string of museums, shrines, and picturesque views that finally lead you to Hikone Castle on the eastern side of the lake.

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