What to do and see in Shiga Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Things to do

December 14, 2021 Alida England

Discover the best top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, Japan including Takano Strawberry Farm, Miho Museum, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Samegaijyuku, Keisoku-ji Temple, Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa, Nagahama Railway Square, Hachiman-bori, Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo.
Restaurants in Shiga Prefecture

1. Takano Strawberry Farm

6891 Yamanoue, Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun 520-2531 Shiga Prefecture +81 90-9119-2850
Excellent
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Takano Strawberry Farm

2. 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%
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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!!

3. Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

4220 Sakamoto Hommachi, Otsu 520-0116 Shiga Prefecture +81 77-578-0001 http://www.hieizan.or.jp
Excellent
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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

4. Samegaijyuku

Maibara Shiga Prefecture +81 749-54-8222 http://www.samegai.info/aboutsamegai
Excellent
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Samegaijyuku

5. Keisoku-ji Temple

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

Keisoku-ji Temple

6. Hikone Castle

1-1 Konkicho, Hikone 522-0061 Shiga Prefecture +81 749-22-2742 http://www.hikoneshi.com/jp/castle/
Excellent
39%
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4.0 based on 1,089 reviews

Hikone Castle

Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan

This is one of the castles which still preserve their original form. Hikone Castle is designated as a national treasure, and it is absolutely worth visiting. The inside is however not gorgeous as you think. You can experience here a life of Samurai.

7. Lake Biwa

Shiga Prefecture
Excellent
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4.0 based on 270 reviews

Lake Biwa

Reviewed By niuyunsheng - Singapore, Singapore

See japan through the eyes of the locals. Took the jr train to omi-takashima and walked 30mins through some scenic places to reach the torii gate

8. Nagahama Railway Square

1-41 Kitafunacho, Nagahama 526-0057 Shiga Prefecture +81 749-63-4091 http://kitabiwako.jp/tetsudou/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 108 reviews

Nagahama Railway Square

9. Hachiman-bori

Miyauchicho, Omihachiman 523-0828 Shiga Prefecture https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/10/
Excellent
34%
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4.0 based on 302 reviews

Hachiman-bori

Reviewed By palawanismyhome - Palawan Island, Philippines

We were looking for a smaller place near Kyoto which would be away from the throngs of tourists at the popular sights in Kyoto and decided to take a 30 minute train ride to Omihachiman. At first the area near the station looked modern and uninviting but after talking to the lady at the tourist center by the station we were armed with a map and walked along the main street perpendicular to the station and 30 minutes later we were t the old historical district of Hachiman-bori. This was a Sunday and although there were quite a few Japanese visitors we only saw 2 other westerners. This delightful place had small streets with old wooden Japanese houses on each side, some were cafes, some were souvenir shops and some sold local specialties. We then walked by the canal where visitors could take rides on the small wooden boats. It was a beautiful area with weeping willows by the canal and well worth visiting.

10. Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo

1178-694 Aza Sunayama Oaza Kuzushi, Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun 520-2551 Shiga Prefecture +81 748-58-5031 https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/shiga/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 265 reviews

Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo

Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo, one of Kansai's largest outlet malls, offers about 240 stores selling Japanese and international luxury brands. There is direct bus service from Kyoto on weekends and holidays.

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