The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki

October 6, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Miho Museum, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Ishiyamadera Temple, Doganji Kannondo, Samegaijyuku, Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple), Keisoku-ji Temple, Yanmar Museum, Genkyuen, Lake Biwa Museum.
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1. Miho Museum

300 Shigarakicho Tashiro Momotani, Koka 529-1814 Shiga Prefecture +81 748-82-3411 [email protected] http://www.miho.or.jp/
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 340 reviews

Miho Museum

Reviewed By foodiekatkat - Hong Kong, China

Opened in 1997 amid the abundant natural beauty of the mountains of Shigaraki, Shiga prefecture. The museum was designed by architect I.M. Pei, who is renowned for works such as the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Is a truly amazing museum especially their collection, I do really like standing Buddha!!

2. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Otsu 520-0116 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-578-0001 http://www.hieizan.or.jp
Excellent
48%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 592 reviews

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

Reviewed By audreevisits - Canada, null

This is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism. The Enryaku hotel was, traditional Japanese style, very clean and comfortable- staff was very pleasant and helpful. The food breakfast and dinner was included and extraordinary! Beautiful views of the lake and distant mountains, some days we could see My Fuji in the distance. The Japanese baths were clean and hot. 7am we walked to the main temple to participate in the morning ceremonies. We hiked the mountain and visited the ancient temples, some original and hundreds of years old- learning the story of Zen Buddhism and how it came to be on this sacred mountain.Lots of local pilgrims making offerings and praying- so peaceful

3. Ishiyamadera Temple

1-1-1 Ishiyamadera, Otsu 520-0861 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-537-0013 http://www.ishiyamadera.or.jp/
Excellent
42%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 351 reviews

Ishiyamadera Temple

Ishiyamadera is a temple of the Buddhist sect Shingon, sitting on the bank of Seta River in the south end of Otsu city. It is one of the renowned temples of Kannon, the deity of compassion, in Japan. The Reverend Rouben founded this Temple in 747 CE to fulfill the pious wish of Emperor Shomu. In the Heian period this Temple was a famous place for the Kannon devotees. The Imperial as well as noble family members often visited this temple to worship Kannon, and it is popularly known as the ‘Ishiyama-moude’, pilgrimage to the Ishiyamadera Temple. Legend says that the noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu confined herself at this temple for seven days, and observing the full moon of August 15, 1004 CE, she conceived the concept of writing the Tale of Genji.

Reviewed By Global_Traveller_Pat - Hong Kong, China

This place is more like a garden with lots of beautiful flowers than a temple. The environment is quiet and peaceful, not like other parks with too many tourists from other places. Be prepared to walk a bit uphill and downhill as the garden and the temple are built along the slopes. High recommended for a visit in spring time with the cherry blossoms and other flowers blooming.

4. Doganji Kannondo

50 Doganji, Nagahama 529-0233 Shiga Prefecture +81 749-85-2632 http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/657
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Doganji Kannondo

Reviewed By PeterTokyoPeter

I believe this Eleven Face Kannon is the most beautiful in Japan and there is no place like here to see Kannon with very close distance. Unfortunately taking photo is prohibited, but I think everyone will feel the calm and happiness from this Kannon.

5. Samegaijyuku

Maibara Shiga Prefecture +81 749-54-8222 http://www.samegai.info/aboutsamegai
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Samegaijyuku

6. Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple)

246 Onjojicho, Otsu 520-0036 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-522-2238 http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/index.htm
Excellent
41%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 269 reviews

Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple)

Reviewed By gibot143

+ no crowds + rich history + they have peacocks + great views of lake biwa and otsu city + loved the grand canal on the way to this temple

7. Keisoku-ji Temple

Kinomotocho Furuhashi, Nagahama 529-0411 Shiga Prefecture +81 749-82-5909 http://kitabiwako.jp/spot/spot_967
Excellent
38%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Keisoku-ji Temple

8. Yanmar Museum

6-50 Sanwacho, Nagahama 526-0055 Shiga Prefecture +81 749-62-8887 http://www.yanmar.co.jp/museum/
Excellent
48%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Yanmar Museum

9. Genkyuen

3 Konkicho, Hikone 522-0061 Shiga Prefecture +81 749-22-2742 http://www.hikoneshi.com/jp/sightseeing/articles/genkyuen
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 174 reviews

Genkyuen

Reviewed By Global715255 - Tokyo, Japan

Lovely garden worth visiting. With less crowds than Hikone Castle, I could relax a lot viewing the beautiful garden. You can enjoy Matcha with a sweet named Umoregi. The lady who served told me the best spot to enjoy the view from the engawa terrace. It was amazing.

10. Lake Biwa Museum

1091 Oroshimocho, Kusatsu 525-0001 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-568-4811 http://www.lbm.go.jp/
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 153 reviews

Lake Biwa Museum

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