Top Things to do in Shiga Prefecture
Top Hotels in Shiga Prefecture
- 1. Biwako Hotel
- 2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
- 3. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel
- 4. Reiah Hotel Ohtsu Ishiyama
- 5. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
- 6. Hotel Route Inn Higashiohmi Yokaichi Ekimae
- 7. Yokaichi Royal Hotel
- 8. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwako
- 9. Comfort Hotel Hikone
- 10. Hotel & Resorts NAGAHAMA
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki
Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Takano Strawberry Farm, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Tarobogu Shrine (Aga Shrine), Ishiyamadera Temple, Kaizu Osaki, Samegaijyuku, Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple), Rosa & Berry Tawada, Keisoku-ji Temple, Harie Shozu no Kabata.
Restaurants in Shiga Prefecture
1. Takano Strawberry Farm
2. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
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. Tarobogu Shrine (Aga Shrine)
4. Ishiyamadera Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
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.
5. Kaizu Osaki
6. Samegaijyuku
7. Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
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
8. Rosa & Berry Tawada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Great facility where children and adults can have fun together through 'seeing, 'experiencing', 'learning' and 'eating'. Enjoy a relaxing walk through the beautiful garden in harmony with its natural surroundings and satisfy your appetite at an authentic buffet-styled restaurant, barbecue restaurant, and cafe. You can also enjoy making crafts or bread at our workshops. "Shaun the Sheep Farm garden", the new spot where "Shaun the Sheep" is brought to life in the real world, has opened on the hillside of Rosa & Berry Tawada!
9. Keisoku-ji Temple
10. Harie Shozu no Kabata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By David2001x - Singapore, Singapore
We are from Singapore, booking a tour from email [email protected] ( an local tourguide). We love this place with amazing culture, the fresh water so sweet and the fishs, tofu and sake so delicious too.
